When a new concern arises, does the IEP team need to reconvene right away, or can thoughtful implementation and monitoring be enough? In this episode, Jeremy and Erin take the call and examine when new information, changing needs, or disappointing progress should prompt an early IEP review. They also discuss a recent Colorado state complaint about whether a district had to revisit a kindergartner’s recently revised IEP in response to ongoing concerns. They share practical tips for responding to parent input, documenting the team’s decisions, and recognizing when “the student has good grades” is helpful evidence but not a universal legal force field.

Looking for more on this topic? Listen to this past episode: On the Call: Repetitive IEP Goals - Ennis Britton's On the Call

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Mom said, "Not yet." Dad said, "Let's do it." The district was stuck in the middle. In this episode, Erin and Jeremy tackle one of special education's most uncomfortable questions: what happens when divorced parents with equal rights completely disagree about services? They review a recent case from Delaware and explore parent participation, consent, custody orders, and why school districts should avoid becoming family court judges. Buckle up, because this IEP meeting had more drama than a holiday dinner.

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When parents demand a detailed list of assessments before signing consent, what’s a district to do? Using a recent Connecticut case as a cautionary tale, Jeremy and Erin unpack what IDEA actually requires, why over-specifying can backfire, and how districts can preserve flexibility without sidelining parent participation. They also share practical tips for documenting conversations and keeping the focus where it belongs: understanding the student’s needs.

Here is the link to the earlier episode Jeremy references: On the Call: Bespoke Education/Methodologies

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