415 SW 8th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
USA
Those interested in attending the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission’s Dispute Resolution Center Basic Mediation Training in September 2025 and Family Law Mediation Training in September/October 2025 must register by August 25. This allows for time to order materials necessary for the training and adequately prepare to offer the training. These trainings meet the criteria for approval by the Texas Mediation Credentialling Association.
The Basic Mediation Training is designed to offer the 40 hours of training required for individuals to become a court recognized mediator under the laws and governing regulations in the State of Texas. The training is also certified as an MCLE course by the State Bar of Texas for 40 hours of CLE with 2.5 hours of ethics.
The Family Law Mediation training will allow individuals to mediate cases involving matters including divorce, child custody/support, Estate/Probate, Guardianship and CPS. It will total 30 hours of training and include detailed training in domestic violence.
The training schedule is as follows:
Basic Mediation Training:
September 4 & 5 (9 – 5 Breakfast & Lunch Included); September 6 ( 9 – 1 Brunch Included)
September 11 & 12 (9 – 5 Breakfast & Lunch Included); September 13 (9 – 1 Brunch Included)
Family Law Mediation Training:
September 25 & 26 (9 – 5 Breakfast & Lunch Included)
October 2 & 3 (9 – 5 Breakfast & lunch Included)
Cost for Basic Mediation Training:
Attorneys – 40 CLE (2.5 Ethics) $600 OR $450 with pledge of one mediation per month for 12 months
Employee-sponsored and individuals $450 OR $250 with pledge of one mediation per month for 12 months
($100 off if trained at our DRC)
Employee-sponsored and individuals $450 OR $250 with pledge of one mediation per month for 12 months
($100 off if trained at our DRC)
Prices include meals, snacks, books, materials and Conflict Personality Testing.
The training will be offered at the PRPC Building, 415 SW 8th Avenue. There is also an option to attend via the online platform Zoom.
Jerri Glover, Dispute Resolution Center Program Coordinator says “The Basic Mediation Training offers skills that are required to perform duties as a Mediator, but also offers vital personal and professional skills that anyone will find beneficial no matter their profession or purpose.”
Glover also stressed “We don’t want the cost to be a barrier to anyone attending the training. If the cost is going to prevent you from attending, please call and we will be happy to discuss options for you.”
Employers are encouraged to consider sponsoring employees to attend the training. It is an important investment for employers that will offer their employees skills that can offer businesses the opportunity to change the way they handle conflict within their organization and customer disputes.
Individuals interested in the training or needing additional information should contact Jerri Glover at dispute@theprpc.org or 806-372-3381.
Jerri Glover
Program Coordinator
Dispute Resolution Center
415 SW 8th Ave
P.O. Box 9257
Amarillo, TX 79105
806-372-3381
806-373-3268 Fax