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<blockquote data-quote="Martie" data-source="post: 65806" data-attributes="member: 284"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>This may seem to obvious to ask, but what does your SD's evaluation say about your son's academic performance. What are his academic and behavioral needs? It does not matter if he is above grade level....academics need to be considered because they are often a source of behavioral problems even for capable kids.</p><p></p><p>Next he needs a BIP. This is required by law for any child whose behavior impacts learning and behavior or the learning of other children in the gen ed classroom. This is about 100% of the kids on these boards. </p><p></p><p>There is no IEP "for bi-polar". By definition, an IEP is individualized and addresses the needs not the label of the child. What you need in my opinion is to understand you and your child's legal rights so that you can force the SD to comply. Taking someone with you is a good idea, although I prefer taking someone who doesn't have to be paid...You are correct, the monitor, improve, report...is not an IEP. Many kids who have problems with "coming unglued" do better if they have one safe place or person they can go to without being punished for it....before things escalate. Schools sometimes resist this saying the child will use it to escape work...the relevant question is how much work is done during and immediately after a meltdown....A brief release valve visit to the safe person almost always results in less disruption for everyone and thus, less lost instructional time.</p><p></p><p>You are a full participating member of the IEP team, but it seems as though either your SD does not know or does not care about writing a helpful and legally compliant IEP.</p><p></p><p>Martie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martie, post: 65806, member: 284"] Hello, This may seem to obvious to ask, but what does your SD's evaluation say about your son's academic performance. What are his academic and behavioral needs? It does not matter if he is above grade level....academics need to be considered because they are often a source of behavioral problems even for capable kids. Next he needs a BIP. This is required by law for any child whose behavior impacts learning and behavior or the learning of other children in the gen ed classroom. This is about 100% of the kids on these boards. There is no IEP "for bi-polar". By definition, an IEP is individualized and addresses the needs not the label of the child. What you need in my opinion is to understand you and your child's legal rights so that you can force the SD to comply. Taking someone with you is a good idea, although I prefer taking someone who doesn't have to be paid...You are correct, the monitor, improve, report...is not an IEP. Many kids who have problems with "coming unglued" do better if they have one safe place or person they can go to without being punished for it....before things escalate. Schools sometimes resist this saying the child will use it to escape work...the relevant question is how much work is done during and immediately after a meltdown....A brief release valve visit to the safe person almost always results in less disruption for everyone and thus, less lost instructional time. You are a full participating member of the IEP team, but it seems as though either your SD does not know or does not care about writing a helpful and legally compliant IEP. Martie [/QUOTE]
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