Frequently asked questions to help direct EIS Providers to CADRE’s most relevant resources to prevent and resolve conflicts as early as possible.
This suite of resources includes family guides (available in multiple languages) and companion videos on Part C dispute resolution processes, a comparison chart, commonly used terms, and more!
A map portal providing contact information for state education agencies, early intervention lead agencies, and federally funded parent centers.
This resource offers strategies and sample language EIS providers can use and adapt to fit their context as they navigate intra-family conflicts.
Related Resources:
In the Best Interests of the Child
Practical Strategies for Helping Parents in Conflict: Assisting Divorced or Estranged Parents through the IEP Process (Webinar)
An archived collection of video conferencing presentations covering a wide range of topics related to dispute resolution. The following webinars may be of particular interest to EIS providers:
Playing Nicely Together: Family-Centered Practices to Help Practitioners and Families Work Together
Productive Conversations Through Empathy
Skilled Dialogue (Part 1 and Part II) (Webinar)
Moving Beyond Disputes: Mobilizing and Orchestrating a “Village” When Extensive Change is Required (Webinar)
This resource was developed to support families in the early intervention process by providing general information regarding IFSP teams, what to expect and how to prepare for IFSP meetings, communicating with service providers, and advocating for the child. Inside you'll find information on early intervention, developing an IFSP, preparing for IFSP meetings, communicating with service providers, guiding principles of early intervention, and more.
In this short video, Illinois families and professionals describe ways to navigate conflict in EI, including informal and formal approaches.