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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.
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).
Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE .
ME - Due Process Resolution Session Guidelines
ME Parent Federation - Procedural Safeguards: Understanding Mediation
OR - Dispute Resolution Glossary
OR - Examples of Allegations and Supporting Facts
OR - IEP Facilitation Procedures: A Guide for Families and Districts
- Download OR-1 fiep-procedures2012.pdf (105.69 KB)
PRN - Negotiation 101: How to Get the SPED Services Your Child Needs
- Download PRN-3 Negotiation101.pdf (880.29 KB)
PRN - Procedural Safeguards Webinar
PRN Webinar: Turning Conflict into Positive Outcomes
Note: This webinar is a product of the TX Partners Resource Network. Melanie Reese, Director of CADRE, was invited to present to PRN on conflict management. Video of PRN Webinar: Turning Conflict into Positive Outcomes In this web training, participants will explore effective ways to navigate through conflict by learning the importance of framing a conflict event, identifying underlying interests, and other collaborative communication skills. Participants will have an opportunity to self-reflect on their conflict styles and biases as they learn skills and strategies for effectively managing...