Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)

[Guest guest]

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

[Guest guest]

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

[Guest guest]

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

[Guest guest]

As long as your child stays or is close to grade level work, mainstreaming shouldn't be a problem. However, as each school year goes by the school work becomes tougher and mainstreaming could become difficult .Sent from my iPad

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

=

[Guest guest]

As long as your child stays or is close to grade level work, mainstreaming shouldn't be a problem. However, as each school year goes by the school work becomes tougher and mainstreaming could become difficult .Sent from my iPad

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

=

[Guest guest]

As long as your child stays or is close to grade level work, mainstreaming shouldn't be a problem. However, as each school year goes by the school work becomes tougher and mainstreaming could become difficult .Sent from my iPad

We moved down here when our son was 9. He was fully mainstreamed, as they didn't provide many needed services. This was at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston. He did not have many problems. He is high functioning, aspergers ppd nos. It was basically an okay experience for him. He has always been mainstreamed. SandySent from my iPad

Hi there,

My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten?

Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change addresses?

Thanks in advance!

=

=

[Guest guest]

Hi! my son is going to be going to KG this fall. How hard is is it to get an aide? All his therapists think that he would do great in mainstream classroon with an aide, but all I hear is that it is really hard to get an aide, unless you have major health issues. currently he is at Baudhuin and will be going to Fox trail in davie. Does anyone know how Fox trail is? What shool is your son at? Thanks for your help!

To: sList Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:55 AMSubject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)

My son was mainstramed starting in Kinder...if he meets the criteria to be fully integrated, the

public school (the appropriate school) will meet with you and will place him in the least restricted

setting. If he requires an aide in the classroom, they will (and have to) provide one. You can use the

McKay for another school (be it private or public) that is not within your area....contact the McKay and

public school for further info. My son is now finishing 1st grade in the integrated class w/aide.

To: sList Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 5:07:11 PMSubject: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)Hi there,My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten? Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change

addresses?Thanks in advance!------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi! my son is going to be going to KG this fall. How hard is is it to get an aide? All his therapists think that he would do great in mainstream classroon with an aide, but all I hear is that it is really hard to get an aide, unless you have major health issues. currently he is at Baudhuin and will be going to Fox trail in davie. Does anyone know how Fox trail is? What shool is your son at? Thanks for your help!

To: sList Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:55 AMSubject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)

My son was mainstramed starting in Kinder...if he meets the criteria to be fully integrated, the

public school (the appropriate school) will meet with you and will place him in the least restricted

setting. If he requires an aide in the classroom, they will (and have to) provide one. You can use the

McKay for another school (be it private or public) that is not within your area....contact the McKay and

public school for further info. My son is now finishing 1st grade in the integrated class w/aide.

To: sList Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 5:07:11 PMSubject: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)Hi there,My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten? Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change

addresses?Thanks in advance!------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

There is no specific criteria for mainstreaming (we have discussed this issue here many times in the past )This is an IEP team decision. It is great if he can mainstream, but why does he need an aid? What can he not do on his own? Broward schools do not generally provide an aid for the average kid with autism since they can get the help that they need in a cluster classroom, BUT you might get lucky. The school may be able to place him in a gen ed class where there are other children (maybe in a wheel chair, several kids with special needs etc. ) who also needs an aid. Most schools have teacher assistants who help out here and there depending on what is needed, but they won't promise you that your child will get one (you can

imagine that most parents would like for their child to have an aid follow their child around). Foxtrail is all right. Like all schools, it depends more on who your child's teacher is than anything else at the school.

H.T

To: "sList " <sList > Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:56 PM Subject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)

Hi! my son is going to be going to KG this fall. How hard is is it to get an aide? All his therapists think that he would do great in mainstream classroon with an aide, but all I hear is that it is really hard to get an aide, unless you have major health issues. currently he is at Baudhuin and will be going to Fox trail in davie. Does anyone know how Fox trail is? What shool is your son at? Thanks for your help!

To: sList Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:55 AMSubject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)

My son was mainstramed starting in Kinder...if he meets the criteria to be fully integrated, the

public school (the appropriate school) will meet with you and will place him in the least restricted

setting. If he requires an aide in the classroom, they will (and have to) provide one. You can use the

McKay for another school (be it private or public) that is not within your area....contact the McKay and

public school for further info. My son is now finishing 1st grade in the integrated class w/aide.

