Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools

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I don’t know how you guys do it.  I am originally from Oklahoma

where we can have yucky winters – last winter was horrible and while this

winter started out not bad the last 10 days have been horrible with another

major winter storm coming on Tuesday.  I now live in Houston which even had

below freezing temps this past week.  Of course, I missed it as I had to come

to Hawaii to help with a new grandbaby.  LOL!

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Roxanna

Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 9:23 PM

Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son

depressed?/online schools

Hey, if you pack

it down enough, you can easily drive over it. lol.

Roxanna

“Our lives begin

to end the day we become silent about things that matter.†- Luther

King, Jr.

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depressed?/online schools

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 1:42 PM

Wish I had your weather.

Last week it was -10 here then we had a major snow storm a couple of days

later. :-(

We're supposed to be hit with 15-20 " of snow today and tomorrow.

That's on top of the 4' that is already on the ground. The schools have had

3 snow days plus 2 early dismissals and 1 late start in the past 2 weeks.

I'm guessing that tomorrow is another snow day for the schools. We get snow

in my area (Boston) but this is like getting a whole season's worth of snow

in one 3 week period. It's getting tough shovelling because there's no

place left to put it. I'm counting the days to spring.

Caroline

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He he. I'm in the pink hair/glue hair phase right now. I wish I had had such confidence when I was that young. he he.

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: d_starrs12 <d_starrs12@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 2:19 PM

I'm jealous. I would love to have a blizzard/storm/anything and be snowed in. It sounds like a lot of fun to me. As long as my cable doesn't go out with premium channels, I think I could handle the weather. No cable + snow storm = recipe for disaster, possibly suicide.> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>doesnt > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>to > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) >

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Yikes!!! I meant BLUE hair. Not GLUE hair. he he. Now....that would be bad.

Proof that things could always be worse, right?

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: d_starrs12 <d_starrs12@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 2:19 PM

I'm jealous. I would love to have a blizzard/storm/anything and be snowed in. It sounds like a lot of fun to me. As long as my cable doesn't go out with premium channels, I think I could handle the weather. No cable + snow storm = recipe for disaster, possibly suicide.> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>doesnt > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>to > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) >

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That is interesting and makes sense. He writes very neatly......the letters are big, though. He writes soooo slowly and is, like you said, concentrating so much on just getting the task done, that crap - periods, comma's and capitals don't enter the pix.

Is you son still struggling with this or has he gotten better?

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there,

still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________> >>

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Ok....

So, to all of you who have been responding and helping me with my issues and my son who has processing issues and ADHD. He has an IEP.......but still stuggles humongously with Math, spelling, is veryyyyy slow when writing, answering things.........etc.

Anyway, I looked up his IEP and found that they say in the SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVALUATION:

"He often does not complete his work without adult assistance in staying on task. Jack also needs adult prompts to befin work, and often needs an adult to help him break his work into steps so that he can do it. He appears to be a very capable, hands-on-learner, who does well when he can focus and understand the material. Jack does best in a destraction-free structured environment."

He's also listed as "Other health impairment".

Then,,,,a page later when it asks 'if the child met criteria for one or more of the above impairment areas, does the student have needs that cannot be met in general education? It is checked YES. Then says:

"Jack will need an adult to help him learn to stay focused and complete work. He may also need assistance with organization and initiation of tasks, as well as with following directions in the regular classroom. Hi will benefit from being in a co-taught classroom."

So,,,,,,,in the IEP meeting, I remember asking about this part when it was talked about. They said that he is helped with his teacher and she can provide help when needed. I just agreed. Dammmmmmit. She is a really nice lady and I think she really does help when she can.....but dammittt...........

Why is he NOT in the co-taught (teacher and aide) classroom? Ugh.

And,,,,with him still not getting what he's doing....and not really improving.........does it make sense that he's not getting enough? Right?I hope I'm not bugging anyone with my ranting. I'm trying to write out things....and make notes so that I have my "case" better when we meet.

Anywho - Near the end of the IEP, his goals are listed and I gotta say that I'm embarrassed that I allowed this crap. Until someone mentioned in a previous post that it should be listed HOW he will be evaluated, etc...to PROVE he's making progress.....darnit.

I'm starting to see that his IEP was mainly for trying to keep him focused. Not really academically....or at least that his academic problems weren't really being taken too seriously.

