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 - Short Guide to Impartial Hearings
CPAC - Breaking Down the IEP: Looking at the Key Pieces of an Effective Program
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Application
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Brochure
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Flyer
CPAC - Planning for Success: How You Can Make a Difference In Your Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
CPAC - The ABCs of Staying in Touch with Your School
DREDF - A Guide for California Parents: Special Education Due Process and the Resolution Meeting
Download DREDF-1 dueprocess_2008.pdf (1.53 MB)
DREDF - Special Education: Basics and Beyond
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.
ECAC - Working It Out: Alternative Dispute Resolution
FFF - Becoming a Stronger Advocate for Children in Your Care
FND - Connecting Across All Differences
I-NYC-2 - Mediation_and_Impartial_Hearings2017
I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings
Video of IDEA Legal Update with Art Cernosia Spanish Interpretation of the recording is available here. About the Webinar: Join Art Cernosia, Esq. as he reviews the most important legal cases in special education and early intervention in the recent past. In addition to reviewing the cases, he will reflect upon what they may mean for the field, and encourage your questions throughout. This webinar is open to everyone, including parents, state agencies, parent centers, and practitioners. About the Presenter: Art Cernosia is an attorney and an education consultant from Williston, Vermont, and...
This booklet, which is particularly aimed at parents and family members, provides an overview of due process complaints/hearing requests and how it works.