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.
An educational advocate, also known as a parent advocate, child advocate, student advocate, or independent advocate, assists parents of students with disabilities in navigating the complex world of special education. For a fee, professional advocates provide information, guidance and support throughout the IEP process to encourage decisions that meet the needs of the student. This guide, developed by CADRE, will assist parents in: Asking interview questions that will help get an understanding of an advocate’s approach to providing support Connecting with parent centers in their state...
FFF - Becoming a Stronger Advocate for Children in Your Care
FFF - Promoting Equity In Education Through Family Engagement (Fact Sheet)
FFF - Promoting Equity In Education Through Family Engagement (Video)
FL - A Parent's Guide to Understanding Due Process Hearings for Early Steps
FL - Mediation Fact Sheet - Parents and Schools Working Together
Download FL-23 mediation-fact-sheet.pdf (26.9 KB)
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory (Spanish)
FL - Sharing the Commitment to Excellence Flow Chart
FL - State-Facilitated Individual Education Plan (SFIEP) Meetings Fact Sheet
- Download FL - FIEPFactSheet.pdf (31.39 KB)
FND - Your Guide To An IEP That Works
This document was published in July 2002. More information on IDEA 2004 .
Esta publicación ha sido desarrollada por CADRE (Consorcio para la Resolución Apropiada de Disputas en la Educación Especial) con el fin de responder a la gran cantidad de preguntas que muchos padres, maestros, y administradores, entre otras personas tienen acerca de la mediación.
GA - C.A.F.E. Model For Authentic Stakeholder Engagement
GA - Dispute Resolution: A Guide to Resolving Disputes for Families of Students with Disabilities
GA - Facilitated IEP Team Meeting Procedures
GA - FIEP Team Meeting Parent Guide
GA - FIEP Team Meetings Flyer - A Collaborative Approach
- Download GA-11 FIEP Flyer 1 updated 9-9-16.pdf (361.09 KB)