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Mapping the Future Together: Rediscovering our Purpose

CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution, will host its 10th National Symposium on IDEA Dispute Resolution, Mapping the Future Together: Rediscovering our Purpose, October 21-23, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. The Symposium is the only national conference dedicated to dispute resolution in special education and early intervention, bringing together a diverse group of speakers and attendees. Request for Session Proposals Now Available!

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We really enjoyed the symposium and learned so much. It really helped me to see the challenges that educators and dispute resolution professionals are experiencing the need for more conversations involving student and family voice, and systems change. The keynotes were right on the mark!! - Parent Center Representative

Thank you again to you and your team for the excellent symposium in Denver last month. I brought back many actionable ideas to share with my team—it was truly one of the most useful conferences I have ever been to! I know that sounds hyperbolic but I mean it! - State Education Agency (Part B) Representative

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the conference. It was truly top-notch and re-energizing! - Early Intervention (Part C) Representative

Become a CADRE Symposium Sponsor: Past sponsorships have made it possible to keep registration costs low and allowed CADRE to put on a stellar event. This year we are focusing on activity sponsorships and are accepting contributions for event activities and related expenses.

Symposium Sponsor Information

Join Us in Portland, Oregon at the Doubletree by Hilton

We are excited to host this event at the Doubletree by Hilton. We have reserved a room block at the government per diem rate. More information and room booking link coming soon.

Outside photo of Doubletree hotel
Doubletree classroom
View of Downtown Portland