Well...
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Shari
IsItFridayYet?
Ok, good news. The adv called back today and must have just been hurried or something yesterday...she made a lot more sense today and agreed to fight ANY kind of placement change that takes him out of the building or restricts him to partial days again.
We went thru a lot of info, with the final report from the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), we have a LOT of info to add to the IEP before they can really talk about doing anything drastic, AND she thinks she can make the meeting, even if its just a bit late.
I am still doing my homework and moving forward with my plans, but the lady I talked to today seemed to have Wee's interests in mind.
We went thru a lot of info, with the final report from the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), we have a LOT of info to add to the IEP before they can really talk about doing anything drastic, AND she thinks she can make the meeting, even if its just a bit late.
I am still doing my homework and moving forward with my plans, but the lady I talked to today seemed to have Wee's interests in mind.
DammitJanet
Well-Known Member
Are you absolutely sure you want to fight having him placed at another school? Didnt I read that there is an alternative school in another district? One that could meet wee's needs but you didnt think you could get him in because it was out of district? Well...if that is so, the school can be mandated to send him there along with transportation.
Just asking. It might be somewhere else might be better for him.
Just asking. It might be somewhere else might be better for him.
Marguerite
Active Member
As you know, I'm a fan of good home schooling, it's been great for difficult child 3 and in fact it has IMPROveD his social skills, not hindered them.
But it must be recommended for the right reasons, and not simply because the school doesn't want to put in the accommodations they should.
And yes - I agree, keep Wee's needs to the fore. But put it forcefully. Politely, but firmly. Wee's needs are not being met.
Marg
But it must be recommended for the right reasons, and not simply because the school doesn't want to put in the accommodations they should.
And yes - I agree, keep Wee's needs to the fore. But put it forcefully. Politely, but firmly. Wee's needs are not being met.
Marg
Marguerite
Active Member
I know you're the primary breadwinner. That's just one more reason for you to not take that option. Besides, as so many others have pointed out, they seem to be jumping to that option because it's the easiest FOR THEM.
I have no doubt that Wee would flourish in home schooling. But you need to earn your income, and home schooling should not be proposed when they have other options they haven't even tried. Following the IEP would be a good start.
If ever you do get to the stage where you can, or choose to, home-school wee, let me know and I'll give you some pointers on how to avoid being in each other's pockets. We've got a system with difficult child 3 that works, that allows me to leave him alone (now he's 16 especially) and even when I'm home, unless he is struggling, he gets on with his work without me necessarily needing to talk him through things. If I do, we have an intense half hour or so discussing the topic, then I leave him to continue alone. He's learning to work independently in tis way, and learning that if he doesn't do it, the work doesn't go away but it waiting for him always.
But that isn't your issue now. Home schooling should not be getting suggested until the school has really worked PROPERLY on the problem.
Marg
I have no doubt that Wee would flourish in home schooling. But you need to earn your income, and home schooling should not be proposed when they have other options they haven't even tried. Following the IEP would be a good start.
If ever you do get to the stage where you can, or choose to, home-school wee, let me know and I'll give you some pointers on how to avoid being in each other's pockets. We've got a system with difficult child 3 that works, that allows me to leave him alone (now he's 16 especially) and even when I'm home, unless he is struggling, he gets on with his work without me necessarily needing to talk him through things. If I do, we have an intense half hour or so discussing the topic, then I leave him to continue alone. He's learning to work independently in tis way, and learning that if he doesn't do it, the work doesn't go away but it waiting for him always.
But that isn't your issue now. Home schooling should not be getting suggested until the school has really worked PROPERLY on the problem.
Marg
