Re: inclusion in High School

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Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!MarlyTo: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To

me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.

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He is on a Standard Diploma at HS. the teacher does not want to make an exception and appears not to have much training in ESE. She is a general education teacher. Is your chld in private or public school, Marly?

To: sList Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:49:50 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!Marly

To: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.

[Guest guest]

Silver trails Middle and west Brwoard High School. Please tell them Isaiah sent you. check out the schools, please let me know if there is anything I can assist with.

Lazara " "

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[Guest guest]

Silver trails Middle and west Brwoard High School. Please tell them Isaiah sent you. check out the schools, please let me know if there is anything I can assist with.

Lazara " "

Cell #

[Guest guest]

Silver trails Middle and west Brwoard High School. Please tell them Isaiah sent you. check out the schools, please let me know if there is anything I can assist with.

Lazara " "

Cell #

[Guest guest]

My son's teacher in public school did exactly what Marly mentions and allowed us to substitute other books. She didn't water down the essay requirements - only the book. hildaTo: sList Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:15:33 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

He is on a Standard Diploma at HS. the teacher does not want to make an exception and appears not to have much training in ESE. She is a general education teacher. Is your chld in private or public school, Marly?

To: sList Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:49:50 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!Marly

To: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.

[Guest guest]

My son's teacher in public school did exactly what Marly mentions and allowed us to substitute other books. She didn't water down the essay requirements - only the book. hildaTo: sList Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:15:33 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

He is on a Standard Diploma at HS. the teacher does not want to make an exception and appears not to have much training in ESE. She is a general education teacher. Is your chld in private or public school, Marly?

To: sList Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:49:50 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!Marly

To: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.

[Guest guest]

My son's teacher in public school did exactly what Marly mentions and allowed us to substitute other books. She didn't water down the essay requirements - only the book. hildaTo: sList Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:15:33 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

He is on a Standard Diploma at HS. the teacher does not want to make an exception and appears not to have much training in ESE. She is a general education teacher. Is your chld in private or public school, Marly?

To: sList Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:49:50 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!Marly

To: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.

[Guest guest]

Jodi, my son attends a public school (Driftwood Middle). My son is doing extremely well there. He loves school and especially his teachers. I am pleased!MarlyTo: sList Sent: Fri, September 14, 2012 9:44:10 AMSubject: Re: inclusion in

High School

My son's teacher in public school did exactly what Marly mentions and allowed us to substitute other books. She didn't water down the essay requirements - only the book. hildaTo: sList Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 5:15:33 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

He is on a Standard Diploma at HS. the teacher does not want to make an exception and appears not to have much training in ESE. She is a general education teacher. Is your chld in private or public school, Marly?

To: sList Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:49:50 PMSubject: Re: inclusion in High School

Jodi, does your son have an IEP? I ask because my son is in 6th grade and he had two Reading projects this month. The school assigned novels to each grade levels. I met with the teacher and told her that reading a novel from the list was going to be difficult for my son. She allowed my son to pick a book at his reading level. This worked out wonderfully. I am sure that the teacher can work with you. Good luck!Marly

To: sList <sList >Sent: Wed, September 12, 2012 9:44:21 AMSubject: inclusion in High School

Is there any High School in Broward County that still has a VE model? My son came from VE in Middle School for some subjects and it was taught at a slower pace, and he was very successful in this setting. I am told that they did away with VE now and that if your chi ld is on a Standard Diploma (which mine is) they have to be in regulalr classes and follow the regular curriculum. The curriculum which, in some classes, is O.K., but in others, such as English, he is reading "The Odyssey" by Homer, which is so abstract for him. He doesn't appear to be completely grasping the idea of mythology, gods and goddesses, etc. Also, he is being told to read and discuss a book called "The Wave" about mass genocide. It is about a History teacher doing an experiment with his class where they reenact the Holocaust and it's all about the Nazi regime. To me, this is not appropriate for him as he can't conceptualize this

information. He doesn't really have prior knowledge of this subject and it's frustrating when he has homeework and classwork that he doesn't understand.

Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? The school staff continues to say that this iat s a requirement for Freshman. It seems to me that they need training working with students with autism to understand the way they learn and the need to teach them a "functional curriculum" they can relate to. They don't agree.