Anyway,,,,,,The MEASUREABLE ANNUAL ACADEMIC OR FUNCTIONAL GOAL 1:

"Jack will remain on task and work independently with 80% accuracy as measured by a social skills rating form."

What

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

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Oh Robin, I KNOW it is your fantasy too!!!!!  :)On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 5:23 AM, and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote:

 

It's also my fantasy, now......but Debra was the " original " fantasy " writer.  he he.

Robin

 

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

 

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online.  Where is the teaching in that?  If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling.  I guess because someone else is grading your work?  I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you.  I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna

" I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. " - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

 

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be " live " with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.

> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol)

> > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed

> > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________> >>

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I know, that is the worst feeling. I get that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach when I see the school's number on my phone. It's been happening too much lately. :(SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: susanne hansen <s_hansen34@...>Sender: Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 20:42:45 -0800 (PST)< >Reply Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools Robin,Your fantasy is hilarious!! Made me laugh out loud! Thanks I needed that! Don't we all wish it were that easy? OMG, I don't know if I could handle the tranquility, without my phone ringing and me getting a panic attack at the sight of the school phone number!! LOL! neFrom: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind. Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at theirwebsite > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________> >>

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Just wanted to let you know that we are going through our own insurance and getting an ED Eval done on Jack.

I asked the school Psych and she said that just because he is "SLOW PROCESSSING" and "ADHD",,,,,doesn't mean an LD.

I agreed. But....then why doesn't he "get" things?

So......thanks for the suggestion.

Before I start looking..........would the same PED PSYCH that did his initial dx eval be able to do this or are there certain Child Psych docs that do that?

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________> >>

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He he.

Debra, you're right. I just didn't know how to so eloquently put it. he he.

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________> >>

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I feel so awful to say this, but sometimes I don't even answer it because I know they will then call my husband and he is just so much calmer when he deals with them. I've been dealing with the school so long with all my husband's deployments, it's nice to sometimes just pass the buck. Is that bad?ne

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________> >>

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No, it is not bad.  I also remember cringing when I saw the

school’s number show up on the caller ID.  I remember when my son was in

elementary school – it seemed like the assistant principal called me at the

same time whenever there was an incident.  I remember being paged overhead for

a phone call, noting what time it was, and just answering the phone, “Hi, Mr.

X, what happened today?†I am so glad we are past that now (he is almost 21). 

And, kind of surprised I can even remember it as I have blocked many of those

memories out.  LOL.

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[mailto: ] On Behalf Of susanne hansen

Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:05 PM

Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son

depressed?/online schools

I feel so awful to say this, but sometimes I don't even

answer it because I know they will then call my husband and he is just so

much calmer when he deals with them. I've been dealing with the school so

long with all my husband's deployments, it's nice to sometimes just pass the

buck. Is that bad?

ne

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>

Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just

sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in

that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling

vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading

your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with

live teaching if that is what is important to you. I

haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna

" I predict future happiness for Americans if they can

prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people

under the pretense of taking care of them. " -

Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be

" live " with direct teaching in real time. Others are

simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth.

Barbara S.

> >

> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know

about that one , doesnt

> > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go

packers...lol sorry had to

> > add that in there, still excited over last nights

game!!lol)

> >

> >

> > As far as other parents of children that go to

connections academy for , their

> > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every

child , you gotta find

> > what works best for yours! But i know academically most

of the students exceed

> > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance

to look at their website

> > for your state?

> >

> > Meaghan

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >________________________________

> >

>

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Mine all seem to blur together at times. lol.

Roxanna

“Our lives begin to end the day we

become silent about things that matter.†- Luther King, Jr.

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth.

Barbara S.

> >

> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt

> > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to

> > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol)

> >

> >

> > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their

> > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find

> > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed

>

> the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their website

> > for your state?

> >

> > Meaghan

> >

> >

> >

> >

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>

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Oh no! What happened?

Roxanna

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become silent about things that matter.†- Luther King, Jr.

Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 2:19 PM

I'm jealous. I would love to have a blizzard/storm/anything and be snowed in. It sounds like a lot of fun to me. As long as my cable doesn't go out with premium channels, I think I could handle the weather. No cable + snow storm = recipe for disaster, possibly suicide.

