Incoming IEP

[mattblakk]

Tomorrow is Blake's IEP meeting. If there are any last minute reminders, or things I should ask about that I might not think of, feel free to respond with suggestions. If you don't know what an IEP meeting is, don't worry.

Logan has to go to the doctor at almost exactly the same time, and so I'm also going to miss work tomorrow evening and have to have Blake with me during the IEP. Since it will be in his classroom, I'm not anticipating this will be a problem at all.

(did I mention the no work = no pay bit? see comment about money stress earlier)

I'm hoping that the next oh probably 14 days that I have to wait before my financial aid is disbursed get a bit easier.

Comments

[luckykid13.livejournal.com]

I'd make an offer to take Blake- but I have a dr appointment too-- hopin for some meds to kick this cough...

As for the IEP-Have they met the former one? what have they slacked on? What are YOU wanting to see him take on?

[rexlezard.livejournal.com]

::bitter-yet-nostalgic sigh:: I remember that I used to enjoy going to my IEP meetings, if only to see the look of surprise and slight horror when my teachers realized that *I* was there. I loved it when they would sit there and discuss how disruptive (bored) and inattentive (bored) and stupid (bored) I am/was, and then I would say something, and they would just look at me. Like it wasn't my place to say anything about *my* educational experience.

My only advice is DON'T BACK DOWN. You know what your kid needs to learn. That's the one thing I have to give my mother credit for. She stuck up for me - mostly - with school officials, teachers, etc. Don't let 'em tell you they know your kid better than you do. Don't let 'em patronize you. Go get 'em tiger.

[doublestuff32.livejournal.com]

if Blake doesn't already have an occupational therapist who addresses sensory issues, inquire about that. also, his teachers and therapists may be able to help Blake generalize new skills into his home/social environments, through some sort of home program (if that is not being done already).is he getting appropriate transportation to school? are you happy with the amount/quality of time he spends with normally-developing peers? all very important questions, if you haven't covered them already. I hope that you have a good strong relationship with his teachers and therapists (I'm sure you do...you strike me as that kind of person). good luck with it all. hope you hear lots of good news about the progress he's made.

[dhydra.livejournal.com]

We IEP'd last Friday and had the "kid" sign SSI papers last night. I'm not sure if this ever gets easier, but somehow, you do get use to the life-long aspects of it. Hugs to you and Blake.