Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process

[Guest guest]

I could not disagree more from  the first word of the paragraph

to the last word of the paragraph. Our children have a more serious problem

than Broward County Schools finding funds for appropriate services for the

children that is mandated by law. If I had my way I would withdraw all IDEA

funds for services and let the state meet its obligation using only state funds.

The therapist caseload is not a parent's problem but the schools. If they were

more concerned about the services our children receive they would do something

about it and stop crying poverty. The number of children they serve should have

nothing to do with putting them in groups or clusters and the reason is unique,

unique, unique needs of the child. Should I say it again? The phrase is

" unique needs " of the child. That is where the school district should

start their evaluation, not ignore it. The statement that 30 minutes per day of

Speech Therapy is a " good amount for kids with significant needs " is

determined by what language professional? Or is it determined by Budget Director?

There is no such wording as " significant needs " in the law. It must

be unique needs. Speech and clusters don't mix. The cluster just merely divides

the valuable time amongst many to the point where the therapy becomes insignificant

and useless.  I honestly don't understand why you would wait for the child to

get older before academics becomes the focus. Academics should be the focus

from the very start. I would like to see the objective data that shows the STAR

Program has any influence in correcting the behavior of children. Although

autistic children are visual learners once they have a sufficient amount of

vocabulary they should be treated as verbal learners. After all this is the

objective in the first place. It is so easy to continue using visuals but easy

is not the name of the game. You also have to remember that working together is

a two-way street. All a parent has to do is disagree with something and

cooperation becomes a one-way street.  Parent involvement has little if

anything to do with a child doing better with 3 days per week than the child

with 5. Did you ever consider that perhaps the 5 days per week child may need

more Speech? But this is actually comparing apples and oranges. You can't

expect two different spectrum children have the same progress. It defies

reality.

And lastly but not least, if you think all these professionals

are under a lot of pressure, talk to a mother or father or even a grandfather,

and find out what pressure really is. After they have divorced their spouse,

lost their home and are raising a Special Needs child, what kind of pressure

could they possible have?

  

From: sList

[mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Aileen Montag

Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:30 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+ help with ESE Process

One therapist for 36 children is actually considered a

very low number. In Broward County most speech therapists are

seeing upwards of 60, 75 children and some even more. Some states have

caps on the number of children that therapists can see but Florida is not one

of them. This has been particularly hard for therapists this year with

cuts,etc. Expectations have become very high where therapists must see

many children and do a significant amount of paperwork. In the schools

most therapy is grouped (you can see why with that amount of children to

service) Most therapists can find ways to make accomodations for those

kids that need individual services but it is getting harder and harder with

cuts and scheduling these days. In terms of the amount of therapy- 150

min which could be divided into 30 min per day 5 day per week is a good

amount for kids that have significant needs. keep in mind that

especially in programs such as clusters, communication should be ongoing all

day and not just done at " speech time " . Also, as kids are

getting older and academics become more of a focus, sometimes the amount of

pull out services needs to be decreased. It is all dependent on the

child and how he/she is doing and there is not one recipe for all.

Everyone is working hard and just like drs, every other profession, everyone

is feeling the pressure these days. The best thing is for therapists

and parents to work together so that carryover can be done. I have seen

children that receive 5 days of speech do worse than those with 3 days when

the parent is more involved,etc

I currently work in the schools but am available for some

other services as well, preferably close to the sunrise area- please contact

privately for more info

good luck!

From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ yahoo.com>

Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help

with ESE Process

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

acceptance into the group.

We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

Kindergarten options for August.

I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

Thank you in advance!

from

[Guest guest]

I could not disagree more from  the first word of the paragraph

to the last word of the paragraph. Our children have a more serious problem

than Broward County Schools finding funds for appropriate services for the

children that is mandated by law. If I had my way I would withdraw all IDEA

funds for services and let the state meet its obligation using only state funds.

The therapist caseload is not a parent's problem but the schools. If they were

more concerned about the services our children receive they would do something

about it and stop crying poverty. The number of children they serve should have

nothing to do with putting them in groups or clusters and the reason is unique,

unique, unique needs of the child. Should I say it again? The phrase is

" unique needs " of the child. That is where the school district should

start their evaluation, not ignore it. The statement that 30 minutes per day of

Speech Therapy is a " good amount for kids with significant needs " is

determined by what language professional? Or is it determined by Budget Director?

