Zeb & update

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Hi All,

I am celebrating today. My 2007 work season is finally over! I have

been reading most of the posts but with little time to respond. Zeb

did well transitioning into the high school but we have had some

issues with his behavior. Hopefully, now that my body and mind are

home I can figure out what's going on.

Zeb received an award from the CDSC this past weekend, outstanding

person with DS. I got the call Thursday night from a CDSC board

member. I was stunned he was nominated but disappointed that I was not

able to attend this year's conference. My girlfriend took him to

accept his award. It will probably be the only award he ever gets in

his life and I had to miss it. I felt so bad moreso for myself. Zeb

was nominated for this award because he was the only class member to

testify before the expert advisory panel in the PJ case. The class

action case represents all students with intellectual disabilities in

Ct. The settlement agreement called for an oversight board to review

progress in the area of inclusion in the general classroom,

overidentification, extracurricular activities etc. The EAP consisted

of a team of well respected educators throughout the country. Zeb did

a great job talking about his experiences in the general classroom,

good and bad issues. He had three minutes each time to speak about

whatever topic he chose. He spoke about reading, extracurricular

activities and overall acceptance of being recognized as a valued

learner in the general classroom. Yes,I cued him each time. Zeb was

suspended from school last week. I have a school meeting to discuss

the situation next week. I think I should take his award with me,LOL.

Charlyne

Mom to Zeb 14 DS/OCD/ASD?