Going to 1st grade gen ed without any aide support?

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Hi all, I do not post very often, but I do read all of them. Thanks for all

your great advice.

I just had Lauryn's IEP from K to 1st grade....and I am not sure how I feel.

Lauryn has always had either a one on one/or shared aid in her typical

classroom. However, this year they want Lauryn to get more independant and she

will not have an aide in the first grade room. She is very high functioning and

can do the work independantly in K (sometimes with many redirects) I do realize

she is at K level and doing well in school.

My real question is...has anyone been in this situation yet. Are our kids

dependant on their aides too much? Or are the aides the reason our children are

learning what they need.

I am just scared she will not do as well next year. The school has promised

that if aide support is needed after the first marking period, they will put one

in the room.

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Thanks,

Stefanie in MI, Lauryn (6 DS)

Mom to an amazing little girl