REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MCDR Master Classes for 2010

MCDR is soliciting proposals for four or eight hour Master Class training modules in the conflict resolution area to be received by February 15th, 2010 for courses to be offered during in the winter or spring, and by May 15th for courses to be offered in the fall.

This year, MCDR is seeking both trainings for experienced mediators, and some trainings on general conflict resolution topics which could be applicable both to mediators and non-mediators.  By offering a Master Class, you can earn some money, while helping MCDR and increasing your exposure as a trainer.

MCDR’s Expectations: We have very few ‘fixed’ expectations about the trainings.
We welcome your creativity!  Nevertheless, we generally expect the trainings will:

• be 4 or 8 hours in length (you choose)
• involve an interesting/ relevant topic
• have a topic which is consistent with the theme of ‘Master Class’
• have a training design which is engaging and participatory and,
• have flexibility in the exact training date(s) (So far, these trainings have mostly been given on Saturdays, although one was given on a weekday afternoon/evening).
• involve a ‘shared-fee’ with MCDR payment arrangement

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Please provide some information about your proposed training using the format provided below.

1. Name and Contact Info

2. Topic Title

3. Brief Description of the Training

4. Have you taught this subject matter/ course material previously? Please describe.

5. Please provide a brief biography that references, in part, your experience with the subject matter you are proposing.

Please send your proposal to:  mcdr_a@yahoo.com or mail to MCDR; 8288 Telegraph Road, Suite A, Odenton, MD  21113 or Fax:  410-695-6038  by February 15th for spring classes and by May 15th for Fall Classes   Questions, call Ramona Buck at 443-418-0392.

Proposed Agreement Regarding Compensation
for Trainers and MCDR

MCDR originated the Master Class series to serve two functions:
(1) providing high-quality, continuing professional education and
(2) fundraising for MCDR.
Below is the proposed financial arrangement for 4 and 8 hour trainings.

                        Four Hour Trainings
Cost for Attenders:  $75 for MCDR members and $125 for non-members
A 10 person minimum in order to offer a 4 hour training unless the trainer and MCDR agree otherwise for a particular training.  $100 per hour for the trainer, with the rest for MCDR.  Once the training income (less any rental cost) is $1,400 or above, then the income will be split 50/50 for the trainer and MCDR.  The Grebe fund can be used for scholarships to assist people who can’t afford to pay for the training (scholarship requests go to Nancy Hirshman, MCDR).  

                        Eight Hour Trainings
Cost for Attenders:  $160, for MCDR members, including lunch; and $230, including lunch, for non-members
10 person minimum in order to offer the 8 hour training unless the trainer and MCDR agree otherwise for a particular training.  $100 per hour for the trainer, with the rest for MCDR.  Once the training income (less any rental cost) is $2800 or above, then the income would be split 50/50 for the trainer and MCDR.  The Grebe fund can be used for scholarships to assist people who can't afford to pay for the training (scholarship requests go to Nancy Hirshman, MCDR).