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...
AI - Preparing for Special Ed Mediation/Resolution
ECAC - IDEA and the SPED Process in NC
ECAC - Race and Ethnic Background in Special Education
In partnership with Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions (LENS-NC), ECAC spoke with families and educators from across the state to discuss the impact of race and ethnic background on students with learning disabilities. This 15 minute video explores: conversations about equity in special education with family members and educators across the state systems-level data displaying disproportionate representation among students of color the challenges of defining "normal" or "appropriate" in a complex and diverse society
ECAC - Working It Out: Alternative Dispute Resolution
MN - Agreement to Participate in a Facilitated Education Planning Meeting
MN - Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP for MDE (2012)
MN - Authorization for Release of Information
MN - Compliance and Assistance FY16 Report
MN - How to File a Special Education Complaint for Part B
MN - How to File a Special Education Complaint for Part C
MN - How to Prepare for an FIEP Meeting
MN - Mediator's Evaluation of Mediation Session
MN - Notice of Transfer of Parental Rights
MN - Part B Notice of Parental Rights Procedural Safeguards
- Download MN-27 Procedural Safeguards Part B.pdf (110.17 KB)