To resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.

To assign blame and determine fault.

To punish the parties involved in the dispute.

To create a record of the dispute for future reference.

The mediator, the parties to the dispute, and their attorneys.

The mediator, the parties to the dispute, and their parents or guardians.

The mediator, the parties to the dispute, and their teachers or administrators.

The mediator, the parties to the dispute, and a panel of experts.

To act as a judge and decide the outcome of the dispute.

To facilitate communication between the parties and help them reach an agreement.

To investigate the facts of the dispute and make recommendations for a resolution.

To enforce the terms of the mediation agreement.

It is a faster and less expensive process than litigation.

It allows the parties to maintain control over the outcome of the dispute.

It preserves the relationship between the parties.

All of the above.

It is not always successful in resolving disputes.

It can be difficult to find a mediator who is impartial and knowledgeable about education law.

The parties may not be willing to compromise or reach an agreement.

All of the above.

It is never mandatory.

It is mandatory in all education disputes.

It is mandatory only in certain types of education disputes, such as those involving students with disabilities.

It is mandatory only in states that have specific laws requiring it.

Mediation is a voluntary process, while arbitration is a binding process.

Mediation is confidential, while arbitration is not.

Mediation is less formal than arbitration.

All of the above.

The terms of the agreement must be in writing.

The agreement must be signed by all parties involved in the dispute.

The agreement must be approved by the court.

All of the above.

The agreement can be enforced through the court system.

The agreement can be enforced through the school district's grievance procedure.

The agreement can be enforced through both the court system and the school district's grievance procedure.

None of the above.

The parties may have strong emotions and be unwilling to compromise.

The parties may have different goals and priorities.

The parties may have limited resources and may not be able to afford the mediation process.

All of the above.

Be impartial and unbiased.

Be knowledgeable about education law and the specific issues involved in the dispute.

Be patient and understanding.

All of the above.

The use of online mediation.

The use of co-mediation.

The use of restorative justice practices.

All of the above.

Mediation will become more widely used as a means of resolving education disputes.

Mediation will become less effective as parties become more sophisticated in their negotiation tactics.

Mediation will be replaced by other forms of dispute resolution, such as arbitration.

None of the above.

The American Bar Association's Section on Dispute Resolution.

The National Association for Mediation in Education.

The Association for Conflict Resolution.

All of the above.

Mediators must be impartial and unbiased.

Mediators must maintain confidentiality.

Mediators must avoid conflicts of interest.

All of the above.