To: sList Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 5:07:11 PMSubject: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully mainstreaming in kindergarten)Hi there,My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this. Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in kindergarten? Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward County without having to change

addresses?Thanks in advance!------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Look up IDEA and its LRE provision : least restrictive environment. The IEP team

must start at the general education classroom. What accommodations does he need

to sustain meaningful gains in that environment? If what he needs is help

staying on task, to have directions repeated to him, help with following a

visual schedule...than an aide in the classroom might be necessary and

sufficient.

Arm yourself with assessments, evaluations, reports from therapies. The team

must prove a student can not be educated in a gen ed classroom before placing

him in a cluster.

For a child that's considered high-functioning enough by the current school to

be placed in a classroom with 17 other kids doesn't seem like one who needs the

services from the cluster.

Placement should not be viewed as a favor, and you shouldn't rely on getting

lucky for your child to receive the services he needs. It can be done and

there's plenty of ASD kids in gen ed with aides. There's also a limit (not sure

if by law or implicit) of how many special ed kids should be placed in any gen

ed classroom, so you would have even less kids taking up the teachers/aides

attention than at the integrated classroom at Baudhuin (last I heard they had 8

neurotypical and 8 ASD kids).

Yes, i know that some kids must be educated in a cluster setting because of

individual challenges, but lets not make this a rule. Lets start from the top,

setting high expectations. One thing that really bothers me about IEPs in

Broward is that bs they like to write before every goal: " because of his

Autism... " and with it comes all the misconceptions we know about so well.

Good luck, contact me off list if you wish.

Sent from my iPhone

>

> Hi there,

>

> My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is

his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high

functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers

and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten

but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this.

Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in

kindergarten?

>

> Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for

a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward

County without having to change addresses?

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

[Guest guest]

Look up IDEA and its LRE provision : least restrictive environment. The IEP team

must start at the general education classroom. What accommodations does he need

to sustain meaningful gains in that environment? If what he needs is help

staying on task, to have directions repeated to him, help with following a

visual schedule...than an aide in the classroom might be necessary and

sufficient.

Arm yourself with assessments, evaluations, reports from therapies. The team

must prove a student can not be educated in a gen ed classroom before placing

him in a cluster.

For a child that's considered high-functioning enough by the current school to

be placed in a classroom with 17 other kids doesn't seem like one who needs the

services from the cluster.

Placement should not be viewed as a favor, and you shouldn't rely on getting

lucky for your child to receive the services he needs. It can be done and

there's plenty of ASD kids in gen ed with aides. There's also a limit (not sure

if by law or implicit) of how many special ed kids should be placed in any gen

ed classroom, so you would have even less kids taking up the teachers/aides

attention than at the integrated classroom at Baudhuin (last I heard they had 8

neurotypical and 8 ASD kids).

Yes, i know that some kids must be educated in a cluster setting because of

individual challenges, but lets not make this a rule. Lets start from the top,

setting high expectations. One thing that really bothers me about IEPs in

Broward is that bs they like to write before every goal: " because of his

Autism... " and with it comes all the misconceptions we know about so well.

Good luck, contact me off list if you wish.

Sent from my iPhone

>

> Hi there,

>

> My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is

his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high

functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers

and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten

but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this.

Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in

kindergarten?

>

> Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for

a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward

County without having to change addresses?

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

[Guest guest]

How does this:

" Broward schools do not generally provide an aid for the average kid with autism

since they can get the help that they need in a cluster classroom "

comply with Least Restrictive Environment?

Steve

>

> There is no specific criteria for mainstreaming (we have discussed this issue

here many times in the past   )This is an IEP team decision. It is great if

he can mainstream, but why does he need an aid? What can he not do on his own?

Broward schools do not generally provide an aid for the average kid with

autism since they can get the help that they need in a cluster classroom, BUT

you might get lucky. The school may be able to place him in a gen ed class where

there are other children  (maybe in a wheel chair,  several kids with special

needs etc. ) who also needs an aid. Most schools have teacher assistants who

help out here and there depending on what is needed, but they won't promise you

that your child will get one (you can imagine that most parents would like for

their child to have an aid follow their child around). Foxtrail is all right.

