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 variety of speakers and attendees. Registration open in spring! Cost for in-person attendance (recommended) is $475 and includes a reception, three breakfasts and two lunches. Limited virtual participation is $125.

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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

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CADRE knows that many participants require the full agenda in advance to secure travel approval. Please see the download below, subject to change.

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