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)

NV - Part C Parent Handbook (includes procedural safeguards)

NV - Part C Parent Handbook - Spanish (includes procedural safeguards)

NV PEP - IDEA 5 Part Training Series

NV PEP - Individualized Family Service Plan (Tip Sheet)

NV PEP - Special Education: What Do I Need to Know? A Brief Overview for Parents

NV PEP - Webinar Archive (includes webinars on adovocacy, early intervention and the IEP process)

PA - A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

PA - Abeyance for Due Process

PA - Abeyance-CIR

PA - Agreement to Mediate Form for Parent with Confidentiality Clause

PA - Assurance of Implementation of Order

PA - Authorization of Resources Form - Verbal Authorization

PA - Call Resolution Process

PA - Call Resolution Process Notification email to district (example)

PA - CIR Letter Regular Complaint

PA - Co-Mediator Letter

PA - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships

PA - Complaint Registry Form

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