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)
Engaging in Conflict Constructively: Tools and Skills
PEATC Advocacy Symposium 2021 presentation by Timothy Hedeen, Ph.D.
FACT - State Complaint Toolkit
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)
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
Include NYC - IEP Facilitation Flyer for Web
- Download I-NYC-1 IEP_Facilitation_for_web.pdf (164.76 KB)
MI - Facilitation and Mediation Brochure
This resource is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.