When “a class within a class” becomes reality, what’s a district supposed to do? In this episode, Jeremy and Erin dig into the legal and practical considerations that come with moving a student from general education to a self‑contained environment. They walk through what teams must consider, what districts can do, and how to make sure support ends up where it’s most effective. A shift in placement isn’t about giving up; it’s about matching services to student needs in a defensible, well‑documented way.

Looking for more on this topic? Check out: Season 4, Episode 8: On the Call: Safety Fears and LRE Considerations, and Season 4, Episode 1: Kindergarten IAES

Your favorite podcasters, Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf‑Wortman, will be attending LRP’s National Institute in New Orleans, April 26–29, 2026! Jeremy and Pam Leist will present 'What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Navigating Section 504’s Hidden Risks' at the Pre‑Symposium, followed by Monday sessions on Mental Health (Jeremy) and Service Animals (Pam). Hope to see you there! Here is the link to register!

What happens when a student with an IEP is caught with weed at school, and everyone says, “We don’t need an MDR! It’s drugs!”? In this episode, Jeremy and Erin unpack a federal court decision that turned that approach upside down. They talk discipline days, interim placements, settlement agreements that come back to haunt you, and how to keep your district out of the crosshairs while still holding students accountable. Spoiler Alert: “Ignore the IEP until this blows over” is not a winning strategy.

Looking for more on MDR? Check out these episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1: On the Call: MDR Basics
• Season 2, Episode 11: On the Call: MDR Unidentified Student and Request for Evaluation

Your favorite podcasters, Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf‑Wortman, will be attending LRP’s National Institute in New Orleans, April 26–29, 2026! Jeremy and Pam Leist will present 'What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Navigating Section 504’s Hidden Risks' at the Pre‑Symposium, followed by Monday sessions on Mental Health (Jeremy) and Service Animals (Pam). Hope to see you there! Here is the link to register!

A sock full of rocks and a hallway surprise,
One clunky, thunky moment that opened some eyes.
Erin and Jeremy dive in deep
To a Wisconsin case where the problems ran steep.

A reevaluation? Too narrow in scope.
A BIP untouched, and there went the hope.
What started as one small safety blip
Turned quickly to FAPE starting to slip.

When manifestations found, what must teams do?
How wide should the reevaluation review?
With practical pointers, steady and sound,
They map the next steps when behavior comes around!

*Be sure to check out the earlier episodes related to this topic: Season 1, Episode 1: On the Call: MDR Basics and Season 2, Episode 11: On the Call: MDR Unidentified Student and Request for Evaluation

Your favorite podcasters, Jeremy Neff and Erin Wessendorf‑Wortman, will be attending LRP’s National Institute in New Orleans, April 26–29, 2026! Jeremy and Pam Leist will present 'What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Navigating Section 504’s Hidden Risks' at the Pre‑Symposium, followed by Monday sessions on Mental Health (Jeremy) and Service Animals (Pam). Hope to see you there! Here is the link to register!