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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 56839" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>First I want to thank everyone for your help and suggestions again. I'm so very glad this site is here!!! I carefully read and reread every comment, idea, and suggestion that was given to me. I truly value each and every opinion. </p><p></p><p>Sheila, the site you recommended was excellent!!! I printed a copy of the chapter on tests and measurements and husband and I both read it several times. Martie, husband and I took your advice and wrote down a specific set of questions that we wanted answers to. I also photocopied some of difficult child 2's written assignments and a description of the daily living skills program that I wanted difficult child 2 to attend in the fall. (Unfortunately this program has most likely been cut due to lack of funding.:thumbsdown::nonono:. While I found this out prior to the meeting, I still wanted the SPED director to review the course material.)</p><p></p><p>The meeting went much, much better than anticipated. It was truly a meeting just to go over the results of the evaluation. As I already mentioned, the only persons in attendance were myself, husband, the SPED director, and the Board Certified Behavioral Analyist (BCBA). The meeting lasted almost two hours!!! </p><p></p><p>The BCBA went over each item on the evaluation and gave us time to ask questions. The four of us discussed what we believed to be the main areas that need to be addressed. Although husband and I disagreed with some of the information concerning written expression, the four of us agreed on most things. </p><p></p><p>The BCBA had to leave while husband and I still had a few things we wanted to discuss. However, the SPED director answered the remaining questions we had. The SPED director invited the BCBA back at the end of August when the SPED director is going to assemble the entire team for a team meeting. At the next meeting, we'll write an IEP for difficult child 2. </p><p></p><p>The SPED director told us that on friday, he is going to meet with the principal to go over what was discussed at our meeting, and to review the written assignments I gave him. </p><p></p><p>For husband and I, one of the best parts of the meeting was when the BCBA said that she could give difficult child 2 a vocational survey to determine what types of work he would best be suited for upon graduation. The SPED director, husband and myself thought this was an excellent idea. husband and I mentioned that we want difficult child 2's high school education, as much as possible, to revolve around skills that he can use in the work force when he graduates. </p><p></p><p>The SPED director said that if we want, he will begin the process of getting difficult child 2 tested by our state because he believes he might qualify for state aid on many levels once he graduates. I don't want to be too optimistic (SP???), but, I'm beginning to see a glimmer of light at the end of the long, dark tunnel we've felt trapped in for so long...</p><p></p><p>For now, I'm going to take a few days off from thinking about difficult child 2's future. I hope I'm able to do this because I truly am exhausted and stressed from the past few months!!!</p><p></p><p>I'll be back with an update at the end of August, beginning of September. I hope that things continue to go this well. I've NEVER had such a positive experience with a SPED director in the past!!! I've heard that our new SPED director has a good heart and tries to do the right thing... I hope he doesn't let us down...</p><p></p><p>Thanks again, WFEN</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 56839, member: 3388"] First I want to thank everyone for your help and suggestions again. I'm so very glad this site is here!!! I carefully read and reread every comment, idea, and suggestion that was given to me. I truly value each and every opinion. Sheila, the site you recommended was excellent!!! I printed a copy of the chapter on tests and measurements and husband and I both read it several times. Martie, husband and I took your advice and wrote down a specific set of questions that we wanted answers to. I also photocopied some of difficult child 2's written assignments and a description of the daily living skills program that I wanted difficult child 2 to attend in the fall. (Unfortunately this program has most likely been cut due to lack of funding.[img]:thumbsdown:[/img][img]:nonono:[/img]. While I found this out prior to the meeting, I still wanted the SPED director to review the course material.) The meeting went much, much better than anticipated. It was truly a meeting just to go over the results of the evaluation. As I already mentioned, the only persons in attendance were myself, husband, the SPED director, and the Board Certified Behavioral Analyist (BCBA). The meeting lasted almost two hours!!! The BCBA went over each item on the evaluation and gave us time to ask questions. The four of us discussed what we believed to be the main areas that need to be addressed. Although husband and I disagreed with some of the information concerning written expression, the four of us agreed on most things. The BCBA had to leave while husband and I still had a few things we wanted to discuss. However, the SPED director answered the remaining questions we had. The SPED director invited the BCBA back at the end of August when the SPED director is going to assemble the entire team for a team meeting. At the next meeting, we'll write an IEP for difficult child 2. The SPED director told us that on friday, he is going to meet with the principal to go over what was discussed at our meeting, and to review the written assignments I gave him. For husband and I, one of the best parts of the meeting was when the BCBA said that she could give difficult child 2 a vocational survey to determine what types of work he would best be suited for upon graduation. The SPED director, husband and myself thought this was an excellent idea. husband and I mentioned that we want difficult child 2's high school education, as much as possible, to revolve around skills that he can use in the work force when he graduates. The SPED director said that if we want, he will begin the process of getting difficult child 2 tested by our state because he believes he might qualify for state aid on many levels once he graduates. I don't want to be too optimistic (SP???), but, I'm beginning to see a glimmer of light at the end of the long, dark tunnel we've felt trapped in for so long... For now, I'm going to take a few days off from thinking about difficult child 2's future. I hope I'm able to do this because I truly am exhausted and stressed from the past few months!!! I'll be back with an update at the end of August, beginning of September. I hope that things continue to go this well. I've NEVER had such a positive experience with a SPED director in the past!!! I've heard that our new SPED director has a good heart and tries to do the right thing... I hope he doesn't let us down... Thanks again, WFEN [/QUOTE]
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