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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...

AI - Preparing for Special Ed Mediation/Resolution

ECAC - IDEA and the SPED Process in NC

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

ECAC - Working It Out: Alternative Dispute Resolution

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).

Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE .

ME Parent Federation - Procedural Safeguards: Understanding Mediation

MEPF - Advocacy

MEPF - Workshop Descriptions

MEPF-8 - Advocating For Your Child

NC - Agreement to Mediate

NC - Complaint Resolution Interagency Disputes - Policy Bulletin

NC - Early Intervention (NC EI) “Orientation Online” Guidance Document

NC - Early Intervention Glossary

NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Developing Outcomes, Activities, & Service Plans (Pt. 3)

NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Facilitating Reviews & Transitions (Pt. 4)

NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Focus on the Family and the Child (Pt. 2)

NC - Early Intervention Orientation: Needs, Dreams, & IFSPs (Pt. 1)

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