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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 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

AFC - Guide to Early Intervention

AFC - Guide to Impartial Hearings

AFC - Short Guide to Impartial Hearings

AFC - Special Education Mediation Program: A Manual of Guidelines and Procedures (Prepared by the Safehorizon Mediation program)

Engaging in Conflict Constructively: Tools and Skills

PEATC Advocacy Symposium 2021 presentation by Timothy Hedeen, Ph.D.

FFF - Becoming a Stronger Advocate for Children in Your Care

FFF - Promoting Equity In Education Through Family Engagement (Fact Sheet)

FFF - Promoting Equity In Education Through Family Engagement (Video)

I-NYC-2 - Mediation_and_Impartial_Hearings2017

I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings

ID - 10 Steps to Special Ed Brochure

ID - Combined Facilitator Self-Evaluation & Facilitation Summary Form

ID - Comparison of the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA

ID - Complaint Allegation Letter

ID - Contact Information for Survey Followup

ID - Corrective Action Plan Final Letter

ID - Corrective Action Plan Template

ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - Mediation

ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - State Complaints

ID - Dispute Resolution Request Form

ID - Dispute Resolution State Complaint Quick Guide

ID - Facilitation Checklist

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