Texas Conflict Coach

In this episode, we focus our conversation on Conflict Resolution in Teacher Education (CRETE). The mission of the CRETE project is to provide pre-service and in-service teachers with skills and knowledge of conflict education and social and emotional learning necessary for creating constructive learning environments. The Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education (CRETE) curriculum combines the best of theory and practice to build and enhance skills in conflict management and classroom management including: bullying prevention, communication, positive discipline, managing disruptive students, building classroom and school community, and restorative practices. Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) has proven effective in reducing negative student behavior, improving classroom climate, enhancing students' social and emotional competencies, and providing students critical skills for cooperatively managing conflicts with peers and adults (Aber et al, 2003). Our guest speaker Margaret Leeds has been ac