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 Pennsylvania 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...
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
I-NYC-2 - Mediation_and_Impartial_Hearings2017
I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings
ID - Comparison of the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA
- Download Comparison of the IDEA.pdf (186.06 KB)
ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - Mediation
ID - Dispute Resolution Guidance - State Complaints
ID - Dispute Resolution State Complaint Quick Guide
- Download State-Complaint-Quick-Guide.pdf (474.62 KB)
ID - Procedures for Resolving Complaints under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Download Procedures for Resolving Complaints.pdf (205.58 KB)
ID - State Administrative Complaint in Special Education
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.