SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

[Guest guest]

Lucy, , Jody,

These posts all point to two things:

KNOW WHAT THE PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT FOR YOUR CHILD.

KNOW YOUR CHILD...........paying attention to how your child reacts to a program

will go a long way in telling you if the program is good, helpful and beneficial

for your child. 's son was so happy and couldn't wait to go back.....GOOD

SIGN. Lucy's grandson really resisted going back......BAD SIGN. Listen to

the kids!!!! TheY REALLY WANT TO IMPROVE AND LEARN and they will tell us in

their own way, although often it takes tremendous effort to try and figure out

WHAT they are saying. Like 's mom was saying about their terrible

experience with the public preschool special ed.....it took four months to

figure out. Sometimes it takes only one visit and you know in your gut. Other

times it may take a year! And the thing is, it goes on, like Lucy having to

watch out for what reading program they are using........it takes constatnt

vigilance. It sure feels so great though, when you finally find something that

is positive and working, like s sons preschool, then you relax for a

little while! All for now, Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi . When my daughter did not have homebound instruction, we had to

include in her plan that the usual attendance policy did not apply to her, and

teachers couldn't take away points for participation when she wasn't there. We

also included that she would maintain credit provided she did the work

regardless of the amount of days she missed. She is in high school and credit

can be

taken away for excessive absences. 15 doesn't sound excessive to me, but of

course my daughter has missed over 50 days of school, so I am not a good judge.

Good luck. Kim

In a message dated 2/11/2007 12:11:11 PM Central Standard Time,

rebpick1artist@... writes:

The funny thing is that Elaney already has an IEP. I had to ask in

December that it be included that Elaney misses alot of days. I guess

that was not enough.