A.  Program Modules – The Program Guide contains seven lesson plans (“program modules”) for planning and presenting ADR-related programs.  The program modules span a wide range of topics:

	1.      ADR:  A Dialogue among Judges, Lawyers and Clients
	2.      ADR and the Complex Case:  A Conversation
	3.      ADR and the Corporate Client
	4.      “Convening” an ADR Process
	5.      Court-Connected ADR:  Mandatory Voluntary
	6.      Timing of Mediation in Civil Cases
	7.      What Settlement Judges Want Lawyers to Know and What Lawyers Want Settlement Judges to Know

The program modules are comprehensive plans that provide program organizers and presenters everything they need to prepare and present engaging programs.

The program methodology varies from module to module.  Some modules contain a number of methodologies within them, or offer the program organizers a choice of two or more methodologies depending on how much time organizers have allowed for the program, the size of the group or the participants’ interests.  Rather than a "talking heads" model, an approach is suggested that has presenters interact with participants.[1]

B.   Appendix

	1.      Overview of ADR Processes – descriptions of the ADR processes relevant to the program modules:  mediation, early neutral evaluation, non-binding arbitration and settlement conferences
	2.      Guide to Court-Sponsored ADR Resource Persons – a list of judges and court ADR administrators and staff in each district, and nationwide, who have ADR knowledge, skill and experience and could help organize the program or participate as program presenters.
	3.      Ninth Circuit ADR Program Evaluation Form that program presenters may distribute to attendees of the ADR programs.

A.  For Program Organizers

	1.    Get a broad overview of the program modules – At a minimum, read the first two sections of each module, the Program Overview and Program Objectives, which summarize the content of the program modules.
	2.    Assess the district’s needs related to ADR – Gather information from the district conference planning committee, judges, lawyers and ADR-related administrative staff concerning which of the program modules would meet the district’s most pressing needs or would be most interesting and relevant to district conference participants.
	3.    Select a module.
	4.    Recruit three or four volunteers who will serve as program organizers.
	5.    Review thoroughly and perhaps modify the program module to suit the needs of the district.
	6.    Select program presenters – Each module provides criteria for selecting presenters.  The Program Guide also provides the names and contact information of individuals in each district who have expertise in ADR, as well as information about individuals who are nationally recognized for their expertise in ADR.
	7.    Meet to plan the program – Program organizers and presenters should meet to discuss, and in some cases rehearse, the program.

B.     For Planning and Sequencing Multiple Programs – In some cases, the district conference planning committee may decide to offer a number of programs over several years.

C.     Other Uses – In addition to district conferences, the Program Modules can be used for planning and presenting programs in other contexts, for example:

	1.    Bench-bar programs other than the district conferences
	2.    Continuing education programs for neutrals in the districts’ ADR programs
	3.    State bar annual meetings or mid-year conferences
	4.    Local bar association meetings or programs
	5.    American Inns of Court