Your child might have an IEP ... Off topic:-)

[Guest guest]

Hi all:-))

It is a fact that families of children with special needs appear at one time

or another confused about what really constitutes a individualized

educational programming services. Therefore, in order to assist you in

determining whether your child has an IEP, I felt it would be helpful to

apply the Foxworthy test:

How do you know if your child might have an IEP?

If you have ever attended a meeting at school with 25 professionals ... your

child might have an IEP.

If these professionals speak a different language ... your child might have

an IEP.

If you are the only one wearing jeans ... your child might have an IEP.

If the meeting room was the size of a closet ... your child might have an IEP.

If you have ever been asked: " Do you think your child is the only one in the

district? " ... your child might have an IEP.

If you have ever heard: " We do not have money for that! " ... your child might

have an IEP.

If you have ever been called an " overprotective, hysterical parent " or an

" uninvolved parent " ... your child might have an IEP.

If you have been ever told your child " will just grow out of it, " " is lazy, "

" slow, " " irresponsible, " " immature and or sensitive " etc.etc... your child

might have an IEP.

If you feel you have walked into " Assertiveness Training 101 " by accident ...

your child might have an IEP.

If you have ever been screamed at by a school official ... your child might

have an IEP.

If you have ever been told your child will be lucky to grow up and dig

ditches ... your child might have an IEP.

If it has ever been suggested to move to another District ... your child

might have an IEP.

If you have ever called the school and asked for your child and were told " We

do not have anyone here by that name " ... your child might have an IEP.

If your family is ever discussed into the teacher's lounge ... your child

might have an IEP.

If a meeting with the school has ever been rescheduled more than twice to the

time your definitely cannot come ... your child might have an IEP.

If you have ever been patted on the shoulder and called " honey " by the

principal ... your child might have an IEP.

If it has ever been suggested all your child needs is " a good spanking to

straighten him/her up " ... your child might have an IEP.

If you have been asked by a teacher to " Just sign it! " ... your child

definitely has an IEP.

Happy reading & Butterfly kisses:-)

h Spanglet

(Boy ... is it hot in St. Louis!)

[Guest guest]

That is wonderful my son ASSUREDLY HAS AN IEP!!!! Thanks for the laugh

Nikki

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/11/99 5:40:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Mhssped@...

writes:

<< It is a fact that families of children with special needs appear at one

time

or another confused about what really constitutes a individualized

educational programming services. >>

h,

Can I have your permission to copy this " Your child might have an IEP " and

send it to one of my other lists-for parents with children who have ADD or

ODD?

Terry