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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 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...
AK - Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Parental Rights for Special Education
- Download AK-1 ProSafeJULY2014.pdf (812.44 KB)
AK - Parent Guide - Education and the Exceptional Child
- Download AK-5 2007_Parent Guide_English.pdf (442.35 KB)
AK PTI - IEP Meetings: What to Expect Before, During & After the Meeting
- Download AK PTI-1-IEP Brochure2009.pdf (310.91 KB)
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 .
ASK - Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution
ASK - Becoming Part of the Solution: Exploring Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution
ASK - Improving Communication: Tips for Parents and Educators
IA - Resolution Agreement Template with Example
IA - Sample Agreement to Hold Resolution Meeting
IA - Academic Journal Article on System Design
IA - AEA Resolution Facilitator Guide 2010
IA - AEA Resolution Request Form
IA - Agreement for Training Services between IA Dept of Education and Conflict Resolution Center of Iowa (06-07)
IA - Application form and job description for mediators
- Download IA-67 Application form mediator.pdf (51.56 KB)
IA - Checklist for AEA Resolution Facilitator Process
- Download IA-112.3 Checklist AEA RF Process.pdf (128.61 KB)