Ennis Britton's On the Call

On the Call: Residential Placement

Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf-Wortman Season 4 Episode 9

In this episode, Jeremy and Erin break down the legal standards for residential placements under IDEA and Section 504. They analyze lessons from a Washington state case in which the court drew clear lines between therapeutic care and educational need. They offer practical tips for early intervention, being knowledgeable about local options, staying curious and asking questions to gather key information, and avoiding costly disputes when mental health and educational needs collide.