Parent Resources
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE IDEA | Spanish Version
The Center for Exceptional Families, Inc. (TCFEF)
The Center for Exceptional Families, Inc. works in collaboration with families and their local school districts to promote an innovative approach to providing special education services for individuals with disabilities. Their goal is to provide statewide support to families, schools, educators, students transitioning to adulthood, and individuals seeking secondary scholastic achievement. TCFEF will advocate for all persons in Arkansas to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
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. Additional information on resolving disputes at the local level can be found by visiting the CADRE website.
CADRE has developed four parent guides on Mediation, Written State Complaints, Due Process Complaints/Hearing Requests, and Resolution Meetings, which can be viewed and downloaded at: https://www.cadreworks.org/resources/cadre-materials/idea-dispute-resolution-parent-guides
Disability Rights Center of Arkansas
The Disability Rights Center of Arkansas (DRA) is the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP) for people with disabilities in Arkansas. DRA is authorized to advocate for and protect human, civil and legal rights of all Arkansans with disabilities consistent with federal law. DRA services are provided free of charge. DRA, a nonprofit agency, is independent from state or local government.
