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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 111032" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>I think I would request a copy of difficult child's school records to see what is in them. I requested a copy of difficult child's records about two years ago and was suprised by the contents.</p><p></p><p>Every email or note I had sent to school was in there, all referrals (including any behavior issues that were addressed), interim reports, reports cards, child study meeting notes, IEP, etc.</p><p></p><p>Check over on the Special Education board for the exact way to make the request, but I believe there is a turn around time the school has to be held to. I would make the request because you need to know the detail. If, for example, were all the times difficult child was asked to leave the classroom noted by the teacher and placed in his file and if so, what were his/her comments? How were his suspensions written up? Were there additional notes on the school form in his file vs the form that was sent home... stuff like that.</p><p></p><p>I cannot imagine a school keeping a child who cannot or will not function in their enviornment. I like the numbers of that school though, I think most of our difficult children function better in a smaller setting. </p><p></p><p>I would attend the open house and then return for another visit a couple weeks later. The school, teachers and administrators are at their best at an open house. Go in for an imprompto tour after the open house to discuss more specific questions you have regarding the program and get a feel for the enviornment. Go around 11 so you can see how the lunchroom functions and what it's like when classes change. As to see the Special Education in progress. It gives you a better opportunity to see what his day will be like and address questions specific to the needs of your son. You don't have to get into any detail other than supports that are in place for academics.</p><p></p><p>That's just my suggestion. It's what I did when choosing a middle school for my difficult child. I attended the open house which was just general information. Then I returned later and spoke directly with teh principal regarding difficult child and the needs he would probably have. I made my decision on which of two out of zone schools based on which one would meet the majority of his needs and which one I felt he could have more success in.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 111032, member: 805"] I think I would request a copy of difficult child's school records to see what is in them. I requested a copy of difficult child's records about two years ago and was suprised by the contents. Every email or note I had sent to school was in there, all referrals (including any behavior issues that were addressed), interim reports, reports cards, child study meeting notes, IEP, etc. Check over on the Special Education board for the exact way to make the request, but I believe there is a turn around time the school has to be held to. I would make the request because you need to know the detail. If, for example, were all the times difficult child was asked to leave the classroom noted by the teacher and placed in his file and if so, what were his/her comments? How were his suspensions written up? Were there additional notes on the school form in his file vs the form that was sent home... stuff like that. I cannot imagine a school keeping a child who cannot or will not function in their enviornment. I like the numbers of that school though, I think most of our difficult children function better in a smaller setting. I would attend the open house and then return for another visit a couple weeks later. The school, teachers and administrators are at their best at an open house. Go in for an imprompto tour after the open house to discuss more specific questions you have regarding the program and get a feel for the enviornment. Go around 11 so you can see how the lunchroom functions and what it's like when classes change. As to see the Special Education in progress. It gives you a better opportunity to see what his day will be like and address questions specific to the needs of your son. You don't have to get into any detail other than supports that are in place for academics. That's just my suggestion. It's what I did when choosing a middle school for my difficult child. I attended the open house which was just general information. Then I returned later and spoke directly with teh principal regarding difficult child and the needs he would probably have. I made my decision on which of two out of zone schools based on which one would meet the majority of his needs and which one I felt he could have more success in. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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