There is no such wording as " significant needs " in the law. It must

be unique needs. Speech and clusters don't mix. The cluster just merely divides

the valuable time amongst many to the point where the therapy becomes insignificant

and useless.  I honestly don't understand why you would wait for the child to

get older before academics becomes the focus. Academics should be the focus

from the very start. I would like to see the objective data that shows the STAR

Program has any influence in correcting the behavior of children. Although

autistic children are visual learners once they have a sufficient amount of

vocabulary they should be treated as verbal learners. After all this is the

objective in the first place. It is so easy to continue using visuals but easy

is not the name of the game. You also have to remember that working together is

a two-way street. All a parent has to do is disagree with something and

cooperation becomes a one-way street.  Parent involvement has little if

anything to do with a child doing better with 3 days per week than the child

with 5. Did you ever consider that perhaps the 5 days per week child may need

more Speech? But this is actually comparing apples and oranges. You can't

expect two different spectrum children have the same progress. It defies

reality.

And lastly but not least, if you think all these professionals

are under a lot of pressure, talk to a mother or father or even a grandfather,

and find out what pressure really is. After they have divorced their spouse,

lost their home and are raising a Special Needs child, what kind of pressure

could they possible have?

  

From: sList

[mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Aileen Montag

Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:30 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+ help with ESE Process

One therapist for 36 children is actually considered a

very low number. In Broward County most speech therapists are

seeing upwards of 60, 75 children and some even more. Some states have

caps on the number of children that therapists can see but Florida is not one

of them. This has been particularly hard for therapists this year with

cuts,etc. Expectations have become very high where therapists must see

many children and do a significant amount of paperwork. In the schools

most therapy is grouped (you can see why with that amount of children to

service) Most therapists can find ways to make accomodations for those

kids that need individual services but it is getting harder and harder with

cuts and scheduling these days. In terms of the amount of therapy- 150

min which could be divided into 30 min per day 5 day per week is a good

amount for kids that have significant needs. keep in mind that

especially in programs such as clusters, communication should be ongoing all

day and not just done at " speech time " . Also, as kids are

getting older and academics become more of a focus, sometimes the amount of

pull out services needs to be decreased. It is all dependent on the

child and how he/she is doing and there is not one recipe for all.

Everyone is working hard and just like drs, every other profession, everyone

is feeling the pressure these days. The best thing is for therapists

and parents to work together so that carryover can be done. I have seen

children that receive 5 days of speech do worse than those with 3 days when

the parent is more involved,etc

I currently work in the schools but am available for some

other services as well, preferably close to the sunrise area- please contact

privately for more info

good luck!

From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ yahoo.com>

Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help

with ESE Process

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

acceptance into the group.

We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

Kindergarten options for August.

I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

Thank you in advance!

from

[Guest guest]

I could not disagree more from  the first word of the paragraph

to the last word of the paragraph. Our children have a more serious problem

than Broward County Schools finding funds for appropriate services for the

children that is mandated by law. If I had my way I would withdraw all IDEA

funds for services and let the state meet its obligation using only state funds.

The therapist caseload is not a parent's problem but the schools. If they were

more concerned about the services our children receive they would do something

about it and stop crying poverty. The number of children they serve should have

nothing to do with putting them in groups or clusters and the reason is unique,

unique, unique needs of the child. Should I say it again? The phrase is

" unique needs " of the child. That is where the school district should

start their evaluation, not ignore it. The statement that 30 minutes per day of

Speech Therapy is a " good amount for kids with significant needs " is

determined by what language professional? Or is it determined by Budget Director?

