CADRE Resources

Endorsements and Disclaimers

CADRE has adopted the use of three graphic symbols to distinguish: (1) materials taken directly from federal law and regulation, (2) materials that have been reviewed by OSEP for consistency with IDEA and its associated regulations, (3) other materials which feature state and local practices.

The scales of justice or "law" symbol designates material taken directly from federal law and regulation:

The OSEP Logo designates materials that have been "vetted" by the Office of Special Education Programs at the United States Department of Education. These materials have been reviewed for consistency with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 105-17) and the final regulations published on March 12, 1999. However, the opinions expressed in these materials do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education:

The "practice materials" symbol is used to designate resources developed by CADRE and/or others which feature state or local practices. The opinions expressed in these materials do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and no endorsement of the U.S. Department of Education should be inferred:

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER: This web site was developed by the Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution, a project of Direction Service, Inc., Eugene, Oregon, pursuant to Grant No. H326D980002 with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and no endorsement of the U.S. Department of Education should be inferred.