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...
AZ - Special Education Mediation System
AZ- Part C Procedural Safeguards Brochure
AZ- Part C Procedural Safeguards Brochure - Spanish
CFPC - Dispute Resolution Question and Answer Session (Video)
Engaging in Conflict Constructively: Tools and Skills
PEATC Advocacy Symposium 2021 presentation by Timothy Hedeen, Ph.D.
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)
FL - A Parent's Guide to Understanding Due Process Hearings for Early Steps
FL - Mediation Fact Sheet - Parents and Schools Working Together
Download FL-23 mediation-fact-sheet.pdf (26.9 KB)
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory (Spanish)
FL - Sharing the Commitment to Excellence Flow Chart
FL - State-Facilitated Individual Education Plan (SFIEP) Meetings Fact Sheet
- Download FL - FIEPFactSheet.pdf (31.39 KB)
FND - Your Guide To An IEP That Works
LA - Early Steps Manual - Ch.2 Parents' Rights, Opportunities, and Responsibilities
Opciones y Recursos Informales y Formales para la Resolución de Desacuerdos en la Enseñanza Especial en Rhode Island (Spanish)
PA - A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania
PA - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships
- Download PA-249 Communication Tips (English).pdf (168.08 KB)