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 Tale of Two Conversations
A Tale of Two Conversations is a two-part video, originally developed by the Pennysylvania Office for Dispute Resolution , showing actors playing a parent of a child with a disability and a school administrator. The meeting was requested by the parent and takes place in the administrator’s office. Take One shows the parent and administrator talking about the child’s special education program. They are talking, but not listening. Their communication is unproductive. Take Two shows each person using more effective communication skills. We recommend that you view the Understanding Positions...
DC - OSSE Dispute Resolution Processes Parent Training
DC - Resolution Period Disposition Form
DC - State Complaint LOD Proactive Disclosure Guidelines
ND - Request for a Facilitated IEP Meeting (2006)
Download ND-4 Request form FIEP meeting.pdf (160.61 KB)
OK - Collection of Due Process Forms (incl. requests, sufficiency, waivers, etc)
OK - Due Process Checklists for Parents and LEA in Appendix A
OK - Due Process Request LEA Form
OK - General Billing Guidelines for Hearing Officers
OK - General Expectations of Hearing Officer
OK - Hearing Office Procedures - form letter from HO to parties confirming arrangements
OK - Hearing Officer Performance Evaluation from Special Education Resolution Center
- Download OK-15 HO Performance Eval.pdf (40.78 KB)
OK - IDEA General Overview - Dispute Resolution Process Module One PowerPoint
Download OK-17.1 IDEA General Overview.ppt (520.5 KB)
OK - Letter to Superintendents re: compensation for HO's
OK - Memo from Asst State Superintendent re: Mediation Guidelines
- Download OK-51 Mediation_Guidelines_FAQ.pdf (14.36 KB)