Send us a text What happens when a school district revokes a student’s enrollment due to behavior, and how does that impact a child’s right to special education services? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/

Send us a text The student requires intensive home-based services as part of their IEP. However due to extenuating circumstances, many of those house go unfulfilled. Who's responsible for making up the difference—and how much is actually owed? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: htt...

Send us a text This one goes out to Steve Banda, our most loyal listener. Fear not, my friend! We're back! Did the district fail to adequately assess or support the student's language and communication needs and did they fail to revise ineffective goals? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webp...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we dive into the critical findings of a recent FERPA case that could change how we view educational rights for all students To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/

Send us a text Challenges emerge and progress stalls when transitioning to a new grade level. Schools response? A more restrictive placement. If parents believe in a different approach, who decides what constitutes an appropriate education? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https:...

Send us a text Did the district deny a student FAPE but using a 3x3 model for math instruction? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/

Send us a text When should transportation be considered essential for a student’s education? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/

Send us a text Explore a case on balancing educational rights and safety in special education, focusing on a district's response to a student's escalating behaviors. It examines procedural decisions, parental involvement, threat assessments, and interim placements To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on ou...

Send us a text Join us as we walk take a look at one district's mindset shift around AI implementation in their school system. What does this powerful tool mean for educators today? How can it be leveraged to provide students with more authentic learning tasks? Are we looking Skynet in the face and what does Cari have against overhead projectors?! Connect with us and provide feedback here! https://forms.gle/5xn2zLJf3FKwr4nx9

Send us a text The parents of a preschool student with Autism had concerns about their child's toileting, social-emotional, and adaptive skills, the district conducted a reevaluation, which concluded that the student's needs no longer required specially designed instruction and could be met through a Section 504 plan. The parents disagreed, requesting an independent educational evaluation. Should the parents be entitled to an independent evaluation at public expense? IEP vs. 504 To su...

Send us a text What happens when persistent staffing shortages raise questions about whether the school district is truly able to meet the children’s educational needs? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/

Send us a text In this episode, we compare two landmark Supreme Court cases, Board of Education v. Rowley and Endrew F., which shaped the standard for what constitutes a "Free Appropriate Public Education" (FAPE) To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Case: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xso1ZPw7F-GpHKibHFXYMN64JA8Xfshr-64EnAC2I98/edit?usp=sharing ...

Send us a text Are schools making the right decisions when determining whether students with disabilities need extended services to prevent significant skill loss during long breaks, or are they missing critical pieces? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M1AVfQ3VHfPd3095YRmmERLgRHo6a9Ic/view Notes/WAC: https://a...

Send us a text A parent challenged the district by failing to align their child’s IEP with his post-secondary goals. From disputes over vocational goals to disagreements about graduation requirements, this case raises critical questions about how far a school must go To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Case: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2...

Send us a text What happens when the system says 'we need more' but the parents say 'no'? This case holds the answer. To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HsW3knrjSKNTVnSMFgknuKGjBlcGpAcR/view?usp=sharing

Send us a text A family's search for help led them to a private out-of-state placement. Did the school meet their obligations to identify and support, or did the student fall through the cracks? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog OSPI: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education/program-improvement/technical-assistance/child-f...

Send us a text The parents argue the evaluation was insufficient and seek an independent educational evaluation at public expense. The decision hinges on whether the district's assessment met the legal criteria for special education services and addressed the student's unique needs comprehensively. To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Notes: https://doc...

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Send us a text What happens when the system says 'we need more' but the parents say 'no'? This case holds the answer. To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Court Case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HsW3knrjSKNTVnSMFgknuKGjBlcGpAcR/view?usp=sharing

Send us a text A student is expelled after an incident on the school bus. However, the question remains: Did the school implement the necessary supports, or was something overlooked? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog Court Case: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RkqPnwPyAID3ScmSUZY2ZgcOJkSHF0WK/view?usp=sharing W.A.C.: https://app.leg.wa....