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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol)

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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta

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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students

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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

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That is good advice. I should try that sometime. With my son I never know when it might be him calling because he is frustrated over something that was said or done. Talking to his Dad or me usually calms him down and can keep the situation from escalating. ne

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:21 AM

Yikes, I wouldn't recommend a school that just sent assignments to you online. Where is the teaching in that? If you would do that, why not call it homeschooling vs. e-schooling. I guess because someone else is grading your work? I'd take the extra time to find an e-school with live teaching if that is what is important to you. I haven't seen the other kind.

Roxanna"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Re: son depressed?/online schools

Not all online schools are the same. Some may be "live" with direct teaching in real time. Others are simply assignments being e-mailed back and forth. Barbara S.> >> > Yeah i have never heard of Blue Sky..... so i dont know about that one , doesnt > > sound to appealing tho! lol I live in Wisconsin ( go packers...lol sorry had to > > add that in there, still excited over last nights game!!lol) > > > > > > As far as other parents of children that go to connections academy for , their > > kids have loved it , im sure its not the case for every child , you gotta find > > what works best for yours! But i know academically most of the students exceed > > the requirements for graduation! Did you get a chance to look at their

website > > for your state?> > > > Meaghan> > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________> >>

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So the big question is - are they filling out a social skill rating form? How often? Can you see them, have copies of them? I bet they don't even bother with an actual form. You probably just get standard, "MP" every quarter for "making progress" or "AP" for "adequate progress." To have goals that are measurable, you need a beginning and an end. For instance, he can't pay attention but for how long? A goal should list the data - the fact. He can't pay attention how, when? For instance, the goal could begin by stating a fact, "Jack can maintain his attention to the task for 5 seconds during writing activities." This sets the baseline. Then the goal should say what will be done to help him improve (with verbal or visual prompts, or whatever is going to be done) and what the outcome will be (increase it to XX seconds).

And yes, they are suggesting that he needs a lot more 1-1 attention so if he is not in a class with an aide available, he is probably not getting what he needs unless the teacher is spending a lot of extra time on just his needs. It seems to say he needs a more restrictive setting - that his needs cannot be met in the regular classroom? Do they have smaller classrooms with the sped teacher? At our school, my ds would have some classes with the regular teacher/classroom but some were spent in the sped room for 1-1 or small group help. If they don't have this, you can request it. Think outside the box and not just what they already have in place. If he has a need not being addressed because they just don't have anything set up to deal with that kind of thing, they still need to figure out how to deal with that kind of thing. Get a little pushy!

Roxanna

“Our lives begin to end the day we

become silent about things that matter.†- Luther King, Jr.

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Ok....

So, to all of you who have been responding and helping me with my issues and my son who has processing issues and ADHD. He has an IEP.......but still stuggles humongously with Math, spelling, is veryyyyy slow when writing, answering things.........etc.

Anyway, I looked up his IEP and found that they say in the SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVALUATION:

"He often does not complete his work without adult assistance in staying on task. Jack also needs adult prompts to befin work, and often needs an adult to help him break his work into steps so that he can do it. He appears to be a very capable, hands-on-learner, who does well when he can focus and understand the material. Jack does best in a destraction-free structured environment."

He's also listed as "Other health impairment".

Then,,,,a page later when it asks 'if the child met criteria for one or more of the above impairment areas, does the student have needs that cannot be met in general education? It is checked YES. Then says:

"Jack will need an adult to help him learn to stay focused and complete work. He may also need assistance with organization and initiation of tasks, as well as with following directions in the regular classroom. Hi will benefit from being in a co-taught classroom."

So,,,,,,,in the IEP meeting, I remember asking about this part when it was talked about. They said that he is helped with his teacher and she can provide help when needed. I just agreed. Dammmmmmit. She is a really nice lady and I think she really does help when she can.....but dammittt...........

Why is he NOT in the co-taught (teacher and aide) classroom? Ugh.

And,,,,with him still not getting what he's doing....and not really improving.........does it make sense that he's not getting enough? Right?

I hope I'm not bugging anyone with my ranting. I'm trying to write out things....and make notes so that I have my "case" better when we meet.

Anywho - Near the end of the IEP, his goals are listed and I gotta say that I'm embarrassed that I allowed this crap. Until someone mentioned in a previous post that it should be listed HOW he will be evaluated, etc...to PROVE he's making progress.....darnit.

