Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Sounds like you've got it made I homeschool so my daughter is attending ACAP, a summer habilitation program for spectrum kids, 3 days a week, 6 hours a day for 6 weeks. This is paid for by self-directed supports administered by DDS in our county. They are also paying for a one week, 3 hour a day Skyhawk Minihawk Sport camp which is NT kids mainly, fundamentals of soccer, baseball and basketball. I also have swim money- they pay for an aide to be in the water with her...havn't used this this year and don't know if I'll get around to it. HTH, Deanna PS My daughter recieved ESY the year following her one and only year in ECSE, it was minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Wow, . It sounds like you have a pretty good deal there! In Orange, CA, Maddy goes to a local preschool during the whole summer (8am to 1pm) no extra activities. I am going to look into swimming lessons though. I heard that they will fund the lessons through the local Regional Center. Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Forgot to mention that the one benifit of Maddy's summer school is that she has the same teacher as she did throughout the previous school year. She's wonderful and we're really happy that Maddy sees a familiar face each day. Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi Jayne- that's still pretty good. My daughters ESY through our ESD here in Oregon was 2 days of preschool per week for 3.5 hours each day. She did attend ACAP for 8 weeks last summer- 2 days a week, but DDS paid last year too. They also paid for her aide for 7 weeks straight of swimming lessons. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Our extended school year is about 6 weeks of slightly more relaxed school time with academics mixed with leisure skills and community outings. Warm regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Wow, that's great about the swim lessons. I am going to call this week and work something out. Thanks again! Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Dear Listmates, I'm very curious as to how extended school year services differ from state to state. If you don't mind responding to this inquirery, I'll let you know what my daughter receives. We live in Bucks County, Pa. right near Philadelphia. Our school district provides my daughter with 5 weeks of extended school year and the day runs from 8:30 to 2:30 at her elementary school. Every Friday is trip day. She also goes to adapted swimming at the high school 3-4 days of the week and sometimes goes to local fast food stores for lunch. When the elementary playground program begins, gets to interact with her NT peers in whatever activities they do with the support of her instructional assistant. I forgot to mention that is in an in-district run ABA program with its own Behavior analyst, two head teachers and instructional assistants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Siarra has never qualified for ESY and I couldn't complain too much because she always did meet her goals, but oddly enough, I do not know anyone in our area (metro Atlanta) with special ed kids that recieve ESY... seems a little fishy to me! Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi Charlene- Just remember that all of Bridget's services are through Department of Disability Services. I don't have any services through the school district. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi Charlene- Just remember that all of Bridget's services are through Department of Disability Services. I don't have any services through the school district. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi - Oh, I had mentioned in an earlier post that I homeschool and have chosen not to have an IEP for now. Bridget recieved language services this past year at a local University. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi - Oh, I had mentioned in an earlier post that I homeschool and have chosen not to have an IEP for now. Bridget recieved language services this past year at a local University. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Deanna I definately live in the wrong area! Where you are in Oregan has alot more going for you. For here though just getting any summer services was an act of God! So I am very surprised! charlene -- Re: Extended school year services Hi Jayne- that's still pretty good. My daughters ESY through our ESD here in Oregon was 2 days of preschool per week for 3.5 hours each day. She did attend ACAP for 8 weeks last summer- 2 days a week, but DDS paid last year too. They also paid for her aide for 7 weeks straight of swimming lessons. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 this is the first year and I quote first year extended services have ever been heard of here> Everything is definately catered to low income only! Disabilities are non existant. Basically I really mest up moving here. charlene -- Re: Extended school year services Dear Listmates, I'm very curious as to how extended school year services differ from state to state. If you don't mind responding to this inquirery, I'll let you know what my daughter receives. We live in Bucks County, Pa. right near Philadelphia. Our school district provides my daughter with 5 weeks of extended school year and the day runs from 8:30 to 2:30 at her elementary school. Every Friday is trip day. She also goes to adapted swimming at the high school 3-4 days of the week and sometimes goes to local fast food stores for lunch. When the elementary playground program begins, gets to interact with her NT peers in whatever activities they do with the support of her instructional assistant. I forgot to mention that is in an in-district run ABA program with its own Behavior analyst, two head teachers and instructional assistants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 We have something very similar in Nassau county in Long Island, New York. My daugghter Lara (10) attends a special school (ABA program) with permission from the school district. They go from 9 to 3 for 6 weeks. They also tend to concentrate more on social skills and outings. The one problem that we encounter in some years is due to lack of qualified staff. One year we were reduced to a 1/2 day program and this year there are reductions in OT, PT, and speech. Many