Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 , You should have 's Schedule. If I were you I would go to those Teachers and let them know what is going on. Believe me a Bog School something can be put on the back burner and will be the one with failing Grades. I have had to go to each Teacher and get 's work. Be one on one. Now with School's this day and time. We can scan Paper work and receive it in email. Teacher's have a email address and each School has a web site. If you do not have time to run to the School we can email the Teachers and get better communication. You can also scan and send s work to that Teacher and this gives you a copy of it on the HD for your records. Homework can be done on a Computer and Disc it and take to School. I would go speak with ALL the Teachers and let them know the one whom is SUPPOSE to be helping is not doing the Job he said. Being one on one is best. My Face was seen everyday at the School. Even though may not come to to School I went and gathered her work. Also You need to go and check on her Attendance just for precaution. Keep these papers in a file. Sometimes they will do Absentees and will be in a mess. Even though she may go half days she may be absent in the rest of the classes. Which should not be since she is doing the work. So check on this. I made sure of this. RobbinSee what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations. Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 :I wish I'd read this last night, I don't have time to dig out Rob's stuff, but hopefully I'll be able to look up our policy in the next few days... I'm off for my rituxan, feeling nervous about that...but looking forward to REMISSION! There, I said it!! and Rob 18 Spondy : IEP question > Is there a time frame the school has to follow to implement the > accommodations for an IEP, or should that have been specified as > well in the IEP? > > I thought the school was doing great by this year but it > has been 4 weeks and the only 2 things enforced (books in each > class and policies for coming and going from school) so far were > done by the principal....this is a large high school, and the > IEP adviser and special ed director have been worthless. > Each time I speak with the adviser (almost daily, as he is > supposed to obtain notes/work when she misses a class, but we > have received not one thing from him) he ever so kindly > reassures me he will take care of it right away.....I have > phoned her Econ teacher and left messages ....no reply...about > class notes needed to prepare for an exam. Today I e-> mailed the IEP adviser (rather than phoning) so I could cc the > principal. The principal e-mailed back immediately saying > she would check the adviser's progress this afternoon.> > I was trying to find something last night referring to time > lines and enforcing accommodations but did not find > specifics...and i know it may vary from state to state (we are > in CA)...I thought if anyone might know, it would be this > group...it took two years and a new principal to even get an > IEP, finally, last November, after much damage to 's > education...meanwhile, I will keep researching to find my > recourse because, as I see it, an accommodation is only as good > as its application....> > Thanks,> > nancy (amanda, 17, poly)> > > ---------------------------------> Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Check with your local Arthritis Foundation branch office. Ours was incredible in helping so much when we were going through this last year. I was able to borrow a huge binder book that spelled out everything, especially time lines. I do think every state is different, so I'd check with AF. They can be a great resource for stuff like this. Good luck and hope you get what you need soon. (Andy, 9, psoriatic) On 9/25/07, nancy barnes <nancyb315@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Is there a time frame the school has to follow to implement the > accommodations for an IEP, or should that have been specified as well in the > IEP? > > I thought the school was doing great by this year but it has been 4 > weeks and the only 2 things enforced (books in each class and policies for > coming and going from school) so far were done by the principal....this is a > large high school, and the IEP adviser and special ed director have been > worthless. Each time I speak with the adviser (almost daily, as he is > supposed to obtain notes/work when she misses a class, but we have received > not one thing from him) he ever so kindly reassures me he will take care of > it right away.....I have phoned her Econ teacher and left messages ....no > reply...about class notes needed to prepare for an exam. Today I e-mailed > the IEP adviser (rather than phoning) so I could cc the principal. The > principal e-mailed back immediately saying she would check the adviser's > progress this afternoon. > > I was trying to find something last night referring to time lines and > enforcing accommodations but did not find specifics...and i know it may vary > from state to state (we are in CA)...I thought if anyone might know, it > would be this group...it took two years and a new principal to even get an > IEP, finally, last November, after much damage to 's > education...meanwhile, I will keep researching to find my recourse because, > as I see it, an accommodation is only as good as its application.... > > Thanks, > > nancy (amanda, 17, poly) > > > ________________________________ > Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 : If you don't get anywhere with the principal, I would contact your district administrator. There should be someone who oversees IEP's for the district. We have a district person here and then Hannah's 504 coordinator is someone associated directly with her school. I would tell them that by not adhering to her IEP, they are breaking the law. IEP's are in place to protect the rights of the student and they can get in trouble