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 Pennsylvania 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...
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
NC - Early Intervention (NC EI) “Orientation Online” Guidance Document
Download NC-46 NDIGuidanceforSupervisors.pdf (138.18 KB)
NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Developing Outcomes, Activities, & Service Plans (Pt. 3)
Download NC-50 NDI_III.ppt (3.7 MB)
NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Facilitating Reviews & Transitions (Pt. 4)
- Download NC-51 NDI_IV.ppt (2.45 MB)
NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Focus on the Family and the Child (Pt. 2)
- Download NC-49 NDI_II.ppt (4.54 MB)
NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Needs, Dreams, & IFSPs (Pt. 1)
- Download NC-48 NDI_I.ppt (2.58 MB)
PA - Spanish - Creating Agreement Brochure
PA - Training Videos - What to Expect at a Due Process Hearing
WI - Differences between Mediation and IEP Facilitation Power Point
WI - Early Conflict Resolution Power Point
WI - Effective Participation in the Sped Mediation Process (Manual)
WI - Mediator Roster Candidate Training Application
WI - Parent Friendly and Productive Virtual IEP Meetings PPT
WI - Special Education Mediation Roster Candidate Training Flier
- Download WI-155 WSEMSTrainingFlier-2017.pdf (92.79 KB)