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.
BIE - Dispute Resolution in Special Education Through Mediation - Parent/School and Mediator's Manual (2009)
- Download BIE-8 Med Manual Rev. 2009.pdf (225.06 KB)
BIE - Introduction to Procedural Safeguards
BIE - Resolution Session and Due Process Hearing Procedures in Special Education - Due Process Hearing Officer Manual (2007)
- Download BIE-9 DPHO manual.pdf (1013.16 KB)
Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE.
IA - Academic Journal Article on System Design
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 - Preappeal Agreement Follow-up Survey to LEA
- Download IA-44 Preappeal follow-up survey.pdf (117.81 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
Posted December 2017 (Rev May 2018) The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2015-16. For each data element, the number of events reported by the state is also provided as the number of events per 10,000 students enrolled in special education. This "per 10K" rate provides a way to compare the relative frequency across states – a more “apples to apples” comparison. For more information on dispute resolution data or this summary, contact CADRE .