Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 That's a tough one. Most people recommend bringing one. After our unsuccessful 504 meeting, my son's school made disparaging comments about people who bring advocates to the meetings (I had not brought one). Who knows. Judy Bring an advocate? Hi group, We have a meeting with the school next Thu. morning. We are not exactly sure why, but we think it's to talk about a socialization group at school. Belle is not classified and has no IEP, but we have talked to the school at the beginning of the 3rd grade and asked for some testing mods, but got none to speak of. Belle has OCD and ADHD. I have a friend, who happens to be an advocate for this exact thing. Should I bring her to the meeting? We are scared it will make the school not work with us or they may make Belle feel uncomfortable or something.. What should we do? We will meet with principal, and some members of the Child study team. Thanks RIchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 Hi , As a member of your daughter's team, you may invite anyone you would like to the meetings with her school. Unless your friend will be advocating directly for you, your wife and Belle, I see no harm in bringing this person and introducing her as a friend of the famly who is there for support. I have often heard it suggested by the speakers we have had at our school district support groups that it is a good idea to bring a friend to meetings as it is always good to have another set of ears, especially one that is not as emotionally involved in the situation. If you will be using this friend in an advocate capacity, you really should make sure the school district personnel know that and introduce your friend as such. in Southeastern PA buytick wrote: Hi group, We have a meeting with the school next Thu. morning. We are not exactly sure why, but we think it's to talk about a socialization group at school. Belle is not classified and has no IEP, but we have talked to the school at the beginning of the 3rd grade and asked for some testing mods, but got none to speak of. Belle has OCD and ADHD. I have a friend, who happens to be an advocate for this exact thing. Should I bring her to the meeting? We are scared it will make the school not work with us or they may make Belle feel uncomfortable or something.. What should we do? We will meet with principal, and some members of the Child study team. Thanks RIchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 Hi , As a member of your daughter's team, you may invite anyone you would like to the meetings with her school. Unless your friend will be advocating directly for you, your wife and Belle, I see no harm in bringing this person and introducing her as a friend of the famly who is there for support. I have often heard it suggested by the speakers we have had at our school district support groups that it is a good idea to bring a friend to meetings as it is always good to have another set of ears, especially one that is not as emotionally involved in the situation. If you will be using this friend in an advocate capacity, you really should make sure the school district personnel know that and introduce your friend as such. in Southeastern PA buytick wrote: Hi group, We have a meeting with the school next Thu. morning. We are not exactly sure why, but we think it's to talk about a socialization group at school. Belle is not classified and has no IEP, but we have talked to the school at the beginning of the 3rd grade and asked for some testing mods, but got none to speak of. Belle has OCD and ADHD. I have a friend, who happens to be an advocate for this exact thing. Should I bring her to the meeting? We are scared it will make the school not work with us or they may make Belle feel uncomfortable or something.. What should we do? We will meet with principal, and some members of the Child study team. Thanks RIchard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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