The Special Education Team of Ennis Britton hosts the podcast “On the Call." Each episode focuses on a real-life special education scenario you may have encountered or might bump into very soon. Ennis Britton attorneys Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf - Wortman take the call and then discuss applicable cases and laws related to the scenario presented. Each episode wraps up with practical tips based on the Special Education Team's years of experience serving school districts throughout Ohio.
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 ho...
8 Sept 2026
On the Call: Bespoke Evaluations
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 episo...
25 Aug 2026
On the Call: MDR - "Trusted Adults, " De-escalation, and Discipline Decisions
A student escalates, the hallway gets loud, and suddenly everyone is asking: “Did we follow the IEP… like, enough?” In this episode, Erin and Jeremy break down a recent case from Massachusetts and how real-time de-escalation, “trusted adult” language, and short removals collide, and how strong documentation can keep your team out of hot water. Spoiler: implementing the plan doesn’t mean the plan magically works every time. Looking for more on this topic? Be sure to check out this past...
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