by Erin Wessendorf-Wortman | Sep 26, 2023 | Special Education
Sometimes the guidance concerning informal removals can feel like a game of BINGO at Erin’s in-law’s house! In this episode, Jeremy and Erin help you survey the game board, the OSEP guidelines, and make sure you understand what constitutes an informal removal and its potential repercussions. The discussion includes a case from Michigan where missed opportunities resulted in a FAPE violation. They also cover some practical tips which will have you shouting BINGO!
You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
by Jeremy Neff | Sep 12, 2023 | Special Education
Erin and Jeremy discuss the rules of the game when it comes to general education and implementation of accommodations so that no one ends up offsides. They kick around a recent case from Pennsylvania which resulted in a yellow card for a district that did not properly promulgate policies and procedures to the general education staff related to students in special education classes. They also reiterate some important training points so you are sure to get the ball down the field and into the goal as a team!
You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
by Erin Wessendorf-Wortman | Aug 22, 2023 | Special Education
Does it feel like IEEs roll in as fast as Jeremy’s 1977 Ford Granada? In this episode, Jeremy and Erin cover your options – fund or file – under the black letter law when parents request an IEE. They share a recent matter from Arizona which determined when a district must evaluate for a suspected disability and parents’ rights with regard to the IEE. The discussion includes ways to plan for an onslaught of requests so that your special education engine runs smoothly.
You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
by Jeremy Neff | Aug 8, 2023 | Special Education
School’s back in session and so is On the Call! Welcome to the second season of On the Call. In this episode, Erin and Jeremy cover the “F” word and what happens when a mistake is made under FERPA. They share an example of a recent mistake made by a school district in Michigan, how it was quickly addressed, and the SPPO’s response to their efforts. They share some best practices for determining “who needs to know what” so that you can feel like Superman when dealing with sensitive information.
Please email podcast@ennisbritton.com with your questions and any topic ideas you would like to share for the upcoming season. Be one of the first ten to send us an idea, coffee will be on us! We’ll send you a coffee gift card to enjoy while listening to the podcast.
You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
by Jeremy Neff | Jul 24, 2023
We’re On the Road Again!
Ennis Britton’s Special Education Roadshow is back on the road for exclusive one-day events in four locations throughout Ohio. The seminar day includes a full agenda of the latest special education law issues and opportunities. Review recent changes in the legal landscape, as well as trend forecasting and strategies for your special education administrative team.
Each session is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch is included!
Cost for the program is $199.00 per person.
Please plan to join us at a location near you!
*Registration is now closed for all events. Please contact jnovotny@ennisbritton.com should you have any questions.
