SpEd-Splaining

At one point do accommodations become a substitute for teaching? This case starts the conversation of how AI might impact 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 You can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here: https://www.ncesd.org/ser...

When a diploma closes doors instead of opening them—was this student graduated, or exited? This case exposes how one piece of paper can end special education rights, spark lawsuits, and redefine what ‘graduation’ really means To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialo...

Does a student with a diagnosed disability who is performing at an average level in general education nonetheless qualify for special education under IDEA because of underlying academic struggles? Want to tell us something? Text us!

Alabama case related to missing progress reports  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/ Want to tell us something? Text us! Want to tell us...

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/ Want to tell us something? Text us! Want to tell us something? Text us!

In J.N. v. Oregon Department of Education, families allege that students with disabilities across Oregon were routinely placed on shortened school days, losing critical instructional time. Even after Oregon passed new laws limiting the practice, the Ninth Circuit revived the case, signaling the issue isn’t settled. This episode asks: when a child’s day keeps getting shorter, is that support—or exc...

This recent court case lays out what's essential in an FBA. Are you in alignment? 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/ Want to tell u...

When a student starts sleeping through large chunks of the school day, is that a medical problem, a behavioral issue, or a sign the school’s plan isn’t working? 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 webpag...

A family is asking the school to meet changing mental health needs. When the district offers a small therapeutic day school instead of the residential program the family prefers, who’s right — and how far must a public school go to mirror an intensive private treatment plan?  To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbg...

A refugee child. A school district. A fight for education. When trauma and translation collide, who's responsible? Let's unpack a Washington State due process case! 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...

What happens when a school district misses the deadline to respond to a parent's request for an independent occupational therapy evaluation?  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:...

Did the Edmonds School District deny a student a free appropriate public education by prematurely awarding a regular high school diploma, thereby ending the student’s eligibility for special education services before age 21? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog...

A little change of pace for everyone! On this episode we asked the Threat Assessment Coordinator at NCESD to join us to talk about a landmark case involving a student on an IEP in California.  Please be advised, due to the nature of the subject matter, this episode has slightly more intense content than our typical episode. Want to tell us something? Text us!

An existing IEP disappears into a school's filing cabinet for over three years. How do missed paperwork delayed assessments, and procedural missteps totally derail an 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...

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 her...

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?u...

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-3...

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://w...

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=dialo...

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/ Want to tell us some...

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/ Want to tell us somethi...

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/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPw...

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...

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...

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:...