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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).
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)
OK - Due Process Guidelines for Parents and School Administrators
OK - Due Process Parent Handbook - What is a Due Process Complaint? How Do You File?
- Download OK-37.2 dp parent handbook.pdf (2.19 MB)
OK - Due Process Request LEA Form
OK - Facilitation of Resolution Meeting Info Sheet
OK - Formal or Written Complaint Procedures for IDEA 04
- Download OK-44 ComplaintBrochure 12.11.pdf (42.07 KB)