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.
A Note from CADRE: As conversations continue around the reauthorization of the IDEA, CADRE welcomes ideas and dialogue around possible improvements to the law. This webinar was offered in the spirit of starting a conversation around concerns with the due process system and exploring possible solutions. It was not intended to represent all perspectives, nor do the opinions of the presenters in this webinar necessarily represent the opinions of CADRE. Healthy dialogue is likely to include areas of disagreement but can lead to better outcomes. The important thing is that we engage each other in...
AFC - Advocacy Skills - A Guide to Help You Advocate for Your Child's Educational Rights
- Download AFC-1 advocacy_skillsApril2011.pdf (362.35 KB)
AFC - Short Guide to Impartial Hearings
AL - Policy for Accepting Electronic Submissions of Written State Complaints and Due Process Hearing Requests
AL - Quick Tips - Understanding Due Process
APEC - Resolving Disputes in Special Education
ASK - Improving Communication: Tips for Parents and Educators
AZ - Dispute Resolution Form - Part C - Spanish
AZ - Due Process Procedures
AZ - Due Process Website (includes hearing decision database)
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)
Breaking Barriers: Reaching the Hard to Reach - Webinar
CA - How Are Early State Disputes Resolved?
- Download CA-19 ResolvingEarlyStartDisputes09.pdf (222.03 KB)
CA - Part C DP Hearing Request - Spanish
CA - Part C Due Process Hearing Request
CA - Understanding Sped Due Process Hearings Provided by the OAH
CT - School Family Community Partnerships_PolicyGuidance_PositionStatement
DC - Resolution Period Disposition Form
DREDF - A Guide for California Parents: Special Education Due Process and the Resolution Meeting
- Download DREDF-1 dueprocess_2008.pdf (1.53 MB)
This document is a sample of a Due Process Hearing Extension Order. It serves as a tool that states may choose to use to document extensions, length of extensions, and new dates for a hearing and decision that meets the timelines required by IDEA.