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.
AI - Preparing for Special Ed Mediation/Resolution
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
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).
LA - Early Steps Manual - Ch.2 Parents' Rights, Opportunities, and Responsibilities
MD - A Family Guide to Early Intervention Services in Maryland
MD - Facilitated IEP Team Meetings in Maryland - Introduction & FAQs for Parents & Public Agency/School Personnel
Download MD-6 IEP FAQs Rev4.2017.pdf (190.56 KB)
MD - Parental Rights: A Companion Guide to the Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (Part C)
MD-6 IEP Facilitation_Introduction_FAQsOCT11
NC - Early Steps 5 Steps to Becoming Your Infant or Toddler's Best Advocate
NC - FIEP Team Meeting Program Questions and Answers
NC - Policy Bulletin - Parent Handbook
NC - Procedural Safeguards: Handbook on Parents' Rights (Revised 2009)
- Download NC-19 ParentHandbook_rev2009.pdf (531.54 KB)
NC - Spanish Procedural Safeguards: Handbook on Parents' Rights (Revised 2009)
- Download NC-20 ecSpanishParentHandbook2009.pdf (940.58 KB)
NC - Special Education Mediation Questions and Answers
- Download NC-18 2007qa-mediation.pdf (54.71 KB)
OR - IEP Facilitation Procedures: A Guide for Families and Districts
- Download OR-1 fiep-procedures2012.pdf (105.69 KB)