Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 >! I am also in the process of working with the ped & a psyc.( have been for months)on finding the right meds for her adhd. < There is a new medication that just came out this month that treats ADHD - it's called Strattera and it is not a stimulant. >I get a letter home from the principal today telling me that from now on, when she doesn't want to do her work(she has a big stubborn streak) they are going to call me to come to get her. I immediately called her & told her that will not happen.< Good for you!! Does she have a FBA? Our school district has its flaws - but this isn't a bad area. I hope things work out for you/ - you aren't the first parent to move after dealing with a school and getting no where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 I've had it. I have to get out of this school district. They are unbelievably ignorant & difficult when it come to inclusion. And we aren't even doing full inclusion. (10ds & adhd) is based in a regular 3rd grade class. She is pulled for reading & math with a special ed teacher ( 40 & OCD). She has a full time 1-1 aide. She had the same one for 4 years, & now a new one who is so so sweet that she lets get away with murder. She is also pulled for OT 3x/wk & speech 3x/wk. And they still can't figure out how to do it!!!! I am also in the process of working with the ped & a psyc.( have been for months) on finding the right meds for her adhd. I get a letter home from the principal today telling me that from now on, when she doesn't want to do her work(she has a big stubborn streak) they are going to call me to come to get her. I immediately called her & told her that will not happen. She said she no longer supports the placement & it needs to change. I informed her she has a major fight on her hands. But, this is the way the whole district is. Also, the CSE is doing so many illegal things. Numerous complaints have been filed, including by me. Also some law suits. The thing is, I don't want to keep putting her where she's not wanted. I also know that a special ed class is not the right place for her. She has proved over & over again that she learns from her environment & from what she sees. I feel like I'm really ready to make a move. I need to find a district that believes in inclusion & tries to do their best. Does anyone know of such a place? Also, a place that's willing to try to make it work beyond elementary school. Thanks for listening to me rant. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 Okay... what's an FBA? I'm still learning all the terms of stuff related to education Judi - Proud mother to Jordan 7, ds and Savannah 10 weeks, nda Where ever you go.... There you are Re: INCLUSION & MOVING Good for you!! Does she have a FBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 FBA = Functional Behavioral Assessment. This is needed to write any behavioral goals. Re: INCLUSION & MOVING Good for you!! Does she have a FBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > > Good for you!! Does she have a FBA? > > Our school district has its flaws - but this isn't a bad area. I hope things work out for you/ - you aren't the first parent to move after dealing with a school and getting no where. > > > > > > We've been working with an incorrect IEP since Sept. That was one of the complaints I filed with the state. Jan. 7 we had a CSE meeting. Wrote new goals. School psych. did a new FBA & a new intervention plan. Now today the pricipal tells me she wants out!!! It's only been in place for a few days!!!! I got so mad after talking to her on the phone that the poor dog peed on the floor! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 We moved states for BJs schooling...does that count? wrote: > >! I am also in the process of working with the ped & a psyc.( have > been for months)on finding the right meds for her adhd. < > > There is a new medication that just came out this month that treats > ADHD - it's called Strattera and it is not a stimulant. > > >I get a letter home from the > principal today telling me that from now on, when she doesn't want to > do her > work(she has a big stubborn streak) they are going to call me to come > to get > her. I immediately called her & told her that will not happen.< > > Good for you!! Does she have a FBA? > > Our school district has its flaws - but this isn't a bad area. I hope > things work out for you/ - you aren't the first parent to move > after dealing with a school and getting no where. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 In a message dated 1/17/03 2:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > Also, a place that's willing to try to make it > work beyond elementary school. Donna, don't you live in the Saratoga area? Look into the North Colonie school district, Schalmont, Averill Park, and my personal favorite, Duanesburg. nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 In a message dated 1/17/03 2:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > Also, a place that's willing to try to make it > work beyond elementary school. Donna, don't you live in the Saratoga area? Look into the North Colonie school district, Schalmont, Averill Park, and my personal favorite, Duanesburg. nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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