for not adhering to it. Being a month into the school year already there is no good reason why all her accommodations should not be in place. Let me know what you find out. Beth & Hannah, 10 unspecified arthritis; asthma; gerd; migraines Sending prayers & happy thoughts, Beth :-) : IEP question Is there a time frame the school has to follow to implement the accommodations for an IEP, or should that have been specified as well in the IEP? I thought the school was doing great by this year but it has been 4 weeks and the only 2 things enforced (books in each class and policies for coming and going from school) so far were done by the principal... .this is a large high school, and the IEP adviser and special ed director have been worthless. Each time I speak with the adviser (almost daily, as he is supposed to obtain notes/work when she misses a class, but we have received not one thing from him) he ever so kindly reassures me he will take care of it right away.....I have phoned her Econ teacher and left messages ....no reply...about class notes needed to prepare for an exam. Today I e-mailed the IEP adviser (rather than phoning) so I could cc the principal. The principal e-mailed back immediately saying she would check the adviser's progress this afternoon.I was trying to find something last night referring to time lines and enforcing accommodations but did not find specifics... and i know it may vary from state to state (we are in CA)...I thought if anyone might know, it would be this group...it took two years and a new principal to even get an IEP, finally, last November, after much damage to 's education... meanwhile, I will keep researching to find my recourse because, as I see it, an accommodation is only as good as its application. ...Thanks,nancy (amanda, 17, poly) Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Beth,the most frustrating part is, this is supposed to be 's senior year, and even that is at risk due to how sick she was the past 18 months, and failure of the school to take any action for over a year (I was battling with them to even get an IEP). I definitely will be in contact with the principal today and if that is not adequate, I will make a phone call to the district superintendent of special ed, and follow-up with the request for an emergency IEP meeting. Time is not on our side. Her Econ teacher seemed on board at back-to-school night but has not responded to attempts to make contact - I am going to show up at her class during her free period today (and hope she is there...).I'll let you know what happens, and thank you so much for the info - you sound experienced with the entire process! (, 17, poly) bebase7@... wrote: - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations. Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks , I will call them.nancy Moy <jaimelynmoy@...> wrote: Check with your local Arthritis Foundation branch office. Ours was incredible in helping so much when we were going through this last year. I was able to borrow a huge binder book that spelled out everything, especially time lines. I do think every state is different, so I'd check with AF. They can be a great resource for stuff like this. Good luck and hope you get what you need soon. (Andy, 9, psoriatic) On 9/25/07, nancy barnes <nancyb315 > wrote: > > > > > > > Is there a time frame the school has to follow to implement the > accommodations for an IEP, or should that have been specified as well in the > IEP? > > I thought the school was doing great by this year but it has been 4 > weeks and the only 2 things enforced (books in each class and policies for > coming and going from school) so far were done by the principal....this is a > large high school, and the IEP adviser and special ed director have been > worthless. Each time I speak with the adviser (almost daily, as he is > supposed to obtain notes/work when she misses a class, but we have received > not one thing from him) he ever so kindly reassures me he will take care of > it right away.....I have phoned her Econ teacher and left messages ....no > reply...about class notes needed to prepare for an exam. Today I e-mailed > the IEP adviser (rather than phoning) so I could cc the principal. The > principal e-mailed back immediately saying she would check the adviser's > progress this afternoon. > > I was trying to find something last night referring to time lines and > enforcing accommodations but did not find specifics...and i know it may vary > from state to state (we are in CA)...I thought if anyone might know, it > would be this group...it took two years and a new principal to even get an > IEP, finally, last November, after much damage to 's > education...meanwhile, I will keep researching to find my recourse because, > as I see it, an accommodation is only as good as its application.... > > Thanks, > > nancy (amanda, 17, poly) > > > ________________________________ > Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. > > > > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Beth,short of the District Superintendent, the district coordinator is the special ed director who presented so well at her meeting, but also has failed to provide, so he is next on my list, depending upon what the principal has to tell me today. Part of the reason is even behind in credits is because when she missed her first entire semester of school, the school refused to do anything, and it took me 9 months to get her an initial IEP meeting...but I won't get started, because the list of infractions by the school towards is quite long...Her grades are good, but now, when she had an excess of credits previously, she is at risk of not graduating with her peers...they have "graciously" (sarcasm) offered a 5th year if she would like it to complete her credits...she just wants to finish with her peers...Ah well, I am sorry, I am getting irate here and venting, and I did not intend to do that...I better get going and put some of this energy into action...Thanks for the input. (, 17, poly)Beth Yohnk <yohnkmom@...