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 Pennysylvania 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)
LA - Early Steps Manual - Ch.2 Parents' Rights, Opportunities, and Responsibilities
LA - Interacting with Families: Procedural Safeguards (Early Steps PPT)
MN - How to File a Special Education Complaint for Part B
MN - How to File a Special Education Complaint for Part C
MN - Q & A: Extension of the 60-day Time Limit of Special Education Complaints
MN - Q & A: May a Complaint Decision be Appealed?
MN - Questions and Answers about Facilitated Meetings
Download MN-12 Q&A FIEPJune2012.pdf (69.96 KB)
NE - Family Guide to Early Intervention Services (2010)
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 - 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)