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.
AFC - Advocacy Skills - A Guide to Help You Advocate for Your Child's Educational Rights
Download AFC-1 advocacy_skillsApril2011.pdf (362.35 KB)
AFC - Short Guide to Impartial Hearings
AFC - Special Education Mediation Program: A Manual of Guidelines and Procedures (Prepared by the Safehorizon Mediation program)
- Download AFC-2 sp_ed_mediation_2010.pdf (10.11 MB)
LA PTI - A Good IDEA for Louisana: A Guide for Parents and Students About Special Education Services
LA PTI - A Good IDEA for Louisana: A Guide for Parents and Students About Special Education Services - Spanish
NH PIC - Alternative Dispute Resolution
NH PIC - Resolving Disagreements
NH PIC - State or Federal Complaint Worksheet
NH PIC - Workshops on Special Education Laws, Process and the IEP
PA-PEAL - Special Education Resources for Families (Rack Card)
PA-PEAL - Special Education Resources for Families (Rack Card)
PEAL - Brief Glossary of Special Education Terms
PEAL - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships
PEAL - Communication Tips for Building Strong Partnerships - Spanish
PEAL - Homework - Refine Your Personal Story
PEAL - Resolving Disagreements-Spanish
PEAL - Six Steps to Responding to Conflict Constructively
PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to File a Complaint
PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Mediation and to Stay in Current Program
PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Receive Prior Written Notice
PEAL - The Rights Done Right: The Right to Request a Due Process Hearing
Arizona Department of Education and Raising Special Kids This Voices from the Field interview series features select OSEP federally-funded parent centers and state education agencies who have well-established and high-functioning collaborative relationships. In April of 2021, CADRE staff interviewed leaders from the Arizona Department of Education (Lori Bird) and Raising Special Kids (Chris Tiffany, Kathy Gray-Mangerson) to learn more about what makes their partnership so effective. This hour-long interview provides viewers with tips and takeaways that may help others improve their own...