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...
Breaking Barriers: Reaching the Hard to Reach - Webinar
Engaging in Conflict Constructively: Tools and Skills
PEATC Advocacy Symposium 2021 presentation by Timothy Hedeen, Ph.D.
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)
NJ - Agreement Reached - Withdrawal of Mediation, Hearing or Complaint
NJ - Agreement Reached - Withdrawal of Mediation, Hearing or Complaint (Spanish)
NJ - Family Rights Handbook
NJ - Formal Dispute Resolution Request
NJ - Formal Dispute Resolution Request Form (Spanish)
NJ - Formal Dispute Resolution Request Guidance
NJ - Formal Dispute Resolution Request Guidance - Spanish
NJ - PRISE (Parents Rights in Special Education - Spanish)
NJ - Procedural Safeguards - Early Intervention
NJ - Procedural Safeguards/Family Rights
OK - Collection of Due Process Forms (incl. requests, sufficiency, waivers, etc)
OK - Communication Rack Card
OK - Communication Rack Card
OK - Dispute Resolution in Special Education through Mediation
- Download OK-43 Mediation_Brochure_NOV2009.pdf (398.56 KB)
OK - Dispute Resolution Through Mediation (2008)
OK - Due Process Checklists for Parents and LEA in Appendix A
OK - Due Process Guidelines for Parents and School Administrators
- Download OK-50 DP Guidelines Book 2010.pdf (777.05 KB)