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 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...
IA - Checklist for legally binding mediation agreement
IA - Checklist for Legally Binding Resolution Agreement
IA - Early Access Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents
IA - Early Access Procedures Manual - Sections 1-2
IA - Early Access Procedures Manual - Sections 3-6
IA - Early Access Procedures Manual - Sections 7-9
IA - Mandated Signatures for Legally Binding Written Agreement
Download IA-118 Mandated Signatures.pdf (161.41 KB)
IA - Procedures for BCFCS Staff - parent AEA or LEA Phone Calls or Conversations
IA - Procedures For Special Education Complaints
IA - Special Education Mediation Conference Procedures
IA - Timeline expectations when preappeal conference request is filed
IA - Timelines involving Due Process Complaint
NJ - Formal Dispute Resolution Request Guidance - Spanish
NJ - PRISE (Parents Rights in Special Education - Spanish)
NJ - Procedural Safeguards - Early Intervention
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)