There is no such wording as " significant needs " in the law. It must

be unique needs. Speech and clusters don't mix. The cluster just merely divides

the valuable time amongst many to the point where the therapy becomes insignificant

and useless.  I honestly don't understand why you would wait for the child to

get older before academics becomes the focus. Academics should be the focus

from the very start. I would like to see the objective data that shows the STAR

Program has any influence in correcting the behavior of children. Although

autistic children are visual learners once they have a sufficient amount of

vocabulary they should be treated as verbal learners. After all this is the

objective in the first place. It is so easy to continue using visuals but easy

is not the name of the game. You also have to remember that working together is

a two-way street. All a parent has to do is disagree with something and

cooperation becomes a one-way street.  Parent involvement has little if

anything to do with a child doing better with 3 days per week than the child

with 5. Did you ever consider that perhaps the 5 days per week child may need

more Speech? But this is actually comparing apples and oranges. You can't

expect two different spectrum children have the same progress. It defies

reality.

And lastly but not least, if you think all these professionals

are under a lot of pressure, talk to a mother or father or even a grandfather,

and find out what pressure really is. After they have divorced their spouse,

lost their home and are raising a Special Needs child, what kind of pressure

could they possible have?

  

From: sList

[mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Aileen Montag

Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:30 AM

To: sList

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+ help with ESE Process

One therapist for 36 children is actually considered a

very low number. In Broward County most speech therapists are

seeing upwards of 60, 75 children and some even more. Some states have

caps on the number of children that therapists can see but Florida is not one

of them. This has been particularly hard for therapists this year with

cuts,etc. Expectations have become very high where therapists must see

many children and do a significant amount of paperwork. In the schools

most therapy is grouped (you can see why with that amount of children to

service) Most therapists can find ways to make accomodations for those

kids that need individual services but it is getting harder and harder with

cuts and scheduling these days. In terms of the amount of therapy- 150

min which could be divided into 30 min per day 5 day per week is a good

amount for kids that have significant needs. keep in mind that

especially in programs such as clusters, communication should be ongoing all

day and not just done at " speech time " . Also, as kids are

getting older and academics become more of a focus, sometimes the amount of

pull out services needs to be decreased. It is all dependent on the

child and how he/she is doing and there is not one recipe for all.

Everyone is working hard and just like drs, every other profession, everyone

is feeling the pressure these days. The best thing is for therapists

and parents to work together so that carryover can be done. I have seen

children that receive 5 days of speech do worse than those with 3 days when

the parent is more involved,etc

I currently work in the schools but am available for some

other services as well, preferably close to the sunrise area- please contact

privately for more info

good luck!

From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ yahoo.com>

Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help

with ESE Process

To: sList@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

acceptance into the group.

We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

Kindergarten options for August.

I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

Thank you in advance!

from

[Guest guest]

Actually that verbal school stuff was told to me by their speech pathologist. She said they create the speech program for the classroom and supervise the teacher within the classroom. I know another list member mentioned something about budget cuts. Please note that the schools receive significant amount of money for our kids. Hence the matrix number on our childs IEP. The higher the number the more funds they get. I wonder if every single penny that the school gets on behalf of our children is truly spent for their needs. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:27:14 -0500To: <sList >Subject: RE: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Excuse me but what the hell is " natural speech " ? Whatschool isn't a verbal school except for a school for the deaf?  I challengeanyone to find me a Speech and Language Pathologist who agrees with any part ofthat paragraph. You have to keep in mind that the amount and type of SpeechTherapy depends on the unique needs of your child. You don't acceptanything short of this fact. And in an IEP, every time someone wants to lowerthose goals, bring up his unique needs. From:sList [mailto:sList ] On BehalfOf meandmyraingirlSent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 2:13 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for SchoolInfo + help with ESE Process When my daughter attended Bauduin she and mostof the kids there at that time did not get one on one speech therapy. Iactually didn't know any kid at that time that got speech. When I asked, theysaid something about it being a 'verbal' school and that the kids were gettingplenty of natural speech throughout the day. I have no idea if that is stillthe case in Bauduin but one of the few things that I like about her publicschool now is the 150 hours of speech that she is currently getting.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: " Cheryl " <cheryl.punk>Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:08:55 -0000To: <sList >Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida.Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Thanks for the feedback.At his Preschool he receives:SPEECH: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 group OT: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 groupOutside Services:SPEECH: 1 x :60 (3 days/wk) PrivateHe also gets 8 hrs of ABA per week...which is 2 hrs per day 4 days wk.I'm going to look into the BAUDHUIN School. I'm thinking it may be hard tosecure a spot mid-year (Jan) but we'll try. Are there any other schools likeBaudhuin? Thanks in Advance? > > > > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +help with ESE Process> To: sList > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM> > > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks foracceptance into the group.> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My sonis currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center basedfull day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options andhow the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared withthe ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not sure I willgo with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring private schools aswell. My goal is to find him the very best placement I can knowing his weaknesses/strengths. > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the BayviewElementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need tofind him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring Kindergarten optionsfor August. > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provideregarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York. > > Thank you in advance!> > from>

