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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...

AI - Preparing for Special Ed Mediation/Resolution

CFPC - Dispute Resolution Question and Answer Session (Video)

CFPC - I'm New to All This...What's an IEP?

ECAC - IDEA and the SPED Process in NC

ECAC - Race and Ethnic Background in Special Education

In partnership with Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions (LENS-NC), ECAC spoke with families and educators from across the state to discuss the impact of race and ethnic background on students with learning disabilities. This 15 minute video explores: conversations about equity in special education with family members and educators across the state systems-level data displaying disproportionate representation among students of color the challenges of defining "normal" or "appropriate" in a complex and diverse society

ECAC - Working It Out: Alternative Dispute Resolution

FL - A Parent's Guide to Understanding Due Process Hearings for Early Steps

FL - Early Steps Operation Guide - Procedural Safeguards Section

FL - Early Steps Summary of Family Rights

FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (1)

FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (2)

FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (3)

FL - Mediation Confidentiality Statement

FL - Mediation Fact Sheet - Parents and Schools Working Together

FL - Mediation Guiding Principles

FL - Part C Consent Memo for Children State Custody

FL - Part C Mediation Agreement

FL - Part C Mediation Confidentiality Agreement

FL - Part C Personnel Development & Standards Section - Policy Handbook

FL - Part C Process Comparison Chart

FL - Part C Request for Mediation

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