I'm starting to see that his IEP was mainly for trying to keep him focused. Not really academically....or at least that his academic problems weren't really being taken too seriously.

Anyway,,,,,,The MEASUREABLE ANNUAL ACADEMIC OR FUNCTIONAL GOAL 1:

"Jack will remain on task and work independently with 80% accuracy as measured by a social skills rating form."

What

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....

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Thanks, Roxanna,

I'm keeping this and making my "list" of what to do. Thanks for all the advice.

Robin

"I'm singing....

I'm in a store and I'm singing..........

I'm in a store....

and I'm singing..............."

From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 9:20 PM

So the big question is - are they filling out a social skill rating form? How often? Can you see them, have copies of them? I bet they don't even bother with an actual form. You probably just get standard, "MP" every quarter for "making progress" or "AP" for "adequate progress." To have goals that are measurable, you need a beginning and an end. For instance, he can't pay attention but for how long? A goal should list the data - the fact. He can't pay attention how, when? For instance, the goal could begin by stating a fact, "Jack can maintain his attention to the task for 5 seconds during writing activities." This sets the baseline. Then the goal should say what will be done to help him improve (with verbal or visual prompts, or whatever is going to be done) and what the outcome will be (increase it to XX seconds). And yes, they are suggesting that he needs a lot

more 1-1 attention so if he is not in a class with an aide available, he is probably not getting what he needs unless the teacher is spending a lot of extra time on just his needs. It seems to say he needs a more restrictive setting - that his needs cannot be met in the regular classroom? Do they have smaller classrooms with the sped teacher? At our school, my ds would have some classes with the regular teacher/classroom but some were spent in the sped room for 1-1 or small group help. If they don't have this, you can request it. Think outside the box and not just what they already have in place. If he has a need not being addressed because they just don't have anything set up to deal with that kind of thing, they still need to figure out how to deal with that kind of thing. Get a little pushy!

Roxanna“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.†- Luther King, Jr.

( ) Sort of Changed topic / WAS : son depressed?/online schools

Ok....

So, to all of you who have been responding and helping me with my issues and my son who has processing issues and ADHD. He has an IEP.......but still stuggles humongously with Math, spelling, is veryyyyy slow when writing, answering things.........etc.

Anyway, I looked up his IEP and found that they say in the SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVALUATION:

"He often does not complete his work without adult assistance in staying on task. Jack also needs adult prompts to befin work, and often needs an adult to help him break his work into steps so that he can do it. He appears to be a very capable, hands-on-learner, who does well when he can focus and understand the material. Jack does best in a destraction-free structured environment."

He's also listed as "Other health impairment".

Then,,,,a page later when it asks 'if the child met criteria for one or more of the above impairment areas, does the student have needs that cannot be met in general education? It is checked YES. Then says:

"Jack will need an adult to help him learn to stay focused and complete work. He may also need assistance with organization and initiation of tasks, as well as with following directions in the regular classroom. Hi will benefit from being in a co-taught classroom."

So,,,,,,,in the IEP meeting, I remember asking about this part when it was talked about. They said that he is helped with his teacher and she can provide help when needed. I just agreed. Dammmmmmit. She is a really nice lady and I think she really does help when she can.....but dammittt...........

Why is he NOT in the co-taught (teacher and aide) classroom? Ugh.

And,,,,with him still not getting what he's doing....and not really improving.........does it make sense that he's not getting enough? Right?I hope I'm not bugging anyone with my ranting. I'm trying to write out things....and make notes so that I have my "case" better when we meet.

Anywho - Near the end of the IEP, his goals are listed and I gotta say that I'm embarrassed that I allowed this crap. Until someone mentioned in a previous post that it should be listed HOW he will be evaluated, etc...to PROVE he's making progress.....darnit.

I'm starting to see that his IEP was mainly for trying to keep him focused. Not really academically....or at least that his academic problems weren't really being taken too seriously.

Anyway,,,,,,The MEASUREABLE ANNUAL ACADEMIC OR FUNCTIONAL GOAL 1:

"Jack will remain on task and work independently with 80% accuracy as measured by a social skills rating form."

What

Robin

......A rich man is not one who has the most,

but who needs the least.....