Posts by Emmeline II

When my dd started K there was A LOT of writing the the hw packet, but it was "only" tracing then writing letters and numbers. After the first month I don't think she had to write more than a sentence for writing (draw a picture/write...

Schoolwise you can access special education services; special education services also include things like OT and ST, not just academic support. My ds is in third grade now (K, which was pre-diagnosis, was horrible) and 85% of his IEP...

Quote: Originally Posted by AKA_PI  Hey guys - just wanted to let you know that we have a two week follow-up meeting at DS's preschool today. I'm about 100% sure the teacher will proclaim that there has been no change...

Um, wow. I would be looking for another school. But if this is your only choice I would look into having an advocate with you for meetings. Wrightslaw.com has information on why doing a consult with a special ed attorney may be...

I would find out what your state law is regarding isolating children at school as a point of reference.   Then I would request an IEP meeting within the next week with all involved and/or who should have been involved (IEP...

I'd give your doctor a call now. If nothing else they may want to schedule her for an earlier or longer appointment than is necessary for a well-check.

Quote: I'm not saying that you shouldn't pursue evaluations, therapy, etc - but my goodness there is such a huge range of development at that age I am sort of surprised that EI and your ped are pursuing things so soon.  I...

Quote: Originally Posted by mamarhu  I would, very sweetly and almost apologetically, contact the district office. Ask politely who you should be contacting. Act like you think it must be a misunderstanding, all your...

Quote: Originally Posted by AKA_PI  Thanks everyone for your insight and encouragement. The teacher actually called me yesterday and wants his father, myself, her and the director of the center to meet to discuss my...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dee68  My son Micah is to begin Kindergarten this year.  We have been feeling like homeschooling is for us.  My son was on an iep in preschool and we had to give up all our rights...