> wrote: : If you don't get anywhere with the principal, I would contact your district administrator. There should be someone who oversees IEP's for the district. We have a district person here and then Hannah's 504 coordinator is someone associated directly with her school. I would tell them that by not adhering to her IEP, they are breaking the law. IEP's are in place to protect the rights of the student and they can get in trouble for not adhering to it. Being a month into the school year already there is no good reason why all her accommodations should not be in place. Let me know what you find out. Beth & Hannah, 10 unspecified arthritis; asthma; gerd; migraines Sending prayers & happy thoughts, Beth :-) : IEP question Is there a time frame the school has to follow to implement the accommodations for an IEP, or should that have been specified as well in the IEP? I thought the school was doing great by this year but it has been 4 weeks and the only 2 things enforced (books in each class and policies for coming and going from school) so far were done by the principal... .this is a large high school, and the IEP adviser and special ed director have been worthless. Each time I speak with the adviser (almost daily, as he is supposed to obtain notes/work when she misses a class, but we have received not one thing from him) he ever so kindly reassures me he will take care of it right away.....I have phoned her Econ teacher and left messages ....no reply...about class notes needed to prepare for an exam. Today I e-mailed the IEP adviser (rather than phoning) so I could cc the principal. The principal e-mailed back immediately saying she would check the adviser's progress this afternoon.I was trying to find something last night referring to time lines and enforcing accommodations but did not find specifics... and i know it may vary from state to state (we are in CA)...I thought if anyone might know, it would be this group...it took two years and a new principal to even get an IEP, finally, last November, after much damage to 's education... meanwhile, I will keep researching to find my recourse because, as I see it, an accommodation is only as good as its application. ...Thanks,nancy (amanda, 17, poly) Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 : you were not on the board a couple of years ago when Hannah was in 3rd grade. She had a horrible teacher who simply did not know what do with Hannah's complaints of breathing issues and pain. If I knew then what I know now, I would have had her fired. She broke several disability laws, but I did not know anything about that back then. That is why before school even started last year I sent in our request for an eval. No one will ever treat Hannah like again as long as I'm around. BTW that teacher got transferred to another school last year and I think my complaints played a huge role in that. Sending prayers & happy thoughts, Beth :-) Re: : IEP question Beth,the most frustrating part is, this is supposed to be 's senior year, and even that is at risk due to how sick she was the past 18 months, and failure of the school to take any action for over a year (I was battling with them to even get an IEP). I definitely will be in contact with the principal today and if that is not adequate, I will make a phone call to the district superintendent of special ed, and follow-up with the request for an emergency IEP meeting. Time is not on our side. Her Econ teacher seemed on board at back-to-school night but has not responded to attempts to make contact - I am going to show up at her class during her free period today (and hope she is there...).I'll let you know what happens, and thank you so much for the info - you sound experienced with the entire process! (, 17, poly)bebase7aol (DOT) com wrote: - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations. Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 , I don't remember the specifics (I moved from San Diego, CA last year), but I know where you can find the information you need. You need the California Department of Education Composite of Laws (I think the address is cde.ca.gov). This book lists all of the laws governing education in CA. It is FREE to any parent of a disabled child in CA. Also, I believe that it is CA education policy that each school district has a parent advocate (I think it is called SELPA- Special Education Local Plan Area representative?), a person who acts as a liason between the parent and the school. This person was VERY helpful when my daughter got her IEP. She asked for things I had not even considered! Your school district is obligated to give you the SELPA information if you ask, so don't be shy! Also, when you signed 's IEP, the school should have provided the standard Policies and Procedures guidelines, what to do if you disagree or have a complaint. I highly recommend that you read this document. If you cannot find it, ask for another one. The school, again, is obligated to provide you with a copy. I hope this helps. Hang in there, and don't worry about being viewed as an over-reacting parent. I think we all take on that title now and then, until people see how much our children really are suffering. Sheila (Miranda, 12, JIA/MMD) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Issadora,I totally get the stress becoming insurmountable...one summer, they tried to tell us they could not accept the grade the home teacher assigned and the hours the home teacher attended were insufficient, although they completed the entire ALg2 book and they, the admin, had determined his hours...lol...we prevailed, but it was stressful getting to that point...it is always a battle...As for the money, the federal govt provides funds under FAPE and is to be used solely for the IEP, spec ed needs.60 minutes or Dateline should do a piece on FAPE and the misappropriation of funds, yada yada yada....nancyIssadora <FlyfreeIzzie@...