
Accommodations vs. Teaching
At 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 at this link: https://docs.google.com/for

Hosted by Stefan Troutman · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 36 episodes
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Stefan Troutman hosts SpEd-Splaining, a education show with 36 episodes published.

At 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 at this link: https://docs.google.com/for

When 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 lawsuits, and redefine what ‘graduation’ really

Does 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 academic struggles? Want to tell us somethi

Alabama case related to missing progress reports To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=di

To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialog You can find more information our connect wi

In J.N. v. Oregon Department of Education, families allege that students with disabilities across Oregon were routinely placed on shortened school days, losing critical instructional time. Even after Oregon passed new la

This 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGS

When 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 feedback or questions, fill out the form at this

A 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, who’s right — and how far must a public s

A 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 feedback or questions, fill out the form at t

What 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 out the form at this link: https://docs.g

Did 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 for special education services before age

A 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 in California. Please be advised, due to th

An 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? To submit feedback or questions, fill out

What 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 questions, fill out the form at this link:

The 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 making up the difference—and how much is actual

This 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 communication needs and did they fail to revise

In 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, fill out the form at this link: https://doc

Challenges 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 decides what constitutes an appropriate educa

Did 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSP
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