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...
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)
MA - Advancement/Postponement Request Form
MA - Early Intervention and You
MA - Early Intervention Dispute Resolution
MA - Reference Manual: A Resource for Parents and School Representatives Who Appear Before the BSEA
MA - So You Will Be Going To A Special Education Hearing Without A Lawyer
- Download MA-1 prose_guide 2012.pdf (98.96 KB)
NM - Due Process Hearing Resolution Session Fact Sheet
NM - Facilitated IEP Meeting Fact Sheet (2012)
NM - NM State Due Process Procedure Flow Chart
NM - Notice of Child and Family Rights & Safeguards in the New Mexico Part C Early Intervention System
NM - Parental Complaint Withdrawal Form
NM - School Agreement to Mediation & Request for Mediation
- Download NM-14 SCH0OL AGREEMENT.PDF (1.09 MB)