Re: kyla adams sick and school problems HELP!!!! jodi z

[Guest guest]

i have asked the principle and the director of head start for an IEP and after

they realized what an IEP was (yeah, i had to tell them) they said she was fine

and they didn't have to have one for her........as far as school, i know that is

a lot of her problem, health wise, and that is why i sent her this year so that

maybe it will help her immune system when it comes time for " real " school.with

pink eye and green runny nose i know she will miss monday, and tuesday because

of her shots.......we will see what happens at school and i will post when i

know something....thanks!!

Jodi Zwain wrote:Steph,

Does Kyla have an IEP? If so, what is her classification? If not,

you need to get one done now. She could be classified as other

health impaired if she does not qualify for another category.

That being said, with the OHI classification, you can have written

into her IEP that she is frequently ill and misses school. The

school distric then can relax the attendance policy.

This is what we have done for Max. Whenever he is absent, it is not

a big deal. I think we sometimes have to get a note from the doctor

if his absences are extended, but they don't count for the overall

total of required days.

You should check into this. I will help you if you need it.

Jodi

P.S. DO NOT send Kyla to school if she is sick with a fever, green,

runny nose or anything like that. There is a lot of concern about

the spreading of germs, especially with the threat of the avian

flu. She should not be in school or near any other kids. It's not

good for her or for the others.

[Guest guest]

With the diagnosis of RSS, she should automatically qualify for Other

Health Impaired. This requires a statement from a doctor, describing

the nature of the health status and the medical needs. It is easy to

get and the principal and others SHOULD allow an IEP under the

circumstances. They just hate to do them because they require time

and money.

Jodi Z

[Guest guest]

the school has the note, and a copy of it is in her medical records, and i am

getting a copy of it when we go tuesday.....i will demand an IEP and if refused

i will go to the school board

Jodi Zwain wrote:With the diagnosis of RSS, she should

automatically qualify for Other

Health Impaired. This requires a statement from a doctor, describing

the nature of the health status and the medical needs. It is easy to

get and the principal and others SHOULD allow an IEP under the

circumstances. They just hate to do them because they require time

and money.

Jodi Z