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...
CDIC - Individualized Education Plans (IEP) ARD Meetings and Changes in the IEP
- Download CDIC-1 IEP_Spanish 2009.pdf (45.08 KB)
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).
MI - Best Practices for SEMS Virtual Meetings (2020)
MI - Participant Tips for Virtual Meetings (2020)
MI - Virtual Meeting Checklist (2020)
MI - Virtual Meeting Participation Agreement (2020)
MO - Due Process: A Checklist of What to Expect from the Department
MO - Home Works 2018-19 Evaluation Report
MO - Home Works! 2012 Evaluation Report
MO - Special Education - Mediation in Missouri
- Download MO-3 Mediation ProceduresMAR12.pdf (58.47 KB)
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)