Like all schools, it depends more on who your child's teacher is than anything

else at the school. 

>  

> H.T

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Himani Singh

> To: " sList " sList >

> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:56 PM

> Subject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

>

>  

> Hi! my son is going to be going to KG this fall. How hard is is it to get an

aide? All his therapists think that he would do great in mainstream classroon

with an aide, but all I hear is that it is really hard to get an aide, unless

you have major health issues. currently he is at Baudhuin and will be going to

Fox trail in davie. Does anyone know how Fox trail is? What shool is your son

at? Thanks for your help!

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " aes62@... "

> To: sList

> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:55 AM

> Subject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

>

>  

> My son was mainstramed starting in  Kinder...if he meets the criteria to be

fully integrated, the

> public school (the appropriate school) will meet with you and will place him

in the least restricted

> setting.  If he requires an aide in the classroom, they will (and have to)

provide one.  You can use the

> McKay for another school (be it private or public) that is not within your

area....contact the McKay and

> public school for further info.  My son is now finishing 1st grade in the

integrated class w/aide.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> From: " knm22leo "

> To: sList

> Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 5:07:11 PM

> Subject: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

> Hi there,

>

> My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is

his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high

functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers

and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten

but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this.

Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in

kindergarten?

>

> Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for

a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward

County without having to change addresses?

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

How does this:

" Broward schools do not generally provide an aid for the average kid with autism

since they can get the help that they need in a cluster classroom "

comply with Least Restrictive Environment?

Steve

>

> There is no specific criteria for mainstreaming (we have discussed this issue

here many times in the past   )This is an IEP team decision. It is great if

he can mainstream, but why does he need an aid? What can he not do on his own?

Broward schools do not generally provide an aid for the average kid with

autism since they can get the help that they need in a cluster classroom, BUT

you might get lucky. The school may be able to place him in a gen ed class where

there are other children  (maybe in a wheel chair,  several kids with special

needs etc. ) who also needs an aid. Most schools have teacher assistants who

help out here and there depending on what is needed, but they won't promise you

that your child will get one (you can imagine that most parents would like for

their child to have an aid follow their child around). Foxtrail is all right.

Like all schools, it depends more on who your child's teacher is than anything

else at the school. 

>  

> H.T

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Himani Singh

> To: " sList " sList >

> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:56 PM

> Subject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

>

>  

> Hi! my son is going to be going to KG this fall. How hard is is it to get an

aide? All his therapists think that he would do great in mainstream classroon

with an aide, but all I hear is that it is really hard to get an aide, unless

you have major health issues. currently he is at Baudhuin and will be going to

Fox trail in davie. Does anyone know how Fox trail is? What shool is your son

at? Thanks for your help!

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " aes62@... "

> To: sList

> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 9:55 AM

> Subject: Re: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

>

>  

> My son was mainstramed starting in  Kinder...if he meets the criteria to be

fully integrated, the

> public school (the appropriate school) will meet with you and will place him

in the least restricted

> setting.  If he requires an aide in the classroom, they will (and have to)

provide one.  You can use the

> McKay for another school (be it private or public) that is not within your

area....contact the McKay and

> public school for further info.  My son is now finishing 1st grade in the

integrated class w/aide.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> From: " knm22leo "

> To: sList

> Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 5:07:11 PM

> Subject: 2 questions ( regarding Mckay and regarding fully

mainstreaming in kindergarten)

>

> Hi there,

>

> My son attends Baudhuin preschool. he is lucky to have 3 years there. This is

his second year and he is doing great. My question is he is very high

functioning and will be placed in their integrated class next Fall. His teachers

and therapists (and us)would like to see him fully mainstreamed in kindergarten

but have told me Broward county public schools usually doesn't like to do this.

Has anyone had success in fully mainstreaming(or even with a shadow)in

kindergarten?

>

> Second question is if I decide to try to get the Mckay scholarship to use for

a private school, is he allowed to attend a private school outside Broward

County without having to change addresses?

>

> Thanks in advance!

