Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers

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Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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Jeanette: the public school is not responsible to give your child a teacher trained in autism, BUT they must be trained in ESE. The first place you complain is the principal because he's the one who decides who gets hired. If the principal is disinterested then go above him and complain to the District ESE superintendent. Whoever is teaching has to follow the IEP and the goals on the IEP. Ask for data on a weekly basis so you can make the school district accountable. Call a child study meeting to go over the IEP goals with the present teacher and find out how they are going to meet those goals.Get it on the IEP in accommodations that you want Data on a weekly basis. Whoever is teaching has to be accountable for the IEP goals. If that is not happening then you should call the district to find out who your autism resource person is and have them come in and observe your son. They usually make recommendations that the teacher will follow. Just remember in the public school system you have legal recourse...if your son is not receiving FAPE then you can take them to mediation....hopefully they will be compliant before it gets to that point.

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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hello. I am a pulbic school teacher and sadly many principals may do what is good for the school, but not necessarily what is good for the students. Teachers are permitted to teach out of field (outside their area of certification) for one school year. As a kindergarten teacher, i would be upset if I were moved to 5th grade, but as a parent of a child with autism, it should not be accepted. I would advise getting an advocate first to accompany you to a meeting with the ESE department. Bring in the research that proves that our children need consistency, then the documentation of ALL the changes. There is a child in my school that has an advocate that accompanies the parents to all meetings and everyone hates those parents b/c they are "difficult" that child gets everything that those parents

demand. I hear the teachers complain about it doing some of it, but they do it because they are afraid, which shouldn't be the reason, but you can't care whole heartedly until you have ealked in our shoes, so even if they think you are an ogre, so what - you are not there to make friends, you are there for your child. Good luck and be strong. Your voice deserves to be heard.

Jeannie

Subject: Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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I agree, get an advocate!!!!! Hogland (I think that's spelled right) is awesome! Parents love her, school people hate her. Sent from my iPhone

hello. I am a pulbic school teacher and sadly many principals may do what is good for the school, but not necessarily what is good for the students. Teachers are permitted to teach out of field (outside their area of certification) for one school year. As a kindergarten teacher, i would be upset if I were moved to 5th grade, but as a parent of a child with autism, it should not be accepted. I would advise getting an advocate first to accompany you to a meeting with the ESE department. Bring in the research that proves that our children need consistency, then the documentation of ALL the changes. There is a child in my school that has an advocate that accompanies the parents to all meetings and everyone hates those parents b/c they are "difficult" that child gets everything that those parents

demand. I hear the teachers complain about it doing some of it, but they do it because they are afraid, which shouldn't be the reason, but you can't care whole heartedly until you have ealked in our shoes, so even if they think you are an ogre, so what - you are not there to make friends, you are there for your child. Good luck and be strong. Your voice deserves to be heard.

Jeannie

Subject: Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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Yes, call me at the office so I can do the intake process to put you with an advocate.

Robin LevineIntake CoordinatorFamily Network on Disabilitiesof Broward County, Inc.100 South s AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301Phone: Fax: 1-



i also am in need of an advocate do you have Hogland contact information.

Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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I second that. Get in connection with FND.. Stacey Hoaglund if u need one. She might tell you if she can help as an advocate or refer you to the one you need.Sent from my BlackBerry® on the MetroPCS NetworkSender: sList Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:38:03 -0800 (PST)To: <sList >ReplyTo: sList Subject: Re: Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers hello. I am a pulbic school teacher and sadly many principals may do what is good for the school, but not necessarily what is good for the students. Teachers are permitted to teach out of field (outside their area of certification) for one school year. As a kindergarten teacher, i would be upset if I were moved to 5th grade, but as a parent of a child with autism, it should not be accepted. I would advise getting an advocate first to accompany you to a meeting with the ESE department. Bring in the research that proves that our children need consistency, then the documentation of ALL the changes. There is a child in my school that has an advocate that accompanies the parents to all meetings and everyone hates those parents b/c they are "difficult" that child gets everything that those parentsdemand. I hear the teachers complain about it doing some of it, but they do it because they are afraid, which shouldn't be the reason, but you can't care whole heartedly until you have ealked in our shoes, so even if they think you are an ogre, so what - you are not there to make friends, you are there for your child. Good luck and be strong. Your voice deserves to be heard.JeannieSubject: Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PMGood afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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Hello :I found an advocate and learned that school is giving the minimum education and services to my son. Thank you for your advice and I am in the fight.JeannetteTo: sList Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 9:38:03 PMSubject: Re:

Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers

hello. I am a pulbic school teacher and sadly many principals may do what is good for the school, but not necessarily what is good for the students. Teachers are permitted to teach out of field (outside their area of certification) for one school year. As a kindergarten teacher, i would be upset if I were moved to 5th grade, but as a parent of a child with autism, it should not be accepted. I would advise getting an advocate first to accompany you to a meeting with the ESE department. Bring in the research that proves that our children need consistency, then the documentation of ALL the changes. There is a child in my school that has an advocate that accompanies the parents to all meetings and everyone hates those parents b/c they are "difficult" that child gets everything that those parents

demand. I hear the teachers complain about it doing some of it, but they do it because they are afraid, which shouldn't be the reason, but you can't care whole heartedly until you have ealked in our shoes, so even if they think you are an ogre, so what - you are not there to make friends, you are there for your child. Good luck and be strong. Your voice deserves to be heard.

Jeannie

Subject: Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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I would not say that school hate her...but they respect her

She gets s.....done...lol

Definitely an advocate is what you need...

Nathalie

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Hello :All your advices are gold to me, thank you so much. I will get them step by step. What is FAPE? I am not familiar with this term?Thank you again.JeannetteTo: sList Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 11:57:11 PMSubject: Re: Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers

Jeanette: the public school is not responsible to give your child a teacher trained in autism, BUT they must be trained in ESE. The first place you complain is the principal because he's the one who decides who gets hired. If the principal is disinterested then go above him and complain to the District ESE superintendent. Whoever is teaching has to follow the IEP and the goals on the IEP. Ask for data on a weekly basis so you can make the school district accountable. Call a child study meeting to go over the IEP goals with the present teacher and find out how they are going to meet those goals.Get it on the IEP in accommodations that you want Data on a weekly basis. Whoever is teaching has to be accountable for the IEP goals. If that is not happening then you should call the district to find out who your autism resource person is and have them come in and observe your son. They usually make recommendations that the teacher will follow. Just remember in the public school system you have legal recourse...if your son is not receiving FAPE then you can take them to mediation....hopefully they will be compliant before it gets to that point.

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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No, sorry. Only one advocate from one agency. In some instances, a child may not meet the criteria in order to qualify for advocacy services from us. United Cerebral Palsy does not have the same criteria that we do. An advocate should be able to address almost all your issues related to school.

Robin

Hello Robin:I have an advocate from Cerebral Palsey since last week. Can I have another advocate to address other issues?Jeannette

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i also am in need of an advocate do you have Hogland contact information.

Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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I second the recommendation of Stacey Hoaglund.  I decided not to take any meeting with the school without an advocate by my side.  Here is the info:

Family Network on Disabilities of Broward County.

Robin Levine (intake coordinator)

Good luck

Carolina Harp

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> > i also am in need of an advocate do you have Hogland contact information.

> > > Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers> To: " To: " <sList >> Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

> > > > > > Good afternoon:> I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.

> I appreciate your feedback> Jeannette> > >

> > > > > > > > > >

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Good morning Jeannette,

FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education)is a basic right for all American children.

good luck

Nathalie

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Hello Robin:I have an advocate from Cerebral Palsey since last week. Can I have another advocate to address other issues?JeannetteTo: sList Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 10:10:15 AMSubject: Re: Autistic Cluster and many substitute

Teachers

Yes, call me at the office so I can do the intake process to put you with an advocate.

Robin LevineIntake CoordinatorFamily Network on Disabilitiesof Broward County, Inc.100 South s AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301Phone: Fax: 1-



i also am in need of an advocate do you have Hogland contact information.

Autistic Cluster and many substitute TeachersTo: "To:" <sList >Date: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 4:18 PM

Good afternoon:I need all your comments and advice. My son's school had change teachers four times this year and not all of them had ESE credentials, after several questions and meeting with the school, they have not resolved the issue and my son is not advancing in his first grade due to many changes and not with the right teacher. Is the public school responsible to place a teacher with credentials not substitutes. How I star to make this school to comply. It is affecting my child education and motivation. At this moment, I am very worry because it is almost the end of the year with little results.I appreciate your feedbackJeannette

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Hi Robin:I will check with them because I need urgently and first to change his IEP goals since the meeting is next week. But certainly I would like to know a little more about the advocacy services that you provide and the qualifications because it is not only one issue.I appreciate if you could send me information about your servicesThank you,JeannetteTo: sList Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 1:59:09 PMSubject: Re: Autistic Cluster and many substitute Teachers

No, sorry. Only one advocate from one agency. In some instances, a child may not meet the criteria in order to qualify for advocacy services from us. United Cerebral Palsy does not have the same criteria that we do. An advocate should be able to address almost all your issues related to school.

Robin

Hello Robin:I have an advocate from Cerebral Palsey since last week. Can I have another advocate to address other issues?Jeannette