In Part I of this 3-part series on special education disputes, School Attorney Elvin Houston will discuss the legal and practical choices for school personnel, and administrators in particular, who are called upon to lead committees through disputes. Guided by real-world situations and his own experiences in ARD committee meetings and in due process hearings, Elvin will provide participants with a road map for working through the most contentious conditions. Specific conversations will include how to maintain order during the meeting, how to analyze common requests, when to agree, and when to stand your ground. Through scenarios related to difficulties scheduling meetings, concluding the meeting without consensus, and everything in between, this promises to be the professional development you and your colleagues are looking for to refresh your ARD leadership skills and have a few laughs, too. If you regularly attend ARD committee meetings and find yourself looking for the right answers, ARD Committee Disputes Part I is for YOU!