School Programs

In light of the current public health situation, the CDR is offering its school-age programming virtually. For more information please download a brochure or contact us. 

The CDR is active in the public school system, providing programming and resources to students, their families, teachers, and administrators. 

Circles for Girls

The CDR provides the Circles for Girls program for youth in area middle and high schools. The gender-specific educational exploratory groups help to build communication skills and are designed to meet the unique needs of adolescent girls.

Guys' Gathering Circle

The CDR provides the Guys' Gathering Circle program for youth in area middle and high schools. The gender-specific educational exploratory groups help to build communication skills and are designed to meet the unique needs of adolescent boys.

Family Group Conferencing

The CDR accepts referrals from area schools to provide Family Group Conferencing services for youth to address issues that include truancy, behavioral issues, family difficulties, and other challenges.

Student Conflict Response Team Program

The Center for Dispute Resolution supports the “Student Conflict Response Team” program, which offers peer mediation and conflict coaching in several area middle and high schools.