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...
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)
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)
OK - Collection of Due Process Forms (incl. requests, sufficiency, waivers, etc)
OK - Dispute Resolution in Special Education through Mediation
- Download OK-43 Mediation_Brochure_NOV2009.pdf (398.56 KB)
OK - Dispute Resolution Through Mediation (2008)
OK - Due Process Checklists for Parents and LEA in Appendix A
OK - Due Process Guidelines for Parents and School Administrators
- Download OK-50 DP Guidelines Book 2010.pdf (777.05 KB)
OK - Due Process Guidelines for Parents and School Administrators
OK - Due Process Parent Handbook - What is a Due Process Complaint? How Do You File?
- Download OK-37.2 dp parent handbook.pdf (2.19 MB)