teachers burn out completely and leave and others just need to have that summer break to relax before they begin again in the fall. (can't say I blame them - wish I could do the same myself) ____________________________________________________ Dear Listmates, I'm very curious as to how extended school year services differ from state to state. If you don't mind responding to this inquirery, I'll let you know what my daughter receives. We live in Bucks County, Pa. right near Philadelphia. Our school district provides my daughter with 5 weeks of extended school year and the day runs from 8:30 to 2:30 at her elementary school. Every Friday is trip day. She also goes to adapted swimming at the high school 3-4 days of the week and sometimes goes to local fast food stores for lunch. When the elementary playground program begins, gets to interact with her NT peers in whatever activities they do with the support of her instructional assistant. I forgot to mention that is in an in-district run ABA program with its own Behavior analyst, two head teachers and instructional assistants. -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Dear Deanna, What state do you live in? I can't believe you don't get any services through your own school district. Do you live in a small school district or are there two few children in your district that require the type of services your daughter requires? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Dear Deanna, What state do you live in? I can't believe you don't get any services through your own school district. Do you live in a small school district or are there two few children in your district that require the type of services your daughter requires? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 The midwest is certainly not like the east and west coast as services are concerned. WE have a DDS here but the woman in charge also runs the part c program from birth to age 3. This woman KB was on empower colorado list when she seen some of my postings copied them and sent them to CDE colorado department of education to help prove there case that I am boligerent! Obnoxious. Anyway she is in charge of all this too Deanna and she refuses to help me on the grounds that my husband makes money. The atttitude is we are rich so dont need nothing. WE are a family of 5 and bring in $3200 a month. I havent fought this woman yet as I am stressed and still fighting the child study team and so forth. DDS here has been known to give out money to families for things each month but this woman picks who she wants and doesnt go by the law. maybe I ought to turn her into DMV as she never got rid of her Texas plates after a year! Then again I have to watch what evil I do I cant get angry and effectively fight these people. Charlene -- Re: Extended school year services Hi Charlene- Just remember that all of Bridget's services are through Department of Disability Services. I don't have any services through the school district. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Thanks Sharon.. I will look into that! And let all the other concerned moms I know know about it as well! Lyn > Lyn, Georgia has been slapped on the hand during an > audit a couple of years ago for not offering ESY. Now > most counties in metor Atlanta offer it as a cookie > cutter program. However, there is an attorney who is > also a Mom of a special needs child who has gotten ESY > specifically to meet the needs of several children. > > Join GaparentNetwork@y... and you will meet > many parents who have been successful in getting their > children appropriate ESY. > > Sharongudger@y... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Sharon.. help.. I cannot find the groups home page? Lyn > Join GaparentNetwork@y... and you will meet > many parents who have been successful in getting their > children appropriate ESY. > > Sharongudger@y... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 I'm glad to see that over the few years I've been on this list that the extended school year services have continued to grow for most of our children from state to state. I'm curious to see what will be offered to my daughter next summer now that she'll be entering middle school in the fall. Thanks to all of you that replied. Re: Extended school year services > Our extended school year is about 6 weeks of slightly more relaxed school > time with academics mixed with leisure skills and community outings. > > Warm regards > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Charlene- we are a family of 4 and my husband makes about what yours does. Bridget does not get SSI and therefore does not get Medicaid. DDS here is severly weighted to the families already receiving financial assistance. The Medicaid kids (No offence to anyone who is receiving this benefit I'm just remarking on the inequity of certain programs designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families) are first priority. I don't think I ever would have found out that they existed if I wasn't so persistant at reading the paper, keeping my eyes open for brochures etc. I know what you mean. No matter that having to bankroll everything ourselves is destroying our financial everything! Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 They also have one in Missouri ours is called the Sara and it is illegal to have waiting list for services, so we have no waiting list and when a slot opens up it is very competitive to get. Also the state of MO is broke our mental health budget has been slashed badly. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 I've been round and round with that here. Her DDS caseworker doesn't know anything about it. People say OHSU has the waiver, so I guess if she was going to get something done up there I could apply. Deanna From my experience things are not the same in every state, the way things are administered is definately one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Do a search for Autistic Children's Activity Program and the website will show you what it is. A gal with a teenage son with autism started it. It's become so big that school districts often pay to send the kids to ACAP instead of holding ESY services on campus for them. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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