Dispute Resolution Parent Guides & Videos for Parents of Children & Youth

Document cover art Parent guides for IDEA Part B dispute resolution in 13 languages. Companion videos and dispute resolution comparison chart available in English and Spanish.

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Past Webinars

Sep, 29, 2022 |
11:30am - 1:30pm
PDT
Presented by: 
Poway Unified School District

The Transformative Power of Engaging Parents as Partners

May, 24, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:30pm
PDT
Presented by: 
CADRE and Carolyn Hayer

Navigating the Path Forward: Managing Difficult Conversations

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CADRE Symposia

CADRE hosted its 9th National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education, Planting Seeds: Growing an Inclusive and Informed Community, October 26-28, 2022. Download materials from the event. Select session recordings will be available soon!

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IDEA Early Intervention Family Guides

Family guides (available in multiple languages) and companion videos on Part C dispute resolution processes, a comparison chart, commonly used terms, and more!

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Data Resources

National Data - 2020-21 Data!

State Dispute Resolution Data Summaries - 2020-21 Data!

National Dispute Resolution Data Trends -  2020-21!

CADRE Data Tools (New - Cost Comparison Tool!)

IDEA Data Briefs

Data Resources

SEA Dispute Resolution Coordination & Leadership

four people in a meeting Whether you are new to your Dispute Resolution (DR) coordination and leadership role or not, you may find the content housed in this online suite of resources helpful in the administration of the required IDEA DR processes, as well as the implementation of other prevention and early resolution practices.

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Publication Order Form

Are you a State Education Agency, Local Education Agency, Lead Agency, or Parent Center in need of CADRE publications? You can order them by clicking on the link below.

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Upcoming Events

Dec 15, 2022

The Weatherly Review: Quarterly Legal Update

Dec 15, 2022

Strengthening Collaboration between IDEA Agencies and Head Start Programs

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New Literature Database Entry: Improving DR Practices for Diverse Families

Improving DR Practices for Diverse Families

New full text article now available! About the publication: To provide relief for families who disagree with their child’s educational program, the IDEA provides three types of dispute resolution: mediation, written state complaints, and due process hearings. While these options support constructive conflict engagement, many families find these processes difficult to understand and navigate. This is especially true for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families of students with disabilities.

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