Preschool

[Guest guest]

my son in his 2nd year of preschool in a public school as well and theres 14

plus him 15 kids in his class and he has some kids like him that has problems

and some that dont have any problems at my son wasnt talking at all when he

first started his 1st year and 2nd year of preschool but after his 4 th

birthday and then 2 months later he started talking

april / mark jr 4 years old

bigcheech91 <bigcheech91@...> wrote:

My son has attended the public preschool for two years. The first year

it was " integrated " -- classified kids with some language models. This

year, it's revered -- a few classified kids, a few lottery kids, and

the rest are " at risk " kids who qualify for free lunch. I've been

thrilled with the program. They are sensitive to his needs,

more " academic " and structured than a typical preschool, and he gets

pull outs for speech and OT. I think this was a great choice for us,

but it is not offered everywhere and not done well everywhere.

in NJ

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> I have a son who will be 3 in July - and our Developmental

Peditrician has recommeded him going to a regular preschool in the

fall, so that he can model the other kids.

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> My concern is - he does not talk. He only says a handful of words,

and I am afraid that he will not be able to tell them what he wants,

etc.

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> Does anyone know of any other options ,etc?? Any ideas are

appreciated.....

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[Guest guest]

Does anyone know of a preschool in the Strongsville area that will

accept children with special needs? My daughter currently goes to MEEC

but she would benefit from a 5-day a week 1/2 day preschool. I am

absolutely not leaving MEEC but they can only give two days. I am

hoping to find a place that can fill in for the other three days. Any

help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I don't think you are doing anything wrong by asking for extra support for this

new student.  If your son is not successful in his environment, then I think

you are doing the right thing by moving him.  Good for you for

listening/watching your son and paying attention to his needs! There is a child

in my daughters Special Ed classroom with Angelman's syndrome.  He has a pretty

severe case and he needs 1:1 at all times.  I love this little boy; he has been

with since they were 3 years old, but as he has gotten bigger, so have his

needs.  I have complained to the school because he is very distracting to my

child when she is trying to do her independent work.  There are also two

children in her classroom that are medically dependent on a nurse and they have

machines that go off continuously during class.  It makes for a chaotic

atmosphere.  and the other kids are used to it, to a point, but I know

that other parents besides me have asked

that some of the kids be regrouped; there are two special ed classes in our

elementary school.  It was asked that the medical kids (they are in wheelchairs

and cannot move) be placed in the same classroom together.  It may seem unfair,

but in all honesty, these children are only coming to school to give their

foster family a break...and I'm okay with that, but I would imagine it would be

hard to watch your own child start to regress in a situation like that.

For as much as I love all kids, special needs or not, I love my children first,

and I have to put them first, always.

 

Hope that helps!

 

Jenn

Mom to 16, 13, 10 (Ds), and Riley 18months

Graham

832-816-7992

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From: jodyrae76 <jodyrae76@...>

Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:40 PM

Subject: Preschool

 

Hello to all,

My name is Jody and while I typically read all posts, I have only posted a

couple of times when I need great advice My son Sam (ds) turned four in

December and has been attending our local public preschool special needs class

for about one year. He has been making some gains until the start of this month

when another student joined the room. His class has seven kids ages 3 to 4 years

all with special needs. Staff is two paras and one special education teacher. I

had noticed Sam was no longer successful with his potty schedule and was

starting to say " no " to school. This past Monday when I brought him to school he

was covering his ears and visibly uncomfortable. I had that sinking feeling that

I shouldn't leave him as this new student runs around the room turning on water,

taking out numerous toys and even opening the door and leaving the classroom.

This new student is requiring 1:1 from the staff and is then reducing the staff

available for my son and

the other students. I have requested they actually provide the student with a

1:1 so the other students are not being affected by the staffing needs, the

teacher disagrees with me at this point so we have been offered a trial of the

afternoon class they have available. We would love to have him moved if he is

more comfortable as that class actually has a couple of typical peers included.

We have also looked into having him attend a couple of days at a private

preschool which we are very excited and nervous about! My question is am I being

unrealistic in requesting additional help in the morning class due to the needs

of the new student? I realize Sam is not comfortable in that setting and I of

course will NOT bring him back to that class. (by the way I did take him home

with me on Monday and we had a GREAT day together!) Just some back round info:

we live in Grand Forks, ND. Preschool is offered four days a week starting at

age 3. Sorry this is so

long and thanks for all of the great questions and comments. Even though I

don't typically respond, please know many of these posts make my day!

Jody