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.
AC - Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education
AFC - Advocacy Skills - A Guide to Help You Advocate for Your Child's Educational Rights
Download AFC-1 advocacy_skillsApril2011.pdf (362.35 KB)
AFC - Short Guide to Impartial Hearings
AFC - Special Education Mediation Program: A Manual of Guidelines and Procedures (Prepared by the Safehorizon Mediation program)
- Download AFC-2 sp_ed_mediation_2010.pdf (10.11 MB)
ASK - Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution
ASK - Becoming Part of the Solution: Exploring Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution
ASK - Improving Communication: Tips for Parents and Educators
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).
I-NYC-2 - Mediation_and_Impartial_Hearings2017
I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings
IA - Resolution Agreement Template with Example
IA - Sample Agreement to Hold Resolution Meeting
IA - Academic Journal Article on System Design
IA - AEA Resolution Facilitator Guide 2010
IA - AEA Resolution Request Form
IA - Agreement for Training Services between IA Dept of Education and Conflict Resolution Center of Iowa (06-07)
IA - Application form and job description for mediators
- Download IA-67 Application form mediator.pdf (51.56 KB)
IA - Checklist for AEA Resolution Facilitator Process
- Download IA-112.3 Checklist AEA RF Process.pdf (128.61 KB)