[Guest guest]

Actually that verbal school stuff was told to me by their speech pathologist. She said they create the speech program for the classroom and supervise the teacher within the classroom. I know another list member mentioned something about budget cuts. Please note that the schools receive significant amount of money for our kids. Hence the matrix number on our childs IEP. The higher the number the more funds they get. I wonder if every single penny that the school gets on behalf of our children is truly spent for their needs. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:27:14 -0500To: <sList >Subject: RE: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Excuse me but what the hell is " natural speech " ? Whatschool isn't a verbal school except for a school for the deaf?  I challengeanyone to find me a Speech and Language Pathologist who agrees with any part ofthat paragraph. You have to keep in mind that the amount and type of SpeechTherapy depends on the unique needs of your child. You don't acceptanything short of this fact. And in an IEP, every time someone wants to lowerthose goals, bring up his unique needs. From:sList [mailto:sList ] On BehalfOf meandmyraingirlSent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 2:13 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for SchoolInfo + help with ESE Process When my daughter attended Bauduin she and mostof the kids there at that time did not get one on one speech therapy. Iactually didn't know any kid at that time that got speech. When I asked, theysaid something about it being a 'verbal' school and that the kids were gettingplenty of natural speech throughout the day. I have no idea if that is stillthe case in Bauduin but one of the few things that I like about her publicschool now is the 150 hours of speech that she is currently getting.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: " Cheryl " <cheryl.punk>Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:08:55 -0000To: <sList >Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida.Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Thanks for the feedback.At his Preschool he receives:SPEECH: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 group OT: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 groupOutside Services:SPEECH: 1 x :60 (3 days/wk) PrivateHe also gets 8 hrs of ABA per week...which is 2 hrs per day 4 days wk.I'm going to look into the BAUDHUIN School. I'm thinking it may be hard tosecure a spot mid-year (Jan) but we'll try. Are there any other schools likeBaudhuin? Thanks in Advance? > > > > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +help with ESE Process> To: sList > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM> > > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks foracceptance into the group.> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My sonis currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center basedfull day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options andhow the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared withthe ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not sure I willgo with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring private schools aswell. My goal is to find him the very best placement I can knowing his weaknesses/strengths. > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the BayviewElementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need tofind him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring Kindergarten optionsfor August. > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provideregarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York. > > Thank you in advance!> > from>

[Guest guest]

