Education Law Blog & Podcasts

On the Call: Graduation Deferment

Graduating from high school is a significant milestone for any student, but for special education students, exiting from services can sometimes trigger last-minute deferment requests from parents. Jeremy and Erin discuss what is - and isn't - required of schools under...

On the Call: Methodology

Just when you think you have earned the scout badge in IEP writing, a parent asks for the methodology which can feel like pouring water on the perfect campfire you just built! In this episode, Erin and Jeremy discuss how methodology can be selected and the...

On the Call: Definition of Parent

Erin and Jeremy tackle the complex topic of parent definitions in this episode and how to stay on track with evaluation deadlines when there is confusion around who is the parent and conflict between those who might think they are the parent. They highlight an example...

On the Call: Shortened Day

It's a great day when parents and the District are in agreement! Jeremy and Erin follow-up on a conference call where the team wants to be sure the use of a shortened day is compliant with all the special education laws and regulations including FAPE, LRE, and 504....

On the Call: Threat Assessments

Erin and Jeremy make a stop at the intersection of threat assessments and special education considerations. They discuss the importance of the Special Education team and the Threat Assessment team coming together to consider the role a student's disability may play in...

On the Call: Virtual Meetings

In this episode, Jeremy and Erin tackle the virtual meeting roadblocks that can cause your team to detour when trying to navigate good parent participation and adherence to the guidelines. They share the details of a recent case from Indiana where a parent used the...