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.
AC - Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education
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
AFC - Special Education Mediation Program: A Manual of Guidelines and Procedures (Prepared by the Safehorizon Mediation program)
- Download AFC-2 sp_ed_mediation_2010.pdf (10.11 MB)
FACT - State Complaint Toolkit
These conflict management guidelines are designed to help district staff and parents effectively address conflict in special education. The creation of this document was part of a Portland Public Schools Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) local capacity grant funded by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
I-NYC-2 - Mediation_and_Impartial_Hearings2017
I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings
ID - Combined Facilitator Self-Evaluation & Facilitation Summary Form
ID - Comparison of the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA
- Download Comparison of the IDEA.pdf (186.06 KB)
ID - Contact Information for Survey Followup
ID - Corrective Action Plan Final Letter
ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - Mediation
ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - State Complaints
ID - Dispute Resolution State Complaint Quick Guide
- Download State-Complaint-Quick-Guide.pdf (474.62 KB)