Biographical note

Nicholas Martin, MA, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Psychology and then attended the University of Hartford, where he graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Practices. After many years as a juvenile court psychologist, outpatient mental health counselor, and dispute mediator, he has come to focus increasingly on IEP collaboration and conflict reduction in special education. Founder and President of the nonprofit organization The Center for Accord, he is currently a staff development and conflict resolution specialist, working as a mediator between families and schools to make sure everyone's needs are met as practically and positively as possible. He provides seminars and workshops nationwide to thousands of special needs educators and families, in both English and Spanish.