Main Library
This library contains CADRE resources as well as State, Lead Agency and Parent Center resources. Please note that CADRE makes no endorsement of the State, Lead Agency and Parent Center resources included here, nor of any policies, procedures, processes, or documents specific to any item.
BIE - Dispute Resolution in Special Education Through Mediation - Parent/School and Mediator's Manual (2009)
Download BIE-8 Med Manual Rev. 2009.pdf (225.06 KB)
BIE - Introduction to Procedural Safeguards
BIE - Resolution Session and Due Process Hearing Procedures in Special Education - Due Process Hearing Officer Manual (2007)
Download BIE-9 DPHO manual.pdf (1013.16 KB)
BIE - School Agreement to Mediate
Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE.
CDIC - Individualized Education Plans (IEP) ARD Meetings and Changes in the IEP
Download CDIC-1 IEP_Spanish 2009.pdf (45.08 KB)
Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE .
MD - A Family Guide to Early Intervention Services in Maryland
MD - Facilitated IEP Team Meetings in Maryland - Introduction & FAQs for Parents & Public Agency/School Personnel
Download MD-6 IEP FAQs Rev4.2017.pdf (190.56 KB)
MD - Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch Website
MD - IDEA Dispute Resolution Processes Comparison Chart
MD - Parental Rights: A Companion Guide to the Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (Part C)
MD - Parental Rights: Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (Part C)
MD - Part C DP & Mediation Request Combined Form
MD-6 IEP Facilitation_Introduction_FAQsOCT11
PRN - Negotiation 101: How to Get the SPED Services Your Child Needs
Download PRN-3 Negotiation101.pdf (880.29 KB)