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Resources

Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) is a federal law for public school students who have disabilities. The IDEA is a very complicated law, but there are many resources available to help navigate the complexities.

  • OSEP Memorandum and cover letter: "Questions and Answers on Mediation"
  • A newly-published "Mediation Guide" by Richard Zeller, which includes a self-assessment checklist.
  • A 34-slide training presentation available in both PDF and HTML formats.

Print copies can be obtained through CADRE, PO Box 51360, Eugene OR 97405-0906. For more contact information please see CADRE Staff or contact by phone (541) 686-5060

Helpful Links

Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004 http://idea.ed.gov/
IDEA Partnership Project http://www.ideapartnership.org/
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) http://www.nasdse.org/home.htm
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
IDEA Reauthorization News Update
http://www.nichcy.org/reauth/index.html
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