Guest guest Posted December 10, 2001 Report Share Posted December 10, 2001 Dear Stacey, Don't they have to have the IEP scheduled within 90 days of identification? I may be way off on that , but I know the 90 day deadline (whatever it is) is taken very seriously by most schools. I'm sure someone will have a suggestion for you - but don't give up. Putting you off for another few months is unforgiveable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2001 Report Share Posted December 10, 2001 Thanks to so many people for all the input on the IEP. Unfortunately, the school called this morning and said that they had to reschedule my IEP for NEXT SEMESTER (AAUGGHHH!!!) since I want his teacher and the counselor there and neither are available for this Thursday's scheduled meeting. I'm ashamed to report I totally " shot the messenger " and unleashed on the poor lady who called to tell me this but I am so frustrated. The school system screened him on back in August and determined him to have language deficiencies and has dragged their feet the entire semester on his case regardless of how many times I called. How can this not be in violation of federal law? I've been trying unsuccessfully to get him an IEP for 4 months. It should not take 1/2 the school year. Of course, being a military family we are scheduled to move this summer so I'll get the joy of starting all over with the start of next school year. I could just scream! (Oh yea, I already did that.....) -Stacey in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2001 Report Share Posted December 10, 2001 Stacey, I can only sympathize with your frustration!! I also think the school has waited way too long for the meeting. Is there an administrative office for the school system you can call and complain to? I " think " that once they've screened a child and found a problem that they DO have a timeline to get services in place. If I see something on this, I'll post it. I'm thinking the wording might be " reasonable amount of time " or something similar. And this amount of time is definitely beyond " reasonable. " On the bright side, maybe, if you get this in place at THIS school, the IEP should follow you to the new school, shouldn't it??? > Thanks to so many people for all the input on the IEP. Unfortunately, the > school called this morning and said that they had to reschedule my IEP for > NEXT SEMESTER (AAUGGHHH!!!) since I want his teacher and the counselor there > and neither are available for this Thursday's scheduled meeting. I'm > ashamed to report I totally " shot the messenger " and unleashed on the poor > lady who called to tell me this but I am so frustrated. The school system > screened him on back in August and determined him to have language > deficiencies and has dragged their feet the entire semester on his case > regardless of how many times I called. How can this not be in violation of > federal law? I've been trying unsuccessfully to get him an IEP for 4 > months. It should not take 1/2 the school year. Of course, being a > military family we are scheduled to move this summer so I'll get the joy of > starting all over with the start of next school year. I could just scream! > (Oh yea, I already did that.....) > > -Stacey in NM > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Did you put the request for the IEP in writting and date it? If so, they are in violation of the law. In Connecticut, they have to call an IEP meeting within 45 days of a written request by a parent or quardian. Don't let them push you around. Maybe you can get an Educational Consulatant to advocate for you. Good luck. Anne in CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 HI Stacey: I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time getting services for your son. Have you been able to find a parent advocate in your area? SOme parents here have found just having a parent advocate contact the school can get thinks to move ahead a bit faster. One of the most important things you can do in dealing with the schools re: IEPs and IDEA is to learn all about your son's rights. Two books you will find helpful are: " slaw: Special Education Law, " by W.D. and Pamela Darr , 2001, Harbor House Law Press " From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide, " by Pam and Pete . YOu can also research the regulations in your state and school district for implementing and maintaining Special Education. Knowing your rights is just a start, then you have to decide whether you want to go due process to compel the school system or to work with them by building a relationship and taking things from there. This is much more difficult when you are constantly on the move to new school districts through the military. Have you contacted the military family support system in your area to get their help with getting things on track with the school. I met a dad who had achieved a lot of success with this method,even in another country. Good luck, take care, aloha, kathy (h) kathyh@... > Thanks to so many people for all the input on the IEP. Unfortunately, the > school called this morning and said that they had to reschedule my IEP for > NEXT SEMESTER (AAUGGHHH!!!) since I want his teacher and the counselor there > and neither are available for this Thursday's scheduled meeting. I'm > ashamed to report I totally " shot the messenger " and unleashed on the poor > lady who called to tell me this but I am so frustrated. The school system > screened him on back in August and determined him to have language > deficiencies and has dragged their feet the entire semester on his case > regardless of how many times I called. How can this not be in violation of > federal law? I've been trying unsuccessfully to get him an IEP for 4 > months. It should not take 1/2 the school year. Of course, being a > military family we are scheduled to move this summer so I'll get the joy of > starting all over with the start of next school year. I could just scream! > (Oh yea, I already did that.....) > > -Stacey in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Just had my son's IEP Meeting at his new school on Friday. They were working