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I think I got what I want, so why do I still feel troubled?
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 216252" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I agree with Witz. I spent about 2 years beating heads with people from elementary and middle schools about my son. I didn't blame them at first- his first real bad behavior at school was to steal from his teacher, then his principal, so that doesn't leave much motivation or effort on their part. Nevertheless, after the second year of middle school (the theft happened at elementary school), things started to get a little better. This was after I'd let them know that I had spoken to a Special Education attny, written countless letters to school board, brought in numerous letters from psychiatrists, etc.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, it seemed that they took a turn, we actually got an iep in place that I couldn't complain about, and difficult child wanted to go to school and try. I felt just like you are describing here at first. As Witz points out, I think we just get used to watching our back and waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think you're wise to keep an eye on things to make sure the school complies with the iep and that they keep on a good, positive track. In time, if they do this, you'll be able to breathe a little easier.</p><p></p><p>I'm happy to say that while I still keep a watchful eye and scrutinize each IEP before signing it, I am finally to a point where I would once again feel a great deal of disappointment if the school switched to a negative approach with my difficult child again. Of course, that's because I no longer expect that they will, unless he went back to breaking the law at school again.</p><p></p><p>I wish you the best- you're doing fine and I think it will be ok.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 216252, member: 3699"] I agree with Witz. I spent about 2 years beating heads with people from elementary and middle schools about my son. I didn't blame them at first- his first real bad behavior at school was to steal from his teacher, then his principal, so that doesn't leave much motivation or effort on their part. Nevertheless, after the second year of middle school (the theft happened at elementary school), things started to get a little better. This was after I'd let them know that I had spoken to a Special Education attny, written countless letters to school board, brought in numerous letters from psychiatrists, etc. Anyway, it seemed that they took a turn, we actually got an iep in place that I couldn't complain about, and difficult child wanted to go to school and try. I felt just like you are describing here at first. As Witz points out, I think we just get used to watching our back and waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think you're wise to keep an eye on things to make sure the school complies with the iep and that they keep on a good, positive track. In time, if they do this, you'll be able to breathe a little easier. I'm happy to say that while I still keep a watchful eye and scrutinize each IEP before signing it, I am finally to a point where I would once again feel a great deal of disappointment if the school switched to a negative approach with my difficult child again. Of course, that's because I no longer expect that they will, unless he went back to breaking the law at school again. I wish you the best- you're doing fine and I think it will be ok. [/QUOTE]
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