SpEd-Splaining

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://do...

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...

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/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ei...

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 Want to tell...

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-...

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/1FAIpQ...

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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 Want t...

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/1RkqPnwPyAI...

With uncertificated staff and months without a finalized IEP, discover how a three-day hearing led to a ruling that could impact future educational practices. 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/1_lW5iNdzON2zoQgWrZT...

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