off the IEP from his last school and they had no issue going with the previous recommendations, they are also going to try to add on to it as this school has more resources than his last. My son is 6 and in mainstream 2nd grade. Just go in to the meeting knowing what the current IEP holds, what changes (if any) you'd like and so forth. I have found that the CSE will do their absolute best to accomodate. My son's original IEP came from me having to fight for it as the previous school wasn't accustomed to SpecNeeds kids. I believe you'll be come out of the meeting happy, I always have. > > Hi there > I am looking to get your feedback and help from your experiences,and > advice as far as the IEP meetings. > I have a nephew who is currently living with me, he just turned 7 and > has been diagnosed with Aspergers since last September. He attends > maisntream class. Our meeting tomorrow with the school is to go over > my nephew's existing IEP. He used to live in CA, and that's wher the > IEP was done. We now live in VA. > > Hope to hear from you guys soon > THANKS ! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nick is on an alternative assessment and I was told at that time he would no longer receive report cards; however, he has continued to receive report cards and the classes where they modify his work (i.e., regular ed classes he attends) there is a notation that states the work was modified. In fact, he got 1 C and the rest were As & Bs this time! (The C was actually in a special ed class too!) Cari iep help Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how their childs goals and objectives are worked in with the general ed classes. my son is in a learning center but is going out for ss & science with the 4th grade . I need to work on how the goals can also be worked on in those classes also as the school seems to think it is just for socialization. !! I am also curious if anyones child gets a regular report card in addition to the iep progress report ? My son doesnt and I have been told by the school that he cannot have one since he is in a learning center. Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 , I have two boys with Down syndrome, one is 16 and one is 7. They both are included in general education classes and their IEP goals are based on their needs and also the " standards " for their classes. My oldest is in high school and he has a math goal that is worked on in math and also in marketing. Reading goals can be worked on is science, social studies, etc. Both of my boys receive a " regular " report card and also a report on how they are progressing with IEP goals. We get them at the same time in one envelope. Our family blog On Apr 5, 2008, at 9:56 PM, wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how their childs > goals > and objectives are worked in with the general ed classes. my son is in > a learning center but is going out for ss & science with the 4th > grade . I need to work on how the goals can also be worked on in > those classes also as the school seems to think it is just for > socialization. !! I am also curious if anyones child gets a regular > report card in addition to the iep progress report ? My son doesnt > and I have been told by the school that he cannot have one since he is > in a learning center. Any help is greatly appreciated! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 We all set 's goals, the school modifies his work, and then shows me how he does. He is in regular class for all bar 2 hours of the day. He gets pulled for a literacy and maths class 2 hours per day (he is the only handicapped kid in the class), plus gets about 8 hours support a week. We are lucky in that this school has already had several DS kids go thru the school successfully, so they push BJ just as hard as I do. And we also have kids with wheelchairs and other disabilities at the school, so the staff are very flexible and unreal to work with ( mostly ) We are very blessed in that way. BJ gets 2 reports, twice a year- 1 for his regular class and 1 for his literacy class. Because did not sit for the National reading and literacy test,because he was exempt, he will get funding now to help with either reading,writing or maths. Aussie Leis- mum to , Natasha, and Jellybean When faced with 2 evils; Take the one you have never tried before!! wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how their childs goals > and objectives are worked in with the general ed classes. my son is in > a learning center but is going out for ss & science with the 4th > grade . I need to work on how the goals can also be worked on in > those classes also as the school seems to think it is just for > socialization. !! I am also curious if anyones child gets a regular > report card in addition to the iep progress report ? My son doesnt > and I have been told by the school that he cannot have one since he is > in a learning center. Any help is greatly appreciated! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 What does the IEP have written in the participation in standardized testing component? In related participation in gen ed components? Some districts use non-participation there as a rationale not to have indicators or opportunities for participation at all. Many to most IEP goals can be embedded into the general ed curriculum-sometimes as adaptations with the same curricular goal, sometimes as similar activities with a specific IEP goal. Jess has always gotten both an IEP progress report and a report card. Ask to see the policy that they are using to not give kids in the learning center a report card. Judi _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:56 PM Subject: iep help Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how their childs goals and objectives are worked in with the general ed classes. my son is in a learning center but is going out for ss & science with the 4th grade . I need to work on how the goals can also be worked on in those classes also as the school seems to think it is just for socialization. !! I am also curious if anyones child gets a regular report card in addition to the iep progress report ? My son doesnt and I have been told by the school that he cannot have one since he is in a learning center. Any help is greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Can you make her part-time hospital/homebound on an IEP? My neighbors daughter did that while she was battling her cancer. She was getting chemo and was tired a lot, so she went to school when she could. Every week her teacher came to her house also to help keep her on track. I don't see why with her diagnosis they couldn't do that for Jaye.  & Abby From: veristroud@... <veristroud@...> Subject: IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM  Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 A 504 is a civil rights statute that protects people with disabilities from discrimination such as JIA. Anyone who has a record of such impairment qualifies as disabled under Section 504. Students who fall under 504s do not qualify for special education and do not receive special education services (such as physical or speech therapy or classes taught by a special education teacher). An IEP is the next level for students who qualify for special education classes. Most students with JIA would not qualify for and IEP but would be protected under a 504. All you need to do is request from the school for a 504 meeting at which time you would meet with all the teachers, school nurse, counselors and principal. It is there that you are able to educate them on what it means for you dd to have JIA. You can write up the 504 right then and there.    From: veristroud@... <veristroud@...> Subject: IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:27 AM  Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 We just had our 504 meeting yesterday. At first, it was like they didn't want to approve it, but then they found in their information that immunosuppressed falls under " major bodily functions " and they can approve it through that. From what I understand, it has to affect certain things... so mention that and see what they say. Good luck! mom to Cameron, age 8, Polyarticular, possibly psoriatic, taking 25 mg Methotrexate, 25 mg Enbrel both by injection and 1mg folic acid > > > Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, > > Veri & Jaye 16 poly > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 They can do home/hospital with an IEP for JRA. Jordon has this incorporated into his IEP and his tutor comes to our house for 2 hours each week, because he has missed a lot of school. They started this for him in the middle of the last school year, due to how many days he was missing school and getting even more behind in school. , Jordon, & From: Crawford Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 1:09 PM Subject: Re: IEP help Can you make her part-time hospital/homebound on an IEP? My neighbors daughter did that while she was battling her cancer. She was getting chemo and was tired a lot, so she went to school when she could. Every week her teacher came to her house also to help keep her on track. I don't see why with her diagnosis they couldn't do that for Jaye. & Abby From: veristroud@... <veristroud@...> Subject: IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 , She does not miss that much school to need that. She has missed 13 or 14 days since the beginning of the school year that she does not have a doctors note for. all the rest of her missed days were for doctor appointments or days that she went to the doctor for an illness. Veri & Jaye 16 poly IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 She also has qualified for the IEP because of her seizure disorder in the past. Of course I am certain that the JRA was a major factor in her IEP designation as well we just did not have it diagnosed at that time. Because of her past history I hesitate to give up the IEP if she needs it again in the future. It is hard to know for sure which road to go on. Thanks. Veri & Jaye 16 poly IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:27 AM Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I guess I am just frustrated, knowing that if we change from the IEP to a 504 plan that we might not be able to get back to the IEP if she needs it. There may be nothing that she can not get that she would need with the 504 I am not sure. But this is the first year since second grade that she did not need the help from the spec ed dept due to missing school so much. GRRRR IEP help Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Veri, I am a teacher working on getting my principal endorsement. A 504 plan and an IEP are separate because the 504 allows for accomodations that the school needs to provide to allow someone to participate fully without restrictions.(i.e. wheel chair ramp, blood sugar checks, etc.) An IEP is more about providing educational services such as extra help in reading, tests being read, etc . . Is Jaye on an IEP? I am sure they are aware of her JRA, so at the meeting, I would provide them with all of your documentation and have your doctor write a letter explaining the effects of the medicine and the symptoms of arthritis. I would then put the ball in their court and ask them how they would like to handle the situation when Jaye has to miss school. (send homework home, meet with a school-provided tutor to catch her up, etc . .) Does your school have a large number of students? If so, I would also involve the school counselor. They can act as a liason between you and the administration. Hopefully this is just an oversight and they have sent out these " letters " in bulk to all students who have missed a certain number of days. I am sure that after you discuss her situation, they will override the number of days missed and help her get caught up. Take care and good luck with all of this! Barb and e (9 - JRA) IEP help Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I may be wrong, but you shouldn't have to give up the IEP. From what I understand, the 504 can be incorporated into the IEP. Check with the school guidence counselor to see what you can find out. If not, call an IEP meeting to discuss the situation. Here is a website I used to get information when getting ready for our meeting... http://www.edrights.com/iep_504.htm Hang in there! > > From: veristroud@... <veristroud@...