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...
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)
IL - Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois “The Parent Guide”
IL - IEP Facilitation Brochure - Directors' Conference
IL - Stakeholder Meeting PowerPoint
IL - State Sponsored IEP Facilitation: Preventing Conflict
LA - Early Steps Manual - Ch.2 Parents' Rights, Opportunities, and Responsibilities
LA - Interacting with Families: Procedural Safeguards (Early Steps PPT)
LA PTI - A Good IDEA for Louisana: A Guide for Parents and Students About Special Education Services
LA PTI - A Good IDEA for Louisana: A Guide for Parents and Students About Special Education Services - 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)
PA - ConsultLine Policy - Procedures for the Termination of a Call
PA - Dept of Education (BSE) Complaint Information Packet & Form
PA - Dept of Education - BSE Complaint Information Packet
PA - Due Process Frequently Asked Questions
PA - Early Intervention Supports and Services
PA - ECC-Brochure_Spanish_November2013.pdf
Download ECC-Brochure_Spanish_November2013.pdf (429.26 KB)