Home and School Communication Book

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Penny and group,

An ordinary notebook with all Colin's phone numbers--all of mine,home and

cell and his dad's pager instructions written in permanent marker--is what I

have used for years in elementary school and now in middle school.

I also created a binder full of information about Colin that includes all

his signs and directions for operating and programming his communication

devices.

It includes tips on how to handle problem behaviors and recent medical

reports and a complete copy of his IEP. This is a huge binder--the biggest

D-ring binder that Staples carries. It is tabbed so that the sections are easy

to find even on a bad day. Every August I update it. I left room on most pages

for staff comments. His sixth grade special education teacher also created a

condensed version that she gives to substitute teachers and aides.

,Colin P's mom

[ ] school communication log

This year will be the first year Kenzie goes to school all day. It will also

be the first year I haven't driven 65 miles to pick him up everyday, which will

be nice. However, because I won't be picking him up I won't be seeing the

teacher in person everyday. I need some ideas for a really good but user

friendly communication log for his teacher and I. We have also talked about

taking polaroids so I can talk about his day with him. Polaroids are really

expensive so there probably won't be a lot of that. Anyhow I would love some

ideas that have worked for all of you.

Thanks for your help.

Penny