Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hello everyone Raven is transitioning from preschool to kindergarten in the fall. We are currently in the process of discussing placement for next year. We did have Raven's MFE this past Monday & the special ed supervisor really caught me off guard on some things & I get the vibe there are going to be issues. What kind of experiences have you all had? What did you choose: school district vs. special needs school? Are you happy with your choices? Would you have done anything differently? Thanks in advance!!! Annie.............mom to Raven (5 DS, PDD), Abbi (3), & Emmy (2 in 10 days!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2004 Report Share Posted March 5, 2004 In a message dated 3/5/2004 2:35:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, jare4@... writes: > What kind of experiences have you all had? What did you choose: school > district vs. special needs school? Are you happy with your choices? Would you > have done anything differently? Hi Annie, Your suspicions are probably right. You need to be more specific as to what placement and program you want for Raven. What goals do you have in mind for kindrgarten etc. My school issues started in kindergarten. I would not have done anything different that I did because I fought them head on from day one. I followed my gut instinct. Charlyne Mom to Zeb 11 DS/OCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 In a message dated 3/5/2004 2:34:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, jare4@... writes: What kind of experiences have you all had? What did you choose: school district vs. special needs school? Are you happy with your choices? Would you have done anything differently? Annie, This choice is very unique to each child and family. I am all for inclusion, but it's not in the cards for Maddie right now. Her autism is very blatant and we need to address that as her main dx. She does not do well in social situations at all....matter of fact, she couldn't even handle a cafeteria or playground. Yesterday I was super bummed because I told my 11 year old that I could go to her school's skating party. But then Maddie woke up with a cold so I had to keep her home from school. I took her with us and it did not go well. The poor baby shook so badly, her heart raced so fast, that I had to leave after only 10 minutes. Even Alison said, " Mom get her out of here before she has a heart attack!! " . I would recommend that you personally visit all your classroom options. This is what I did before placing Maddie in a private school that implements the ABA method. Visiting all the various classifications enabled me to envision the right environment for Maddie. Once you do that, then you can check out the reputations of the schools and the teachers. I would also speak to some of the parents who have children in each school. Also, many parents choose to do a little of both...some sped classes and some classes in regular ed. Sometimes, you try something and change your mind...or see that it's not the best academic place....a lot of it is play as you go, unfortunately. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thanks Charlyne & Donna I am observing the classrooms Friday so I'll keep you posted. Annie........mom to Raven 5 DS/PDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 In a message dated 3/9/2004 10:38:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, jare4@... writes: > I am observing the classrooms Friday so I'll keep you posted. > Hi Annie, Bring a pad for notes. Good Luck Charlyne Mom to Zeb 11 DS/OCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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