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Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is made up of broad representation from across the state: urban and rural locations, parents, educators, CDE, teacher education programs, and community agency personnel.
ADR Advisory Board Mission: To reduce the need for formal dispute resolution measures by providing a funded support system and toolbox of options for all special education stakeholders that lead to a more collaborative IEP process and relationships.
Advisory Co-Chairs
Katherine Rains, J.D.
Dispute Prevention and Assisted Resolution Supervisor
Colorado Department of Education
ADR Consultant to PEAK Parent Center,
Advisory Board Members
- Tracy Gershwin Professor, University of Northern Colorado
- Roxanne Bradley Advocate, Learning Differences World
- Sarah Cannon Special Education Director, Douglas County School District
- Beth Donahue CDE Office of Special Education Family Engagement Specialist
- Gerry Olvey Retired Director of Student Services, Colorado Springs
- Jill Pidcock Parent and Executive Director, ARC of the Central Mountains
- Jocelyn Walters Special Education Director, Centennial BOCES
- Rhonda Berry Advocacy Director, the Arc of Pueblo
Special Education Regional Facilitators
- Michelle Nay, M.Ed.
- Beth Niznik, M.Ed., NCSP
- Allison Parrish, M.Ed.
Contact:
Katherine Rains, J.D.
Dispute Prevention and Assisted Resolution Supervisor
Exceptional Student Services Unit
201 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 720-990-1464
Email Katherine Rains
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