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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 42 MIN

Therapeutic Day School vs. Residential?

from SpEd-Splaining · host Stefan Troutman

A family is asking the school to meet changing mental health needs. When the district offers a small therapeutic day school instead of the residential program the family prefers, who’s right — and how far must a public school go to mirror an intensive private treatment plan? To submit feedback or questions, fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCcjgEdpruEaYMbgCRCv6jCbARf7HGSPwdCpR8ein-37A6lQ/viewform?usp=dialogYou can find more information our connect with us on our webpage here:https://www.ncesd.org/services/sped-splain-podcast/Want to tell us something? Text us!Want to tell us something? Text us!

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