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)

MPACT - Child Complaint Timelines

MPACT - Consensus

MPACT - Due Process Timelines

PA-PEAL - Dispute Resolution Comparison Chart

PA-PEAL - Dispute Resolution Comparison Chart

PA-PEAL - Special Education Resources for Families (Rack Card)

PA-PEAL - Special Education Resources for Families (Rack Card)

PEAL - Brief Glossary of Special Education Terms

PEAL - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships

PEAL - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships - Spanish

PEAL - Resolving Disagreements

PEAL - Resolving Disagreements-Spanish

PEAL - Six Steps to Responding to Conflict Constructively

PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to File a Complaint

PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Mediation and to Stay in Current Program

PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Receive Prior Written Notice

PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Request a Due Process Hearing

PEATC - Change the format, change the outcome. How mediation works.

PEATC - How to Talk So Schools Will Listen...and Listen So Schools Will Talk

PEATC - Special Education Complaint Toolkit

PEN - Webinar - Alternative Methods to Resolving Disputes

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