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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.
PACER - Special Education: What Do Parents Need to Know? - Hmong
PACER - Special Education: What Do Parents Need to Know? - Somali
PACER - Special Education: What Do Parents Need to Know? - Spanish
PACER - Use Questions to Find Answers: A guide for parents of children recieving special education services
PACER - Working with Culturally or Linguistically Diverse Families in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
Posted November 2016 The summary below features data for school years (July 1-June 30) 2004-05 through 2014-15. 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 .
Video of CADRE Webinar - Parent Center Initiatives in Early Dispute Resolution About the Webinar: Parent centers play a critical role in the prevention and resolution of special education conflicts. From stakeholder involvement to collaborating with mediation programs to designing and implementing IEP facilitation services, many centers are at the forefront of this important activity. Several parent center leaders highlight the innovative work of their centers and the impact it has on their states. Presenters: The webinar was moderated by CADRE's Associate Director, Philip Moses. The panel...
Parent Guide to Preparing for a Due Process Hearing
Parent to Parent GA - Is Due Process Right for You?
This video, Parents and Educators Working Toward Mutual Solutions , was developed jointly by the Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (the Alliance) and CADRE in November 2002. More information on IDEA 2004 . Please find the transcript to the right. Video of Parents and Educators Working Toward Mutual Solutions
This online streaming video "Parents and Educators Working Toward Mutual Solutions" was developed jointly by the Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (the Alliance) and Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE). The video is available in two formats: Real Video and Microsoft Windows Media. Select the video format and connection speed that best suits you. A transcript Is also provided. (From Author)
Parents' Experiences with the IEP Process - Considerations for Improving Practice
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During 2011-2013, staff members from seven Lead Agencies joined CADRE staff, along with representatives from ECTA, WRRC, and ITCA, to convene an Early Intervention dispute resolution workgroup. The group met quarterly by teleconference and web meeting, and focused on identifying and developing dispute resolution training resources, model policies, and forms specific to Part C of IDEA. This page is a repository of shared resources from the group's work together. Use or reproduction of any of the materials on this page is allowed and permission to copy is not required. Please give recognition...
On September 11, 2013 CADRE hosted a free webinar, Part C Dispute Resolution: Customizable Hearing Officer Training Resources , with CADRE Policy Analyst, Amy Whitehorne. The modules discussed during the webinar are available for download in the paragraph below . Video of Part C Customizable Training Resources11SEP13 About the Webinar: This webinar featured the rollout of four customizable hearing officer training modules developed by CADRE’s Part C dispute resolution workgroup. The workgroup included representatives from six Lead Agencies (CT, MA, CO, MS, UT, and TX), several technical...
The following was presented July 30, 2012 at the IDEA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Joining CADRE staff Marshall Peter and Amy Whitehorne were Joicey Hurth, Consultant/TA Specialist, National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) and Northeast Regional Resource Center (NERRC), and Linda Goodman, Director, Connecticut Birth to Three System, Department of Developmental Services. Session Summary: States are required to maintain a Part C dispute resolution system capable of administering procedures related to mediations, State complaints, and due process hearings. In...
This page contains downloadable documents and links to other resources for Part C of IDEA SPP/APR reporting on Dispute Resolution activities. Links: The four Indicator documents posted at the bottom of this page are drawn from analyses of SPPs done by OSEP funded Technical Assistance and Dissemination projects. For access to the complete document, including other indicators, please click http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/content/view/383/47/ . The Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education maintains a resource page for all IDEA SPP/APR reporting requirements. To access their...