The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) provides additional resources for families regarding IDEA Dispute Resolution options.
Parent Rights
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As a parent of a child with a disability, you have certain rights which are guaranteed by state (Rule 51) and federal (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act {IDEA}) laws.
IDEA Early Intervention Family Guides and Companion Videos
These four family guides are designed to explain the dispute resolution options under Part C of the IDEA: mediation, written state complaints and the due process complaint and hearing procedures specific to families with infants or toddlers with disabilities. These guides have been translated into the following languages other than English: Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese.