About this podcast
Covering a wide range of education topics with instructional leaders from North Central Educational Service District.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 36 episodes
- Accommodations vs. Teaching · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 17At one point do accommodations become a substitute for teaching? This case starts the conversation of how AI might impact FAPE. To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form…
- Graduation · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 16When a diploma closes doors instead of opening them—was this student graduated, or exited? This case exposes how one piece of paper can end special education rights, spark…
- Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 15Does a student with a diagnosed disability who is performing at an average level in general education nonetheless qualify for special education under IDEA because of underlying…
- Missing Progress Reports · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 14Alabama case related to missing progress reports To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link…
- Evidence based curriculum · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 13To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog…
- Shortened Days, Long Consequences · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 12In J.N. v. Oregon Department of Education, families allege that students with disabilities across Oregon were routinely placed on shortened school days, losing critical…
- What is in an FBA? · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 11This recent court case lays out what's essential in an FBA. Are you in alignment? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link…
- Sleeping in School · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 10When a student starts sleeping through large chunks of the school day, is that a medical problem, a behavioral issue, or a sign the school’s plan isn’t working? To submit…
- Therapeutic Day School vs. Residential? · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 9A family is asking the school to meet changing mental health needs. When the district offers a small therapeutic day school instead of the residential program the family prefers…
- Native Language · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 8A refugee child. A school district. A fight for education. When trauma and translation collide, who's responsible? Let's unpack a Washington State due process case! To submit…
- Sensory Motor · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 7What happens when a school district misses the deadline to respond to a parent's request for an independent occupational therapy evaluation? To submit feedback or questions, fill…
- Graduation · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 6Did the Edmonds School District deny a student a free appropriate public education by prematurely awarding a regular high school diploma, thereby ending the student’s eligibility…
- Threat Assessment with Special Guest: Hunter M.! · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 5A little change of pace for everyone! On this episode we asked the Threat Assessment Coordinator at NCESD to join us to talk about a landmark case involving a student on an IEP…
- Missing IEP · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 4An existing IEP disappears into a school's filing cabinet for over three years. How do missed paperwork delayed assessments, and procedural missteps totally derail an education?…
- Revoking Enrollment Due to Behavior · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 3What happens when a school district revokes a student’s enrollment due to behavior, and how does that impact a child’s right to special education services? To submit feedback or…
- Home-Based Enrollment · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 2The student requires intensive home-based services as part of their IEP. However due to extenuating circumstances, many of those house go unfulfilled. Who's responsible for…
- AT Devices · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 1This one goes out to Steve Banda, our most loyal listener. Fear not, my friend! We're back! Did the district fail to adequately assess or support the student's language and…
- HIB and FERPA · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 16In today’s episode, we dive into the critical findings of a recent FERPA case that could change how we view educational rights for all students To submit feedback or questions…
- 3 Dimensions of FAPE · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 15Challenges emerge and progress stalls when transitioning to a new grade level. Schools response? A more restrictive placement. If parents believe in a different approach, who…
- Predetermination · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 14Did the district deny a student FAPE but using a 3x3 model for math instruction? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link…
