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)
APEC - Resolving Disputes in Special Education
ASK - Improving Communication: Tips for Parents and Educators
Breaking Barriers: Reaching the Hard to Reach - Webinar
CPAC - Breaking Down the IEP: Looking at the Key Pieces of an Effective Program
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Application
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Brochure
CPAC - NEXT STEPS PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES - Flyer
CPAC - Planning for Success: How You Can Make a Difference In Your Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
CT - School Family Community Partnerships_PolicyGuidance_PositionStatement
ECAC - Race and Ethnic Background in Special Education
In partnership with Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions (LENS-NC), ECAC spoke with families and educators from across the state to discuss the impact of race and ethnic background on students with learning disabilities. This 15 minute video explores: conversations about equity in special education with family members and educators across the state systems-level data displaying disproportionate representation among students of color the challenges of defining "normal" or "appropriate" in a complex and diverse society
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)
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory
FL - Sharing the Commitment - ESE Parent Advisory (Spanish)
FL - Sharing the Commitment to Excellence Flow Chart
GA - C.A.F.E. Model For Authentic Stakeholder Engagement
I-NYC-3 - Tips for Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings
Video of IDEA Legal Update with Art Cernosia Spanish Interpretation of the recording is available here. About the Webinar: Join Art Cernosia, Esq. as he reviews the most important legal cases in special education and early intervention in the recent past. In addition to reviewing the cases, he will reflect upon what they may mean for the field, and encourage your questions throughout. This webinar is open to everyone, including parents, state agencies, parent centers, and practitioners. About the Presenter: Art Cernosia is an attorney and an education consultant from Williston, Vermont, and...