Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 If your goal is to place her in the regular ed kindergarten classroom wouldn't you think you should try that out in the first place instead of starting her off in a more restrictive environment? Exactly! She does not need to earn her way into the regular ed classroom. She needs to be given the appropriate supports and accommodations to be successful in the regular ed class. Kindergarten is the best time to start her in regular ed classes and for her to learn what appropriate behavior is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Is it possible to have your daughter slowly transition from the self contained class to the KK class from Aug to Dec then after the break she can start in a KK class. They would have to work really hard on appropriate behaviors to get her ready for the transition. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryDate: Mon, 10 May 2010 06:32:05 -0700 (PDT)To: <autism-georgia >Subject: Re: IEP what is an LEA? All the options were discussed and everyone agreed that Ruby's cognitive / academic skills are adequate for Kindergarten. the pre-k teacher stated that she didn't think she could be in a K class with the behaviors she currently exhibits in pre-K (running away / screaming when asked to do non-preferred tasks. diffifulty adjusting to changes in schedule / routine.) we really felt ambushed by the whole meeting. it was obvious that the pre-k teacher had prepped everyone to gear us toward the small group (self contained) classroom because all the discussion revolved around the idea that kids can't scream in K or they are put in the hall and all the other kids would shun our daughter if she has tantrums at school...we signed the forms with the expecation that we would go and observe the classroom and make alternate plans as needed based on that observation. we observed the class and honestly it's what she needed last year! her pre-k class isspecial needs but it's a mixed bag of disabilities and there's no real focus on autism. From: Joy Roberson <joyroberson38>Subject: Re: IEPTo: autism-georgia Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 5:06 PM ask for another IEP with a different LEA and ask for supporting data to document that that the co taught class room is not the LRE. were all continuum of services considered at the IEP mtg, especially looking at supported instruction. i hear you talking about behavior but what was said about abiltiies- specifically abililty to learn academic skills.. did they report skills from the Batelle, psychological, etc... the small group -are they referring to an INclusion class or sped self-contained classroom? From: andi russell <andinuriyahoo (DOT) com>To: autism-georgia@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, May 9, 2010 12:18:21 PMSubject: IEP What happens if we have completed an IEP meeting and signed all the forms but then change our minds about the recommendations? I know we can call another meeting, but what if the school members don't agree with what we want? It was recommended that our daughter go into a small group classroom for kindergarten - solely based on behavioral issues in pre-k. we think she can succeed in a co-taught classroom with support. if we re-convene the IEP group (with less than 2 weeks left in the school year!) what are our chances of success if her current teacher doesn't agree with us? Thanks for any input!! andi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yes - that's an option From: Joy Roberson <joyroberson38@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: IEPTo: autism-georgia@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 5:06 PM ask for another IEP with a different LEA and ask for supporting data to document that that the co taught class room is not the LRE. were all continuum of services considered at the IEP mtg, especially looking at supported instruction. i hear you talking about behavior but what was said about abiltiies- specifically abililty to learn academic skills.. did they report skills from the Batelle, psychological, etc... the small group -are they referring to an INclusion class or sped self-contained classroom? From: andi russell <andinuriyahoo (DOT) com>To: autism-georgia@ yahoogroups. comSent: Sun, May 9, 2010 12:18:21 PMSubject: IEP What happens if we have completed an IEP meeting and signed all the forms but then change our minds about the recommendations? I know we can call another meeting, but what if the school members don't agree with what we want? It was recommended that our daughter go into a small group classroom for kindergarten - solely based on behavioral issues in pre-k. we think she can succeed in a co-taught classroom with support. if we re-convene the IEP group (with less than 2 weeks left in the school year!) what are our chances of success if her current teacher doesn't agree with us? Thanks for any input!! andi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 If your goal is to place her in the regular ed kindergarten classroom wouldn't you think you should try that out in the first place instead of starting her off in a more restrictive environment? --- IEP What happens if we have completed an IEP meeting and signed all the forms but then change our minds about the recommendations? I know we can call another meeting, but what if the school members don't agree with what we want? It was recommended that our daughter go into a small group classroom for kindergarten - solely based on behavioral issues in pre-k. we think she can succeed in a co-taught classroom with support. if we re-convene the IEP group (with less than 2 weeks left in the school year!) what are our chances of success if her current teacher doesn't agree with us? Thanks for any input!! andi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 My thinking is this. Our children are already different. The more appropriate behaviors she has the better off she will be at being accepted by staff and students alike. She is not earning her way in she learning appropriate skills to be successful once she gets to KK. Coming off the summer she may require a more restrictive/structured environment. What is important is that the teacher(s) know what the end goal is and they bust their butts to get her there.This is just a thought-this is what I did with my son when he was in KK. He is now 16 in 9th grade collab classes. All kids are different; those are just my thoughts.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: KAddams@...Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 16:54:33 EDTTo: <autism-georgia >Subject: Re: IEP In a message dated 5/10/10 3:59:53 PM, stacydanielsclan (DOT) org writes:If your goal is to place her in the regular ed kindergarten classroom wouldn't you think you should try that out in the first place instead of starting her off in a more restrictive environment?Exactly! She does not need to earn her way into the regular ed classroom. She needs to be given the appropriate supports and accommodations to be successful in the regular ed class. Kindergarten is the best time to start her in regular ed classes and for her to learn what appropriate behavior is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Have your friend contact PEPPINC.org. They can tell her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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