> wrote: - Sorry this is happening to you but I'm not that surprised. I went to one of the best high schools and had some similar IEP crap you wouldn't believe... I won't go into but believe me.. most people wouldn't believe some of the crap that happened to me with it like sending me a home school teacher when I was sick for an extended time who wasn't taking my school work to school and my grades were going down. Had no idea this was happening except my science teacher decided to call because he was the ONLY teacher curious as to why a A+ student was suddenly not getting her work in at all and failing... doh. and so on.... Not to mention going to quite a prestigious enough university as well.. they pulled a lot of crap as well..... I had to get a lawyer at one point and consider a ADA law suit but the stress was too surmountable... just the same.. they ought to be ashamed of themselves.... the money they have.. the reputation they have.... and the injustices they put on students that don't fit the 'norm'.... and so on.... okay.. off of my soap boxgood fortuneOn 10/1/07, nancy barnes <nancyb315 > wrote: hi Beth,well, they have done it again.. principal has been great..things are all straightened out with the teachers for the time being - the one teacher I was worried about, apologized...notes had been sent with another student...all is worked out and she is being wonderful...my problem presently lies with the new co-Director of Special Ed, who last year was the SELPA coordinator for our area...aargh! I finally spoke with him today and he is passing the buck on what should have been HIS responsibility (it was HIS proposal, after all) for an accelerated credits program to make up what is lacking (non-academic credits)...due to school's previous delays...This guy said to me, "you are being extremely calm with me..." - sigh....I wanted to go off at him, but I guess I was intimidated...so, if he does not call with resolution by the end of today, my husband has agreed to follow behind me with the anger, and I will request an emergency IEP Thank you, btw, Beth, I did not even know I could do that!! If you come up with any other ideas, please let me know...it's amazing, as this district has been sued once before that I know of....and it is in Newsweek's Top 20 High School's so one would think they would be more protective of their reputation....nancy (amanda, 17, poly) bebase7aol wrote: - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations . Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. -- "I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint." --Frida Kahlo Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 LOL... yada yada... lol...well the great thing is that WE are here to support one another and make sure to re-appropriate ... the funds.... for the kiddies... heheheheIssadora On 10/3/07, nancy barnes <nancyb315@...> wrote: Issadora,I totally get the stress becoming insurmountable...one summer, they tried to tell us they could not accept the grade the home teacher assigned and the hours the home teacher attended were insufficient, although they completed the entire ALg2 book and they, the admin, had determined his hours...lol...we prevailed, but it was stressful getting to that point...it is always a battle...As for the money, the federal govt provides funds under FAPE and is to be used solely for the IEP, spec ed needs. 60 minutes or Dateline should do a piece on FAPE and the misappropriation of funds, yada yada yada....nancyIssadora <FlyfreeIzzie@ gmail.com> wrote: - Sorry this is happening to you but I'm not that surprised. I went to one of the best high schools and had some similar IEP crap you wouldn't believe... I won't go into but believe me.. most people wouldn't believe some of the crap that happened to me with it like sending me a home school teacher when I was sick for an extended time who wasn't taking my school work to school and my grades were going down. Had no idea this was happening except my science teacher decided to call because he was the ONLY teacher curious as to why a A+ student was suddenly not getting her work in at all and failing... doh. and so on.... Not to mention going to quite a prestigious enough university as well.. they pulled a lot of crap as well..... I had to get a lawyer at one point and consider a ADA law suit but the stress was too surmountable... just the same.. they ought to be ashamed of themselves.... the money they have.. the reputation they have.... and the injustices they put on students that don't fit the 'norm'.... and so on.... okay.. off of my soap boxgood fortuneOn 10/1/07, nancy barnes < nancyb315@... > wrote: hi Beth,well, they have done it again.. principal has been great..things are all straightened out with the teachers for the time being - the one teacher I was worried about, apologized...notes had been sent with another student...all is worked out and she is being wonderful...my problem presently lies with the new co-Director of Special Ed, who last year was the SELPA coordinator for our area...aargh! I finally spoke with him today and he is passing the buck on what should have been HIS responsibility (it was HIS proposal, after all) for an accelerated credits program to make up what is lacking (non-academic credits)...due to school's previous delays...This guy said to me, " you are being extremely calm with me... " - sigh....I wanted to go off at him, but I guess I was intimidated...so, if he does not call with resolution by the end of today, my husband has agreed to follow behind me with the anger, and I will request an emergency IEP Thank you, btw, Beth, I did not even know I could do that!! If you come up with any other ideas, please let me know...it's amazing, as this district has been sued once before that I know of....and it is in Newsweek's Top 20 High School's so one would think they would be more protective of their reputation....nancy (amanda, 17, poly) bebase7@... wrote: - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations .. Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. -- " I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint. " --Frida Kahlo Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on TV. -- " I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint. " --Frida Kahlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 You are so right, Issadora.......I think they have hoped many a time I would give up and walk away...and I think many do, give up that is....but, as you say ... "WE are here to support one another and make sure to re-appropriate ... the funds.... for the kiddies... hehehehe"Support is a wonderful thing...thanks.nancyIssadora <FlyfreeIzzie@...> wrote: LOL... yada yada... lol...well the great thing is that WE are here to support one another and make sure to re-appropriate ... the funds.... for the kiddies... heheheheIssadora On 10/3/07, nancy barnes <nancyb315 > wrote: Issadora,I totally get the stress becoming insurmountable...one summer, they tried to tell us they could not accept the grade the home teacher assigned and the hours the home teacher attended were insufficient, although they completed the entire ALg2 book and they, the admin, had determined his hours...lol...we prevailed, but it was stressful getting to that point...it is always a battle...As for the money, the federal govt provides funds under FAPE and is to be used solely for the IEP, spec ed needs. 60 minutes or Dateline should do a piece on FAPE and the misappropriation of funds, yada yada yada....nancyIssadora <FlyfreeIzzie@ gmail.com> wrote: - Sorry this is happening to you but I'm not that surprised. I went to one of the best high schools and had some similar IEP crap you wouldn't believe... I won't go into but believe me.. most people wouldn't believe some of the crap that happened to me with it like sending me a home school teacher when I was sick for an extended time who wasn't taking my school work to school and my grades were going down. Had no idea this was happening except my science teacher decided to call because he was the ONLY teacher curious as to why a A+ student was suddenly not getting her work in at all and failing... doh. and so on.... Not to mention going to quite a prestigious enough university as well.. they pulled a lot of crap as well..... I had to get a lawyer at one point and consider a ADA law suit but the stress was too surmountable... just the same.. they ought to be ashamed of themselves.... the money they have.. the reputation they have.... and the injustices they put on students that don't fit the 'norm'.... and so on.... okay.. off of my soap boxgood fortuneOn 10/1/07, nancy barnes < nancyb315 > wrote: hi Beth,well, they have done it again.. principal has been great..things are all straightened out with the teachers for the time being - the one teacher I was worried about, apologized...notes had been sent with another student...all is worked out and she is being wonderful...my problem presently lies with the new co-Director of Special Ed, who last year was the SELPA coordinator for our area...aargh! I finally spoke with him today and he is passing the buck on what should have been HIS responsibility (it was HIS proposal, after all) for an accelerated credits program to make up what is lacking (non-academic credits)...due to school's previous delays...This guy said to me, "you are being extremely calm with me..." - sigh....I wanted to go off at him, but I guess I was intimidated...so, if he does not call with resolution by the end of today, my husband has agreed to follow behind me with the anger, and I will request an emergency IEP Thank you, btw, Beth, I did not even know I could do that!! If you come up with any other ideas, please let me know...it's amazing, as this district has been sued once before that I know of....and it is in Newsweek's Top 20 High School's so one would think they would be more protective of their reputation....nancy (amanda, 17, poly) bebase7aol wrote: - Yes! The IEP timeline starts with the first day of the school year! Pull out 's IEP and look at the section on the front page. We are in Virginia and ours looks like a grid with columns indicating the FREQUENCY and DURATION (Start date to End date) that the IEP is in effect. Start date is her first day of school. As you know, the IEP is a legally-binding document, so the school is bound by LAW to follow everything noted on the IEP, including accommodations . Big school or not, your daughter is not the first student to walk through their doors with an IEP. It sounds to me like you have exhausted your efforts by going to so many on the IEP team. If the principal doesn't take charge and get back to you asap, I'd either: a. Call an emergency IEP meeting with the entire IEP team b. Go to the central office who oversees 's school and demand they intervene NOW c. Hire an education advocate to accompany you or speak on your daughter's behalf This is my daughter's 5th year with an IEP, and when I hear stories like yours, I get livid. There is no excuse for that school not putting her accommodations in place. You may need to get aggressive and just show up, demanding that they be put into place now. If you need to, you may want to go to her class right after school and ask for the homework/quiz prep notes from the teacher. When they see you in the building, they may begin to take your daughter's needs seriously. I hope this helps you, . Please keep us posted! Beth Sekelik, Mom to See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. -- "I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint." --Frida Kahlo Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on TV. -- "I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy as long as I can paint." --Frida Kahlo Catch up on fall's hot new shows on TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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