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...
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
FL - A Parent's Guide to Understanding Due Process Hearings for Early Steps
FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (1)
FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (2)
FL - Hearing Officer Training Module (3)
FL - Mediation Fact Sheet - Parents and Schools Working Together
- Download FL-23 mediation-fact-sheet.pdf (26.9 KB)
FL - Part C Personnel Development & Standards Section - Policy Handbook
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory (Spanish)
FL - Sharing the Commitment to Excellence Flow Chart
FL - State-Facilitated Individual Education Plan (SFIEP) Meetings Fact Sheet
- Download FL - FIEPFactSheet.pdf (31.39 KB)