Actually that verbal school stuff was told to me by their speech pathologist. She said they create the speech program for the classroom and supervise the teacher within the classroom. I know another list member mentioned something about budget cuts. Please note that the schools receive significant amount of money for our kids. Hence the matrix number on our childs IEP. The higher the number the more funds they get. I wonder if every single penny that the school gets on behalf of our children is truly spent for their needs. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:27:14 -0500To: <sList >Subject: RE: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Excuse me but what the hell is " natural speech " ? Whatschool isn't a verbal school except for a school for the deaf?  I challengeanyone to find me a Speech and Language Pathologist who agrees with any part ofthat paragraph. You have to keep in mind that the amount and type of SpeechTherapy depends on the unique needs of your child. You don't acceptanything short of this fact. And in an IEP, every time someone wants to lowerthose goals, bring up his unique needs. From:sList [mailto:sList ] On BehalfOf meandmyraingirlSent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 2:13 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for SchoolInfo + help with ESE Process When my daughter attended Bauduin she and mostof the kids there at that time did not get one on one speech therapy. Iactually didn't know any kid at that time that got speech. When I asked, theysaid something about it being a 'verbal' school and that the kids were gettingplenty of natural speech throughout the day. I have no idea if that is stillthe case in Bauduin but one of the few things that I like about her publicschool now is the 150 hours of speech that she is currently getting.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: " Cheryl " <cheryl.punk>Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:08:55 -0000To: <sList >Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida.Looking for School Info + help with ESE Process Thanks for the feedback.At his Preschool he receives:SPEECH: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 group OT: 1 x :30 Individual + 1x :30 groupOutside Services:SPEECH: 1 x :60 (3 days/wk) PrivateHe also gets 8 hrs of ABA per week...which is 2 hrs per day 4 days wk.I'm going to look into the BAUDHUIN School. I'm thinking it may be hard tosecure a spot mid-year (Jan) but we'll try. Are there any other schools likeBaudhuin? Thanks in Advance? > > > > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +help with ESE Process> To: sList > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM> > > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks foracceptance into the group.> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My sonis currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center basedfull day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options andhow the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared withthe ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not sure I willgo with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring private schools aswell. My goal is to find him the very best placement I can knowing his weaknesses/strengths. > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the BayviewElementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need tofind him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring Kindergarten optionsfor August. > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provideregarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York. > > Thank you in advance!> > from>

[Guest guest]

I do have to agree that I would not accept that my son was getting " natural

speech " within the classroom throughout the day and that should/would satisfy

his speech needs. Like mentioned by , my son has specific speech/language

needs and weakness that would need to be addressed by a Speech Pathologist.

It's just not the same and I think an argument for that can be easily made.

Going to research Bauduin a bit more. Do they have a variety of classrooms?

Are there any integrated rooms?

Also interested in other schools/programs that are similar? He's only 4.5 so

I'll need a preschool program

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I do have to agree that I would not accept that my son was getting " natural

speech " within the classroom throughout the day and that should/would satisfy

his speech needs. Like mentioned by , my son has specific speech/language

needs and weakness that would need to be addressed by a Speech Pathologist.

It's just not the same and I think an argument for that can be easily made.

Going to research Bauduin a bit more. Do they have a variety of classrooms?

Are there any integrated rooms?

Also interested in other schools/programs that are similar? He's only 4.5 so

I'll need a preschool program

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I do have to agree that I would not accept that my son was getting " natural

speech " within the classroom throughout the day and that should/would satisfy

his speech needs. Like mentioned by , my son has specific speech/language

needs and weakness that would need to be addressed by a Speech Pathologist.

It's just not the same and I think an argument for that can be easily made.

Going to research Bauduin a bit more. Do they have a variety of classrooms?

Are there any integrated rooms?

Also interested in other schools/programs that are similar? He's only 4.5 so

I'll need a preschool program

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The Bauduin " model " has no studies to back it's efficacy. The " oral " school

label is actually a leftover from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school

for the deaf, hence " oral school. " The term happens to work very well as a label

to use for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in

Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry

new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward

County Schools provide FAPE. So the " we don't do speech therapy becaause we ar

an oral school " line works pretty good for them.

Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the

schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal.

The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP

calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to

provide agreed upon services.

Steve Moyer

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The Bauduin " model " has no studies to back it's efficacy. The " oral " school

label is actually a leftover from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school

for the deaf, hence " oral school. " The term happens to work very well as a label

to use for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in

Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry

new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward

County Schools provide FAPE. So the " we don't do speech therapy becaause we ar

an oral school " line works pretty good for them.

Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the

schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal.

The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP

calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to

provide agreed upon services.

Steve Moyer

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The Bauduin " model " has no studies to back it's efficacy. The " oral " school

label is actually a leftover from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school

for the deaf, hence " oral school. " The term happens to work very well as a label

to use for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in

Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry

new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward

County Schools provide FAPE. So the " we don't do speech therapy becaause we ar

an oral school " line works pretty good for them.

Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the

schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal.

The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP

calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to

provide agreed upon services.

