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.
PIC - Mediation - Conflict Resolution Options For Parents Who Disagree With Their Child's School
PIC of DE - Special Education Laws, Regulation, Guidance Toolkit
PIC-WY - Keys to Confident & Effective Parent Participation in the Special Education Process
Download PIC-WY-3 Keys_Final2010.pdf (693.96 KB)
PIC-WY - Making an Informed Decision About Your Due Process Rights
- Download PIC-WY-1 FilingAComplaint0112.pdf (240.39 KB)
PIC-WY - Steps for Parents of Children Receiving Suports in Special Education
About the Webinar: This webinar focused on the fundamentals of creating supportive and effective family-practitioner relationships. The group of presenters, representing family, practitioner, and technical assistance perspectives, shared some of the building blocks of relationships, family-centered practices, and examples of exemplary family-practitioner collaboration. Video of Playing Nicely Together: Family-Centered Practices to Help Practitioners and Families Work Together Presenters: Megan Vinh, ECTA Center & DaSy Center Judy Swett, PACER & ECTA Center Amy Whitehorne, CADRE Yvette...
PLUK - Montana Parent's Handbook to Special Education
On September 14, 2015, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) released a policy statement highlighting the importance of making sure that all young children with disabilities have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs. The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by ED and HHS, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in...
PPTI - Using Early Dispute Resolution Strategies
PPTI - Using the ND State Complaint Process to Resolve Disputes
- Download PPTI-2 Complaint_Investigation.pdf (344.98 KB)
About the Webinar: Dr. Edward Feinberg is the lead author of CADRE's most recent publication, " In the Best Interests of the Child: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings When Parents Are In Conflict. " As a psychologist and early intervention program manager for more than 30 years, Dr. Feinberg offers practical assistance in what can be a difficult situation for school personnel and parents. Administrators and teachers often do not know the best way of ensuring that each parent is respected and that their opinions are valued. Parents may feel confident in advocating for their child...
Section 3: PREPARATION FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND: MENTAL PREPARATION Being in the flow; being centered Training for a flowing and centered response KNOWING WHERE OUR MINDS ARE A MENTAL PORTRAIT OF EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS THE MISOGI BREATHING TECHNIQUE DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE: THE SPONGEHEAD TECHNIQUE SEEING THE BIG PICTURE: THE SOFT EYES TECHNIQUE Back to Table of Contents MENTAL PREPARATION The key to successful problem solving starts within our own minds. Our mental attitude involves more than just "thinking" about a conflict or a problem. It involves an...
Preparing for Special Education Mediation and Resolution Sessions: A Guide for Families and Advocates. This 27 page joint publication was developed by The Advocacy Institute www.AdvocacyInstitute.org and the Children's Law Clinic at Duke Law School www.law.duke.edu/childedlaw . It is intended to help families and advocates make the most of the dispute resolution options offered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Presenter's Guide - Creating Agreement, Building Partnerships
- Download ca_presenter-guide.pdf (1.05 MB)
PRN - Negotiation 101: How to Get the SPED Services Your Child Needs
- Download PRN-3 Negotiation101.pdf (880.29 KB)
PRN - Procedural Safeguards Webinar
PRN Webinar: Turning Conflict into Positive Outcomes
Note: This webinar is a product of the TX Partners Resource Network. Melanie Reese, Director of CADRE, was invited to present to PRN on conflict management. Video of PRN Webinar: Turning Conflict into Positive Outcomes In this web training, participants will explore effective ways to navigate through conflict by learning the importance of framing a conflict event, identifying underlying interests, and other collaborative communication skills. Participants will have an opportunity to self-reflect on their conflict styles and biases as they learn skills and strategies for effectively managing...