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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...

ASK - Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution

ASK - Becoming Part of the Solution: Exploring Alternative Methods of Conflict Resolution

ASK - Communication Matters

ASK - Improving Communication: Tips for Parents and Educators

Engaging in Conflict Constructively: Tools and Skills

PEATC Advocacy Symposium 2021 presentation by Timothy Hedeen, Ph.D.

FACT - State Complaint Toolkit

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)

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).

IA - Resolution Agreement Template with Example

IA - Sample Agreement to Hold Resolution Meeting

IA - 50 Ways to Leave Your Impasse

IA - Academic Journal Article on System Design

IA - AEA Resolution Facilitator Guide 2010

IA - AEA Resolution Facilitator Process Brochure

IA - AEA Resolution Request Form

IA - Agreement for Training Services between IA Dept of Education and Conflict Resolution Center of Iowa (06-07)

IA - Agreement to Mediate Form

IA - Application form and job description for mediators

IA - Checklist for AEA Resolution Facilitator Process

IA - Checklist for legally binding mediation agreement

IA - Checklist for Legally Binding Resolution Agreement

IA - Communication Plan Dispute Resolution

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