Steve Moyer

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList <mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

One of the reasons Baudhiun is so popular by the school district

is because it accepts the matrix money as payment regardless of any extra costs

or overruns.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of mainshipper34

Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 3:08 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+ help with ESE Process

The Bauduin " model " has no studies to

back it's efficacy. The " oral " school label is actually a leftover

from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school for the deaf, hence

" oral school. " The term happens to work very well as a label to use

for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in

Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry

new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward

County Schools provide FAPE. So the " we don't do speech therapy becaause

we ar an oral school " line works pretty good for them.

Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the

schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal.

The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP

calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to

provide agreed upon services.

Steve Moyer

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList

<mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My

son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center

based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options

and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the

Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can

provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

One of the reasons Baudhiun is so popular by the school district

is because it accepts the matrix money as payment regardless of any extra costs

or overruns.

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf

Of mainshipper34

Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 3:08 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+ help with ESE Process

The Bauduin " model " has no studies to

back it's efficacy. The " oral " school label is actually a leftover

from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school for the deaf, hence

" oral school. " The term happens to work very well as a label to use

for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in

Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry

new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward

County Schools provide FAPE. So the " we don't do speech therapy becaause

we ar an oral school " line works pretty good for them.

Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the

schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal.

The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP

calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to

provide agreed upon services.

Steve Moyer

> >

> >

> > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@>

> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info

+

> help with ESE Process

> > To: sList

<mailto:sList%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> >

> >

> >

> > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> acceptance into the group.

> >

> > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My

son

> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center

based

> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> >

> > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options

and

> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> >

> > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the

Bayview

> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> Kindergarten options for August.

> >

> > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can

provide

> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> >

> > Thank you in advance!

> >

> > from

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have also heard ESE Specialists and Autism Coach use the same "language based program " excuse for Place programs at a Broward County School, it is not only Baudhuin............

Also, any parent starting their child in School System be it Baudhuin or any sort of Place Program usually is a "newbie", and has to become an investigator/ advocate to know what their child is entitled to. I have had both experiences with my two children one in Baudhuin and one in a Place Program. I have found that Baudhuin gave the parents more info on where to find our their children's rights, laws, and understanding IEP's much more than the Broward County School.

This is just my experience.....

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE ProcessTo: sList Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 12:07 PM

The Bauduin "model" has no studies to back it's efficacy. The "oral" school label is actually a leftover from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school for the deaf, hence "oral school." The term happens to work very well as a label to use for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward County Schools provide FAPE. So the "we don't do speech therapy becaause we ar an oral school" line works pretty good for them.Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal. The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to provide agreed upon services.Steve

Moyer > > > > > > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ >> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +> help with ESE Process> > To: sList@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:sList %40yahoogroups. com> > > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM> > > > > > > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for> acceptance into the group.> > > > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.> > > > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and

diagnosis. I'm not> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s. > > > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring> Kindergarten options for August. > > > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York. > > > > Thank you in advance!> > > > from> >>

[Guest guest]

I have also heard ESE Specialists and Autism Coach use the same "language based program " excuse for Place programs at a Broward County School, it is not only Baudhuin............

Also, any parent starting their child in School System be it Baudhuin or any sort of Place Program usually is a "newbie", and has to become an investigator/ advocate to know what their child is entitled to. I have had both experiences with my two children one in Baudhuin and one in a Place Program. I have found that Baudhuin gave the parents more info on where to find our their children's rights, laws, and understanding IEP's much more than the Broward County School.

This is just my experience.....

Subject: Re: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info + help with ESE ProcessTo: sList Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 12:07 PM

The Bauduin "model" has no studies to back it's efficacy. The "oral" school label is actually a leftover from when Bauduin was actually a dedicated school for the deaf, hence "oral school." The term happens to work very well as a label to use for non verbal autistic children. And lets remember that the students in Bauduin are new to public education. Their parents are basically newbies (sorry new parents) and don't really know what they are entitled to or how Broward County Schools provide FAPE. So the "we don't do speech therapy becaause we ar an oral school" line works pretty good for them.Regarding matrix funding, all the funds attached to an ESE student go into the schools general fund. It can then be spent at the descretion of the principal. The services for the ESE student are driven by the IEP, and even if the IEP calls for more than the funding provided by the matrix, the school still has to provide agreed upon services.Steve

