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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...

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).

OR - Dispute Resolution Committee

OR - IEP Facilitation Procedures: A Guide for Families and Districts

OR - IEP Facilitation Request Form

PA - A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention in Pennsylvania

PA - Abeyance for Due Process

PA - Abeyance-CIR

PA - Agreement to Mediate Form for Parent with Confidentiality Clause

PA - Assurance of Implementation of Order

PA - Authorization of Resources Form - Verbal Authorization

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