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

Ann Wilson 
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.
• 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