Moyer > > > > > > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ >> > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +> help with ESE Process> > To: sList@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:sList %40yahoogroups. com> > > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM> > > > > > > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for> acceptance into the group.> > > > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son> is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based> full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.> > > > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and> how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared> with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and

diagnosis. I'm not> sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring> private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I> can knowing his weaknesses/strength s. > > > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview> Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need> to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring> Kindergarten options for August. > > > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide> regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York. > > > > Thank you in advance!> > > > from> >>

[Guest guest]

You bring up an excellent point Virginia. I think everyone can agree that the

earlier a child with autism gets educational / therapy services the better

he/she will respond.

The way the current system is set up in that parents " new " to the system can't

" hit the ground running " in regards to the educational system. So when a new

student enrolls in public school they are at mercy of whatever placement they

get unless the parent gets an advocate from square one.

This is short sited by the School Districts because the more therapy and

attention a student is given early the better, easier and cheaper he/she will be

to educate in the long run.

The part about advocates and lawyers I find very disturbing. Our kids are

entitled to FAPE from the Feds and a secure, uniform and high quality education

according to the Florida Constitution. The uniform and appropriate part is out

the door between those students represented by advocates and/or lawyers and

those that are not.

I don't think the authors of IDEA or the Florida Constitution meant for it to be

that way.

Steve Moyer

> > >

> > >

> > > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ >

> > > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> > help with ESE Process

> > > To: sList@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:sList %40yahoogroups. com>

> > > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> > acceptance into the group.

> > >

> > > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> > is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> > full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> > >

> > > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> > how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> > with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> > sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> > private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> > can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> > >

> > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> > Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> > to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> > Kindergarten options for August.

> > >

> > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> > regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> > >

> > > Thank you in advance!

> > >

> > > from

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

You bring up an excellent point Virginia. I think everyone can agree that the

earlier a child with autism gets educational / therapy services the better

he/she will respond.

The way the current system is set up in that parents " new " to the system can't

" hit the ground running " in regards to the educational system. So when a new

student enrolls in public school they are at mercy of whatever placement they

get unless the parent gets an advocate from square one.

This is short sited by the School Districts because the more therapy and

attention a student is given early the better, easier and cheaper he/she will be

to educate in the long run.

The part about advocates and lawyers I find very disturbing. Our kids are

entitled to FAPE from the Feds and a secure, uniform and high quality education

according to the Florida Constitution. The uniform and appropriate part is out

the door between those students represented by advocates and/or lawyers and

those that are not.

I don't think the authors of IDEA or the Florida Constitution meant for it to be

that way.

Steve Moyer

> > >

> > >

> > > From: Cheryl <cheryl.punk@ >

> > > Subject: *New * to S. Florida. Looking for School Info +

> > help with ESE Process

> > > To: sList@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:sList %40yahoogroups. com>

> > > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > I'm happy to have found this Board/Yahoo Group. Thanks for

> > acceptance into the group.

> > >

> > > We're moving to S. Florida (Broward) next month from New York City. My son

> > is currently 4.5 yrs old and has PDD-NOS. Currently, he's in a center based

> > full day (5x wk) funded private school and we also have outside services.

> > >

> > > I would like to request any help/info in understanding School options and

> > how the ESE program works. My son has a current IEP which I've just shared

> > with the ESE Committee along with his evaluations and diagnosis. I'm not

> > sure I will go with a Public School setting so I'd be open to exploring

> > private schools as well. My goal is to find him the very best placement I

> > can knowing his weaknesses/strength s.

> > >

> > > We'll be living in Ft Lauderdale (off Sunrise Blvd) right near the Bayview

> > Elementary school. My son is currently in a Pre-K program now so I'll need

> > to find him an appropriate Pre-K program in addition to exploring

> > Kindergarten options for August.

> > >

> > > I would really appreicate any feedback & information you can provide

> > regarding schools and ESE which we call CPSE up here in New York.

> > >

> > > Thank you in advance!

> > >

> > > from

> > >

> >

>