What happens when you have a homebound student and escalating parent behavior? Even when a parent’s conduct is the roadblock, the district’s obligation to implement the IEP does not disappear, so the move is to change what you can control. Erin and Jeremy review a relevant case from Washington State and share practical tips on when to reconvene the IEP team to consider a placement that can actually be implemented, how to use strong prior written notice, and how to set communication boundaries or campus restrictions without cutting off parent participation. This is a great time to pressure-test your protocols before the next crisis hits. 

If you're looking for more on this topic, we've covered it here: On the Call: Navigating Parent Communications and On the Call: Parent Participation.