> > Subject: IEP help > > Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM > > Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor > need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, > > Veri & Jaye 16 poly > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Yes, we already have the IEP and that was put in place in second grade. The ball was put in their court before she hit the 12 to 13 days missed without a doctor note. They then told me that there was nothing that could be done other then putting her on a 504 plan rather then an IEP but then she would still have problems when she missed more then that number of days. They certainly know about her JRA. The doctor has written a letter as well as the social worker at Childrens Mercy where he works. I will get another letter and more information on the medications she is on and how they supress her immune system. She is not behind on her work, and she gets good grades. She gets an occasional C but mostly A's with a couble of B's so grades are not the problem. Jaye is one kid that always looks healthy. She is tall, not too thin, always smiles and is 99% of the time happy and cheerful. She is the student that goes out of her way to help others. We really do not need the IEP now but I am afraid to give it up. This is her very first year for not needing the extra help with time to make up work and assistance from the para's. I will be nice but I am frustrated. Veri & Jaye 16 poly Re: IEP help Hi Veri, I am a teacher working on getting my principal endorsement. A 504 plan and an IEP are separate because the 504 allows for accomodations that the school needs to provide to allow someone to participate fully without restrictions.(i.e. wheel chair ramp, blood sugar checks, etc.) An IEP is more about providing educational services such as extra help in reading, tests being read, etc . . Is Jaye on an IEP? I am sure they are aware of her JRA, so at the meeting, I would provide them with all of your documentation and have your doctor write a letter explaining the effects of the medicine and the symptoms of arthritis. I would then put the ball in their court and ask them how they would like to handle the situation when Jaye has to miss school. (send homework home, meet with a school-provided tutor to catch her up, etc . .) Does your school have a large number of students? If so, I would also involve the school counselor. They can act as a liason between you and the administration. Hopefully this is just an oversight and they have sent out these " letters " in bulk to all students who have missed a certain number of days. I am sure that after you discuss her situation, they will override the number of days missed and help her get caught up. Take care and good luck with all of this! Barb and e (9 - JRA) IEP help Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor need to see her to just s ay well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, Veri & Jaye 16 poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 We had that meeting and I was told that her absences can not be addressed at all in the IEP. That meeting was several months ago, and several of us, well all of us left quite irritated. They do not like me to much I don't think. But it is not my job to make them like me. It is my job to take care of my girl. Veri IEP help > > Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:27 PM > > Ok, someone on here mentioned that there was nothing in a 504 plan that can not be incorporated into a IEP. Who was that? and where do you find that information. Jaye has missed too many days of school this year and we have received a letter that if she misses another day we will have to have a delinquency hearing. So, I am in the process again of getting a letter from her doctors, pediatrician, neurologist, opthamologist and rheumatologist but also wanted something that deals with number of days missing school. I think maybe Liz posted something on this. I have gone through many different documents and websites but do not find anything to help me give the school information that they have to allow her days to be sick. Specifically days to be sick at home when she can not get up from exhaustion when she has a head cold and such. I do not take her to the doctor every single time she misses school. I can not afford to do that nor does the doctor > need to see her to just say well yep she is exhausted go home and sleep. My ped has informed me that if they schedule a hearing and she is not working she will plan to attend with me, I think she just wants to watch me tell them a thing or two. Anyway, I am taking information to the school about how the meds she is on suppress her immune system which can cause her to be sick more often then the average student. I think they will be overwhelmed with the information I will deliver to the high school principal as well as I intend to deliver this to the office of the school superintendant. I struggle with finding the right information on the IEP though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much, > > Veri & Jaye 16 poly > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 My son recently had an evaluation (requested by me after the school denied him an IEP, it was paid for by the school). The results were NVLD and HF autism. He is in 2nd grade , 8 yrs old and also has OCD and anxiety. The school again denied him an IEP because academically he is functioning at a second grade level ( although testing showed alot of skills to be Much higher). Behaviorally he has issues which they say are sporadic ( but seem to happen alot in my opinion) and some such as pulling his private out in the hall at the school seem rather serious ( he has also tackled girls and is very easily manipulated by other kids). Do I have a chance getting any help? They just keep saying since he is functioning at grade level they will not do any plan. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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