Judith/Jodi Z. - summer school

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Judith and Jodi:

Judith....I saw your post regarding both and Becca being

approved for summer school. I was wondering how tough this was to

get approved. I think Jake would really benefit from it, but last

week when we were doing Jake's annual IEP, they handed us the

brochure (as they must, by law) and sort of glazed over it

saying " not that he needs it. "

That being said, I have to really admit I hate the whole IEP

process. I never feel we get quite as much as I hope for, and

always feel " uneducated " in how to correctly maneuver the system.

Did you have to put up a big fight, or was it a forgone conclusion

for them? When I called for more info. on summer school, they said

we needed to prove that he would lose too much ground or that he is

on the verge of an emerging skill.

Jodi....any advice here....you are the expert? Jake's focus at

special ed preschool is: OT (horrible in this area), PT, behavioral

issues (he will play beside other kids, but not " with " them; if

there is some activity going on in class that he doesn't like he

just won't participate; doesn't really like to try new things.)

Should I push for summer school?

Alison