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Post by jburke0822 on Apr 8, 2005 11:51:21 GMT -5
I had a meeting with Taylor's teacher before spring break about Taylor and lack of progress, she is already repeating 2nd grade and I really thought it would make a difference, it has not. She is falling more and more behind. so today I have ameeting with the principal and her teacher.
Her teacher wants to get her into a smaller size classroom so that she can get more attention and I am hoping that this works, anything at this point would be great. I am really worried about this meeting though, I have had meeting in the past where I have left crying so I am hoping this is not one of them. I really hope something can be done. Wish me luck,
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Post by Linda on Apr 8, 2005 11:59:42 GMT -5
 If you can take someone with you...an extra pair of ears never hurt  It really does sound positive though if the teacher wants her in a smaller classroom. Taylor would probably blossom with the extra attention. Do you have an IEP or a 504? If you do advocate really hard for your dd. Keep us updated.
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Post by jburke0822 on Apr 8, 2005 12:02:55 GMT -5
I wanna say it is an IEP. My dh could not get off of work and so it is just me, I am actually taking my oldest out of school so that she can watch the baby for me so I can focus more on this meeting.
I know I am my child's best adovate and If I have to go to the school board or beyond to get what she needs for her to suceed than that is what I am going to do.
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Post by Linda on Apr 8, 2005 12:16:30 GMT -5
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Post by jburke0822 on Apr 8, 2005 12:23:06 GMT -5
thanks I needed that. I already feel nervous and ready to throw up
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Post by Linda on Apr 8, 2005 19:42:34 GMT -5
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Post by jburke0822 on Apr 8, 2005 23:36:30 GMT -5
It went pretty good, they are going to retest her and see about putting her into a smaller size classroom. I asked what happens if her scores are not low enough to put her in there and they said that there was nothing that they can do. They are hoping that they can test her before the end of the school yr. thanks for thinking about ud
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Post by mothercat on Apr 9, 2005 18:52:30 GMT -5
If her test scores are not low enough to put her in a smaller class...ask for the 504. That will guarantee one on one tutoring and alot of other things that would be useful for her.
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Post by jburke0822 on Apr 9, 2005 20:13:03 GMT -5
Is that available in every state? we are in California if that makes a difference
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Post by Linda on Apr 9, 2005 20:25:04 GMT -5
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Post by AnneM on Apr 11, 2005 14:40:48 GMT -5
GOOD LUCK jburke0822 ... Being in the UK I know very little about the 504 and the IEP ... but I just want to wish you GOOD LUCK ... Please keep us posted... |
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Post by mskris on Apr 14, 2005 7:57:57 GMT -5
Does she have a learning disability? Have her tested for that, too. If she does, she can't be held back and will receive special education. If she has an IEP - ditto - she qualified for special ed and can't be held back and must receive specialized education to assist her learning. Don't accept, "There's nothing we can do." That's bs.  An IEP means she DID qualify and they HAVE to do whatever it takes to give her a free and appropriate education (FAPE). Check out Wrights Law website. Kris |
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Post by Cheryl on Apr 14, 2005 22:57:48 GMT -5
I so know what you are going through! Conferences are so nerve racking when things aren't going well. Our situation has worked out okay though and yours probably will, too. My ds struggled in school until he got placed in smaller classes. He didn't qualify test score-wise but eventually got in under "other health impaired" for ADD and an auditory processing problem. He just couldn't understand everything going on in a large class but stays at the top of his small group class. Testing is the first step to figuring it out. I researched a lot online about what I thought were his learning problems, printed a gazillion articles and eventually documented everything with placement recommendation letters from his pediatrician, the school testing psychologist, and also a private educational testing report. I kept everything in a big notebook that I took to all the school meetings. According to one of his teachers, that big notebook helped them understand I meant business about getting help for my ds. Even though he has an IEP (individualized education program), I still have had to stay on top of the modifications they are supposed to make for him - just stay in touch with the teachers and for the most part they are supportive.  He is getting older now and he is going to have to start being responsible for his needs somewhat but at the 2nd grade level it's up to you. (I wish we had done something sooner since he has never caught up in math - but that is okay - they are teaching him where he is). There is some reason Taylor is falling behind and you can help her. Try not to worry but look at how you've realized there is a problem early and go forward from there. You are her biggest advocate and she is lucky to have you!
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Post by tridlette on Apr 15, 2005 9:44:59 GMT -5
Does she have a learning disability? Have her tested for that, too. If she does, she can't be held back and will receive special education. If she has an IEP - ditto - she qualified for special ed and can't be held back and must receive specialized education to assist her learning. Don't accept, "There's nothing we can do." That's bs. An IEP means she DID qualify and they HAVE to do whatever it takes to give her a free and appropriate education (FAPE). Check out Wrights Law website. Kris Kris, do you have a text reference to this for PA? Michael is on the verge of failing... 3 of his 4 major subjects. His IEP gives him itinerant support... 45 minutes twice during each 6 day rotation. The Spec. Ed. teacher told me that she didn't think he would "benefit" from additional time. If he fails English and Math, they will transfer him to the alternate school and make him attend their "Opportunity for Success" program for a full year. IF he succeeds, then he will be promoted... if not, then he will be retained there until he does "succeed". Mind you, he is in all the "gifted" classes, expecting to perform in an accelerated classroom with only a little itinerant support. When I asked to transfer him out of the gifted English, they told me it had to be "all or nothing"... he can't be gifted in 3 subjects and not the 4th. (so much for identifying his written language LD... 9th grader with a 3rd grade writing ability... the stopped short of calling it dyslexia.) Anyway, if you know a specific place where I can reference when I get on broom stick next time, I would appreciate it! Laurie |
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Post by mskris on Apr 15, 2005 19:03:14 GMT -5
Laurie: Actually, I don't have a specific reference  (but I'll sure look for one for you). I just know that when I asked Amy to be tested for ld in reading, I asked that if she was diagnosed with one, could she be held back, and they said, "no." She has an IEP for reading and speech. They can't hold her back for failing to achieve grade-level performance in those areas (so they told me). I'm not sure how that would affect your ds...since he's in the gifted classes. What is the deal with having to be in ALL the gifted classes? THat doesn't make sense to me - I always was in Honors History and English, but not Math... We're all gifted in different ways. Anyway, I'll look around and see what I can find. Kris |
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