The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) works to increase the nation’s capacity to effectively resolve special education disputes, reducing the use of expensive adversarial processes. CADRE works with state and local education and early intervention systems, parent centers, families and educators to improve programs and results for children with disabilities. CADRE is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education to serve as the National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education.“Resources and guidance that help family members understand and prepare for their dispute resolution options.” Cadre http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
This publication is part of a series about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) dispute resolution options. This publication describes Mediation generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law. https://frcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Mediation_ParentGuide2014.pdf
Due Process Parent Guide 2014
This publication describes Due Process Complaints/Hearing Requests generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law.This publication is part of a series about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) dispute resolution options. https://frcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DueProcess_ParentGuide2014.pdf
IDEA Special Education Resolution Meetings
This publication describes Resolution Meetings generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law. This publication is part of a series about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) dispute resolution options. https://frcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ResolutionMeeting_ParentGuide2014.pdf
IDEA Special Education Written State Complaints
This publication describes Written State Complaints generally for Part B of the IDEA. It is not intended to interpret, modify, or replace any procedural safeguards or requirements of federal or state law.This publication is part of a series about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)dispute resolution options. https://frcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/WrittenStateComplaints_ParentGuide2014.pdf