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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 Pennsylvania 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...
CPAC - Breaking Down the IEP: Looking at the Key Pieces of an Effective Program
CPAC - Planning for Success: How You Can Make a Difference In Your Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
CPAC - Steps to Protect a Child's Right to Special Education: Procedural Safeguards
CT - School Family Community Partnerships_PolicyGuidance_PositionStatement
PA - ConsultLine Policy - Procedures for the Termination of a Call
PA - Dept of Education (BSE) Complaint Information Packet & Form
PA - Dept of Education - BSE Complaint Information Packet
PA - Disputes in Special Education: Why Attorney's Chose Mediation over Litigation (Video)
PA - Hearing Officer Settlement Conference
PA - IEP Facilitation Video
PA - Part C IFSP Facilitation Procedures
PA - Procedures for Dept. of Public Welfare Early Intervention Program Due Process Hearings
Download PA-49 DPW EI DP Hearings.pdf (98.71 KB)