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.
AI - Preparing for Special Ed Mediation/Resolution
AR - Request for Mediation & IEP Facilitation - Online Submission
AR - Special Education Mediation Project Video
ECAC - IDEA and the SPED Process in NC
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
ECAC - Working It Out: Alternative Dispute Resolution
FACT - State Complaint Toolkit
These conflict management guidelines are designed to help district staff and parents effectively address conflict in special education. The creation of this document was part of a Portland Public Schools Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) local capacity grant funded by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
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 .
MD - A Family Guide to Early Intervention Services in Maryland
MD - Facilitated IEP Team Meetings in Maryland - Introduction & FAQs for Parents & Public Agency/School Personnel
- Download MD-6 IEP FAQs Rev4.2017.pdf (190.56 KB)
MD - Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch Website
MD - IDEA Dispute Resolution Processes Comparison Chart
MD - Parental Rights: A Companion Guide to the Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (Part C)
MD - Parental Rights: Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice (Part C)
MD - Part C DP & Mediation Request Combined Form
MD-6 IEP Facilitation_Introduction_FAQsOCT11
NC - Complaint Resolution Interagency Disputes - Policy Bulletin
NC - Early Intervention (NC EI) “Orientation Online” Guidance Document
- Download NC-46 NDIGuidanceforSupervisors.pdf (138.18 KB)