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Our IEP Meeting was today (no real question, just processing the day)
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<blockquote data-quote="jal" data-source="post: 484775" data-attributes="member: 3477"><p>"Don't get your hopes up too high, though... sometimes these special schools really know what they are doing... IF your kid happens to fit their narrow range of specialty... and otherwise, they have no more clue - and even more attitude - than where you are"</p><p></p><p>I have to disagree with that statement to some extent with regards to my experience. I was once where you are now. It crushed husband and I to move our difficult child to a different school. Our school couldn't handle him at the time and we had the IEP, para etc all in place. difficult child has done very well at his placement. Currently, he has been there for 3 years and has been mainstreaming there and continues to have additional classes mainstreamed. We are targeting this year for moving him back into district.</p><p></p><p>Our difficult child is complex and very smart, but had such a hard time emotionally at school. This placement has been the best for him. It has helped him grow and learn how to handle his emotions appropriately. I have never been met with anything but a supportive and caring attitude for our son and ourselves. Everyone involved has had our families best interests at heart. Again, this has been our experience and I do know that it is not always the norm.</p><p></p><p>Yes, the SD will have to transport him to and from school. I have had my son go home, to my parents, to my work, wherever I need him to be whenever with no issue.</p><p></p><p>It is a heart breaking decision, but also be advised if you do go this route, go to the schools and check out the programs they are offering and see what feels right to you. Talk to the teachers, the aides, the psychologist on staff. Go with your gut. You have the right to refuse the placement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jal, post: 484775, member: 3477"] "Don't get your hopes up too high, though... sometimes these special schools really know what they are doing... IF your kid happens to fit their narrow range of specialty... and otherwise, they have no more clue - and even more attitude - than where you are" I have to disagree with that statement to some extent with regards to my experience. I was once where you are now. It crushed husband and I to move our difficult child to a different school. Our school couldn't handle him at the time and we had the IEP, para etc all in place. difficult child has done very well at his placement. Currently, he has been there for 3 years and has been mainstreaming there and continues to have additional classes mainstreamed. We are targeting this year for moving him back into district. Our difficult child is complex and very smart, but had such a hard time emotionally at school. This placement has been the best for him. It has helped him grow and learn how to handle his emotions appropriately. I have never been met with anything but a supportive and caring attitude for our son and ourselves. Everyone involved has had our families best interests at heart. Again, this has been our experience and I do know that it is not always the norm. Yes, the SD will have to transport him to and from school. I have had my son go home, to my parents, to my work, wherever I need him to be whenever with no issue. It is a heart breaking decision, but also be advised if you do go this route, go to the schools and check out the programs they are offering and see what feels right to you. Talk to the teachers, the aides, the psychologist on staff. Go with your gut. You have the right to refuse the placement. [/QUOTE]
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