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On the Call: Child Find

Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman Season 3 Episode 14

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 education under IDEA based on his academic performance. The court maintained that his performance was still “average” for his grade level. They break down what legally qualifies as a disability under IDEA, and offer strategies for resolving conflicts between parental concerns and IEP team decisions.