Adams, Adamson, Adler, Anderson, Bueller…Bueller…Bueller? While Principal Rooney may not be the best example of how to handle a student’s absence, excessive absenteeism should start to raise some red flags at the district. In this episode, Jeremy and Erin discuss a case from Michigan where the OCR determined that the school’s failure to reevaluate a student with disabilities may have resulted in a denial of FAPE. Join them as they provide practical tips on when to evaluate or reevaluate chronically absent students and how to determine if those absences are related to the student’s disability.

School incidents don’t just stay in the classroom anymore! They’re landing on your For You Page. But are those viral videos FERPA compliant? In this episode, Erin and Jeremy break down a Colorado case where a parent’s TikTok went viral and an anonymous commenter claiming to be a school employee jumped in to “set the record straight.” The attorneys explore how social media can collide with schools’ confidentiality obligations, the implications of parents sharing information about their children on social media, and offer practical tips for educators before hitting “send.”

Here is the link to the earlier FERPA episode Jeremy references.

*Want to learn more about Burns Night that Jeremy references? You can check it out here!

Friday night lights aren’t the only game in town! It’s time for the 2025 Ennis Britton Special Education Roadshow! Our Section 504 “playbook” will get your whole school team ready to score big wins. Be sure to register here!

In this episode, Jeremy and Erin tackle the growing tension between efficiency and individualization in special education documentation. As new technology allows for more dropdown menus, AI tools, and preset program options, the challenge is ensuring that IEPs and 504 plans remain truly tailored to each student. They review the legal framework under IDEA, Section 504, and a case out of New York that emphasizes the requirement for individualized plans. They share practical tips covering privacy safeguards and record retention, staff training, and careful integration of emerging technology.

Friday night lights aren’t the only game in town! It’s time for the 2025 Ennis Britton Special Education Roadshow! Our Section 504 “playbook” will get your whole school team ready to score big wins. Be sure to register here!