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Ennis Britton's On the Call
The Special Education Team of Ennis Britton hosts the podcast “On the Call." Each episode focuses on a real-life special education scenario you may have encountered or might bump into very soon. Ennis Britton attorneys Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf - Wortman take the call and then discuss applicable cases and laws related to the scenario presented. Each episode wraps up with practical tips based on the Special Education Team's years of experience serving school districts throughout Ohio.
Episodes
49 episodes
On the Call: Prior Written Notice
Prior Written Notices are designed to ensure parents are fully informed and able to participate meaningfully in decisions about their child’s education. In this episode, Erin and Jeremy examine a case from New Mexico in which a district’s incon...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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On the Call: 504 Complaint Process
In this episode, Erin and Jeremy explore how Section 504’s protections and its many paths for complaints intersect with team dynamics, professional boundaries, and the risk of retaliation. They review a recent case out of Florida where a school...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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On the Call: Repetitive IEP Goals
They say practice makes perfect! But is that true when it comes to repeating IEP goals? In this episode, Erin and Jeremy discuss a case out of Washington, D.C., where parents sued their local school district over an IEP that included several go...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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On the Call: Balancing Accommodations and SDI
When does a child who graduates with a regular diploma and a 3.4 g.p.a. not receive FAPE? When assistive technology and other accommodations serve as a workaround for fundamental skills that the child is capable of acquiring. In this episode, J...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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On the Call: Child Find
Every parent wants the best for their child, but the IDEA doesn't guarantee a specific outcome in education. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin unpack a Maryland case where a student with dyslexia and ADHD was ruled ineligible for special educati...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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On the Call: Extended School Year
When it comes to a school district’s responsibility to provide FAPE, summer vacation doesn’t hit pause. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin examine a case from Oregon, where a district’s denial of Extended School Year (ESY) services led to a FAPE ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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On the Call: Serious Bodily Injury
Telling someone to “break a leg” might be a way to wish them good luck, but for one Massachusetts school district, a fractured leg was no laughing matter. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin discuss a case where a hearing officer ruled that a staf...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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On the Call: Anxiety
AI and robots may represent the future, but telepresence robots are not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin unpack a compelling case where a school district’s decision to deny a student’s request to use a telepresence robot was ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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On the Call: Disciplinary Removals and FAPE
Short-term removals can be a practical tool for districts, as they typically don’t trigger IDEA safeguards or require the provision of FAPE. However, when the removal involves a student with a disability, districts must closely monitor the leng...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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On the Call: Revocation of Consent
In this episode, Jeremy and Erin cover the complexities of revocation of consent under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They discuss what happens when parents choose to revoke consent for special education services, using...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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On the Call: Autism Eligibility
A medical diagnosis can be one piece of the puzzle in special education. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin dive into autism eligibility under the IDEA, examining a case from North Carolina where a school district defended its decision to deny sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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On the Call: SRO/Law Enforcement Interactions
While no school wants to find itself in this situation, incidents happen, and how a district responds can dramatically influence the potential liability from future litigation. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin delve into a pivotal Texas case ad...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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On the Call: Social Maladjustment
In this episode, Jeremy and Erin explore the definition of "Emotional Disturbance" under IDEA and how it differs from social maladjustment, offering insights into key case law and legal interpretations that influence these assessments. They ana...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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On The Call: Career Tech
This episode highlights the important role that Career Technical Centers play in providing opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities under the protections of the IDEA and Section 504. Jeremy and Erin discuss a notable Ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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On the Call: Mental Health
Mental health can be a difficult subject. In this episode Jeremy and Erin delve into the unique challenges that arise when addressing mental health concerns for students with disabilities. Including a recent case from Pennsylvania where a distr...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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On the Call: Administrative Law and Special Education
Given the scale of federal regulations and their importance to several laws related to special education, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright may leave you feeling caught in the undertow of uncertainty. Have established "...
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Season 3
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On the Call: Special Education and Title IX
Title IX is complex, and recent proposed regulations and the ongoing lawsuits have only added to the confusion. Schools are now faced with the challenge of deciphering a maze of court rulings to understand their obligations under both state and...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Incarcerated Students
Welcome back to Season Three! When a student is locked up, districts hold the key to ensuring they receive special education. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin discuss how to move forward with a student’s IEP plan in the context of incarc...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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On the Call: Navigating Parent Communications
Duckity, Duck, Duck, %$#*! Communicating with parents can often feel like navigating a stormy sea with only a surfboard and no clear rules or guidelines. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin discuss setting boundaries without violating a parent’s r...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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On the Call: Summer Meetings
Schools Out for Summer! But that doesn’t mean you can disregard requests for evaluations that come in before the final school bell rings! As the school year winds down, Jeremy and Erin discuss the requirements under federal law and the urgency ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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On the Call: Predetermination
Sidestepping parental input before the IEP meeting can have you falling into a big rain puddle of trouble. Jeremy and Erin discuss the legalities and implications of predetermination, including a recent case from Maryland where the district’s c...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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On the Call: Child Find - Escalating Behavior
Erin and Jeremy step up to the plate to provide a breakdown of a district's obligations for Child Find under IDEA and Section 504 when escalating behavior occurs. They analyze a recent case from Tennessee where a district prevailed, but the cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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On the Call: When the 504 Plan Falls Short
Navigating the complexities between a 504 that is not working and Child Find under IDEA can feel like walking a very thin tightrope. Erin and Jeremy discuss the legal framework surrounding The Rehabilitation Act, how to differentiate the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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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 - r...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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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 sele...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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