Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 First mistake I made was trust that the school and the iep meeting had my child’s best interest at heart From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Karp Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 2:30 PM To: Subject: FW: IEP mistakes Wilbur Hawke <wilburfndfl (DOT) org> wrote: From: " Hawke " <wilburhawkeembarqmail> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 9:57 AM To: wilburfndfl (DOT) org Subject: IEP mistakes Top ten mistakes made by parents 1) Fail to learn the process 2) Fail to document the process in it’s entirety 3) Fail to write the IEP for the child and not for a program 4) Fail to write the IEP with clarity measure and baselines 5) Fail to have your involvement be more than once a year meetings 6) Fail to monitor IEP progress continuously with concrete data 7) Fail to take the time to ask questions 8) Fail to request copies of documents and policies generated by others 9) Fail to refuse consent for something that you do not have a clear understanding. 10) Fail to follow up on unanswered questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Your “first mistake” is made by most parents. After all if they did what was best for your child there would be no need for advocates. It is unfortunate the law only calls for an appropriate service and trying to prove it is not appropriate is a monumental task. When it comes to good, better and best, the school district aims for good. I cringe when I recall the school district’s phrase, “Broward School District doesn’t do one-on-one instruction.” So much for individual needs!!! I feel that the school district probably does an excellent job when it has to deal with those children on the fringe who are most manageable and have the best chance to succeed. This is probably true with the school district students or those at Baudiun. Add a child with more severe problems and they fail miserably because they don’t do what is best for the child. Mediocrity doesn’t work with severe problems. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of liebmj Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 4:49 PM To: sList Subject: RE: FW: IEP mistakes First mistake I made was trust that the school and the iep meeting had my child’s best interest at heart From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Karp Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 2:30 PM To: Subject: FW: IEP mistakes Wilbur Hawke wrote: From: " Hawke " Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 9:57 AM To: wilbur@... Subject: IEP mistakes Top ten mistakes made by parents 1) Fail to learn the process 2) Fail to document the process in it’s entirety 3) Fail to write the IEP for the child and not for a program 4) Fail to write the IEP with clarity measure and baselines 5) Fail to have your involvement be more than once a year meetings 6) Fail to monitor IEP progress continuously with concrete data 7) Fail to take the time to ask questions 8) Fail to request copies of documents and policies generated by others 9) Fail to refuse consent for something that you do not have a clear understanding. 10) Fail to follow up on unanswered questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Individual teachers cannot all be blamed for the mistakes of others. I am a teacher of autism in Broward Schools. I spent $50,000 out of pocket to receive my doctorate in special education with a minor in autism through Nova Southeastern to enhance my teaching abilities. It will take me over 10 years to earn that money back based on the minimal difference in pay that a doctorate yields in Broward County. I love working with children who are diagnosed with autism more than words can express, and it is highly unfortunate that the mistakes of many teachers (I will not deny the district's inability to select qualified teachers) affect the opinions of all parents. What I urge you to do is always ask questions. I invite my students' parents into my classroom, model strategies, gladly show data, and answer any and all questions. My job is to teach your child but also mentor parents as instructors of their children. I can only be with your child 30 hrs a week - you will be with your child forever. It is my duty to advocate for your child and guarantee that he/she receives not only a legally appropriate education, but a high-quality education (which is not guaranteed by Broward Schools or IDEA). I hope this helps you to see that there really are a few good ones out there who are genuinely concerned about your child's well-being. IEP mistakes Top ten mistakes made by parents 1) Fail to learn the process 2) Fail to document the process in it’s entirety 3) Fail to write the IEP for the child and not for a program 4) Fail to write the IEP with clarity measure and baselines 5) Fail to have your involvement be more than once a year meetings 6) Fail to monitor IEP progress continuously with concrete data 7) Fail to take the time to ask questions 8) Fail to request copies of documents and policies generated by others 9) Fail to refuse consent for something that you do not have a clear understanding. 10) Fail to follow up on unanswered questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 , I’m sorry I left out a very important piece to the puzzle: the teacher. I remember going to an IEP about 20 years ago. At that time present at the meeting were the parents, the parent’s psychologist and the teacher. Some how things got more complicated. Perhaps the size of the school district is a disadvantage. I grew up in a area where the town was the school district and not the county. From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Wells Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 5:12 PM To: sList Subject: Re: FW: IEP mistakes Individual teachers cannot all be blamed for the mistakes of others. I am a teacher of autism in Broward Schools. I spent $50,000 out of pocket to receive my doctorate in special education with a minor in autism through Nova Southeastern to enhance my teaching abilities. It will take me over 10 years to earn that money back based on the minimal difference in pay that a doctorate yields in Broward County. I love working with children who are diagnosed with autism more than words can express, and it is highly unfortunate that the mistakes of many teachers (I will not deny the district's inability to select qualified teachers) affect the opinions of all parents. What I urge you to do is always ask questions. I invite my students' parents into my classroom, model strategies, gladly show data, and answer any and all questions. My job is to teach your child but also mentor parents as instructors of their children. I can only be with your child 30 hrs a week - you will be with your child forever. It is my duty to advocate for your child and guarantee that he/she receives not only a legally appropriate education, but a high-quality education (which is not guaranteed by Broward Schools or IDEA). I hope this helps you to see that there really are a few good ones out there who are genuinely concerned about your child's well-being. IEP mistakes Top ten mistakes made by parents 1) Fail to learn the process 2) Fail to document the process in it’s entirety 3) Fail to write the IEP for the child and not for a program 4) Fail to write the IEP with clarity measure and baselines 5) Fail to have your involvement be more than once a year meetings 6) Fail to monitor IEP progress continuously with concrete data 7) Fail to take the time to ask questions 8) Fail to request copies of documents and policies generated by others 9) Fail to refuse consent for something that you do not have a clear understanding. 10) Fail to follow up on unanswered questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Dear , My son's teachers are always in our prayers. My husband and I try to be involved in my son's education and it is a blessing when we do get a teacher like how you describe yourself in your posting. Best of luck to you. I hope you become an inspiration to other teachers. Ida > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: " Hawke " <wilburhawke@ embarqmail. com> > Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 9:57 AM > To: wilburfndfl (DOT) org > Subject: IEP mistakes > Top ten mistakes made by parents > > 1) Fail to learn the process > 2) Fail to document the process in it's entirety > 3) Fail to write the IEP for the child and not for a program > 4) Fail to write the IEP with clarity measure and baselines > 5) Fail to have your involvement be more than once a year meetings > 6) Fail to monitor IEP progress continuously with concrete data > 7) Fail to take the time to ask questions > 8) Fail to request copies of documents and policies generated by others > 9) Fail to refuse consent for something that you do not have a clear understanding. > 10) Fail to follow up on unanswered questions > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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