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<blockquote data-quote="seriously" data-source="post: 446801" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>So has he had a neuropsychologist evaluation? Speech/language evaluation? Does his academic testing show deficiencies?</p><p></p><p>I don't see how they can stop you from writing - just because they tell you that doesn't mean you can't do it and have it delivered certified mail or the Canadian equivalent.</p><p></p><p>Do you have anyone go with you to the IEP meetings? If you don't have a family member or friend you think has "people" skills or experience negotiating things, maybe you could ask someone in the neighborhood who is a retired professional or your minister or someone who has run their own company. You want someone who is used to negotiate things in a setting that requires professional conduct no matter how heated the disagreement. Even if this person doesn't know a thing about your son or the school, if you coach them ahead of time that what you need is someone to sit back, listen and provide some objective outsider's input about the various positions and proposals - it will tip the balance and put the school district/principal on the defensive if this person calmly says "well, it seems to me ..." If you like, you can always step out of the room to talk with this person rather than have them speak up without consulting you first.</p><p></p><p>Have you networked with other parents of Special Education kids to find out what they have found helpful?</p><p></p><p>If I were you I would propose that they agree to a short term placement with the accommodations/supports you feel would be most helpful. Ask them for 2 or 3 months. Make it seem like their refusing would simply be unreasonable of them. What do they have to lose after all? Get it in writing and agree to a new meeting date right then.</p><p></p><p>It can't hurt to try this approach and might help break the deadlock and adversarial positions that appear to be entrenched.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seriously, post: 446801, member: 11920"] So has he had a neuropsychologist evaluation? Speech/language evaluation? Does his academic testing show deficiencies? I don't see how they can stop you from writing - just because they tell you that doesn't mean you can't do it and have it delivered certified mail or the Canadian equivalent. Do you have anyone go with you to the IEP meetings? If you don't have a family member or friend you think has "people" skills or experience negotiating things, maybe you could ask someone in the neighborhood who is a retired professional or your minister or someone who has run their own company. You want someone who is used to negotiate things in a setting that requires professional conduct no matter how heated the disagreement. Even if this person doesn't know a thing about your son or the school, if you coach them ahead of time that what you need is someone to sit back, listen and provide some objective outsider's input about the various positions and proposals - it will tip the balance and put the school district/principal on the defensive if this person calmly says "well, it seems to me ..." If you like, you can always step out of the room to talk with this person rather than have them speak up without consulting you first. Have you networked with other parents of Special Education kids to find out what they have found helpful? If I were you I would propose that they agree to a short term placement with the accommodations/supports you feel would be most helpful. Ask them for 2 or 3 months. Make it seem like their refusing would simply be unreasonable of them. What do they have to lose after all? Get it in writing and agree to a new meeting date right then. It can't hurt to try this approach and might help break the deadlock and adversarial positions that appear to be entrenched. [/QUOTE]
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