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

The District blurs the lines between these subtle differences (common practices,

policies and the law) to their advantage. Over the years I have heard some

common responses that staff will say over and over in what seems like an effort

to enshrine Broward common practice as policy or law:

Non verbal students don't qualify for speech therapy

Broward County doesn't do ABA

Broward County doesn't provide unique aides

Broward County Policy is that restraint only be used if there is imminent risk

of danger to the student or others.

I have heard all of the above from District Staff. At different times all the

above was true but unlawful or just incorrect.

It is unfortunate that parents have to either be the equivalent of a lawyer or

hire one or an advocate in order to get the education our children are entitled

to. I believe that Broward County provides two very different ESE educations:

A: Parents with the means, time and ability to be VERY involved and educated

about ESE

or

B: Parents that are overwhelmed, maybe single parents, maybe parents without the

means or wherewithal to advocate for their children, maybe parents that think

the schools do what they are supposed to without knowing any better.

In my own humble opinion thats just wrong.

If you've read the recent posts about parents from some Northeastern States

seeking advice about the system here, and read what their children get in New

Jersey or New York or Massachusetts, we parents here in Broward begin to wonder

what version of IDEA they use up there?

Steve

Hardworking Teacher wrote:

There are many misconceptions regarding common practices, the policies and the

law. I feel strongly that parents should be armed with knowledge about the

school system. Ignorance does not help anyone in their struggle to find the best

learning environment for their kids.

[Guest guest]

The District blurs the lines between these subtle differences (common practices,

policies and the law) to their advantage. Over the years I have heard some

common responses that staff will say over and over in what seems like an effort

to enshrine Broward common practice as policy or law:

Non verbal students don't qualify for speech therapy

Broward County doesn't do ABA

Broward County doesn't provide unique aides

Broward County Policy is that restraint only be used if there is imminent risk

of danger to the student or others.

I have heard all of the above from District Staff. At different times all the

above was true but unlawful or just incorrect.

It is unfortunate that parents have to either be the equivalent of a lawyer or

hire one or an advocate in order to get the education our children are entitled

to. I believe that Broward County provides two very different ESE educations:

A: Parents with the means, time and ability to be VERY involved and educated

about ESE

or

B: Parents that are overwhelmed, maybe single parents, maybe parents without the

means or wherewithal to advocate for their children, maybe parents that think

the schools do what they are supposed to without knowing any better.

In my own humble opinion thats just wrong.

If you've read the recent posts about parents from some Northeastern States

seeking advice about the system here, and read what their children get in New

Jersey or New York or Massachusetts, we parents here in Broward begin to wonder

what version of IDEA they use up there?

Steve

Hardworking Teacher wrote:

There are many misconceptions regarding common practices, the policies and the

law. I feel strongly that parents should be armed with knowledge about the

school system. Ignorance does not help anyone in their struggle to find the best

learning environment for their kids.

[Guest guest]

The District blurs the lines between these subtle differences (common practices,

policies and the law) to their advantage. Over the years I have heard some

common responses that staff will say over and over in what seems like an effort

to enshrine Broward common practice as policy or law:

Non verbal students don't qualify for speech therapy

Broward County doesn't do ABA

Broward County doesn't provide unique aides

Broward County Policy is that restraint only be used if there is imminent risk

of danger to the student or others.

I have heard all of the above from District Staff. At different times all the

above was true but unlawful or just incorrect.

It is unfortunate that parents have to either be the equivalent of a lawyer or

hire one or an advocate in order to get the education our children are entitled

to. I believe that Broward County provides two very different ESE educations:

A: Parents with the means, time and ability to be VERY involved and educated

about ESE

or

B: Parents that are overwhelmed, maybe single parents, maybe parents without the

means or wherewithal to advocate for their children, maybe parents that think

the schools do what they are supposed to without knowing any better.

In my own humble opinion thats just wrong.

If you've read the recent posts about parents from some Northeastern States

seeking advice about the system here, and read what their children get in New

Jersey or New York or Massachusetts, we parents here in Broward begin to wonder

what version of IDEA they use up there?

Steve

Hardworking Teacher wrote:

There are many misconceptions regarding common practices, the policies and the

law. I feel strongly that parents should be armed with knowledge about the

school system. Ignorance does not help anyone in their struggle to find the best

learning environment for their kids.