Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 New school year, new issues. It's back to school and already I can feel the blood pressure rising! For the past 3 years, Austin has had a new teacher and it seems we start from scratch each year talking about the deaf-blind issues, the communication & feeding issues and how to make the year successful for him. Just knowing that Steve and I have expectations for Austin is like a shock to them, it seems. This year is no different. I was very excited when I learned we would have a team teaching environment with an SLP with many years experience working with multiply disabled children. It seems she also has her own ideas on how to set up the classroom and that includes rotating the kids to different paras throughout the day. Austin's 1-on-1, who had wonderful training last year from NTAC, the DB project, the school for the blind, and got all the resources from DB-Link that I could pass her way, is now working with all the kids. I've sent very terse notes and we go on Weds. to talk with them. If the teacher doesn't stop the rotating and get the 1-on-1 back, I'm just getting an attorney and to he** with it. We will file a formal complaint and proceed through the legal system. I am so frustrated and upset with these people that I just can't stand it! I had hoped to start the year off without adversity but it looks like that will not be the case. Over the past few years, this school district has done nothing to help with staff education or student/parent transition between schools. We've done all the outreach and made arrangements for specialists to come in. They try to do the least and only do something when forced. I try not to blame the teachers, they are in a catch 22 working for an awful SE director and even worse assistant SE director. I hope to have this worked out next week and then we can go on with the other issues that always crop up. Sorry to be so negative and thanks for letting me vent. I am happy for those of you with good school experiences and we've had them too, it just takes so much work to get them... I find it sad that we have to fight so hard each year for what is guaranteed by law! Anyhow, I'll let you know what happens and if I'm getting myself worked up for nothing. I hope that is the case and the teacher says, " Oh, now I get it. Austin needs a 1-on-1 intervenor who can be his communication link with the world. " Keep your fingers crossed. Jacque mom to Austin, 9-1/2, CHaRgE, 6 and wife to Steve Rose Hill, KS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 New school year, new issues. It's back to school and already I can feel the blood pressure rising! For the past 3 years, Austin has had a new teacher and it seems we start from scratch each year talking about the deaf-blind issues, the communication & feeding issues and how to make the year successful for him. Just knowing that Steve and I have expectations for Austin is like a shock to them, it seems. This year is no different. I was very excited when I learned we would have a team teaching environment with an SLP with many years experience working with multiply disabled children. It seems she also has her own ideas on how to set up the classroom and that includes rotating the kids to different paras throughout the day. Austin's 1-on-1, who had wonderful training last year from NTAC, the DB project, the school for the blind, and got all the resources from DB-Link that I could pass her way, is now working with all the kids. I've sent very terse notes and we go on Weds. to talk with them. If the teacher doesn't stop the rotating and get the 1-on-1 back, I'm just getting an attorney and to he** with it. We will file a formal complaint and proceed through the legal system. I am so frustrated and upset with these people that I just can't stand it! I had hoped to start the year off without adversity but it looks like that will not be the case. Over the past few years, this school district has done nothing to help with staff education or student/parent transition between schools. We've done all the outreach and made arrangements for specialists to come in. They try to do the least and only do something when forced. I try not to blame the teachers, they are in a catch 22 working for an awful SE director and even worse assistant SE director. I hope to have this worked out next week and then we can go on with the other issues that always crop up. Sorry to be so negative and thanks for letting me vent. I am happy for those of you with good school experiences and we've had them too, it just takes so much work to get them... I find it sad that we have to fight so hard each year for what is guaranteed by law! Anyhow, I'll let you know what happens and if I'm getting myself worked up for nothing. I hope that is the case and the teacher says, " Oh, now I get it. Austin needs a 1-on-1 intervenor who can be his communication link with the world. " Keep your fingers crossed. Jacque mom to Austin, 9-1/2, CHaRgE, 6 and wife to Steve Rose Hill, KS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Jacque- I hear ya! Aubrie's school experience is good overall -- but there is always something. And I hate having to get all worked up, do so much research, write up my letters, blah blah blah. It's not right that I have to educate the professionals about what is right for Aubrie. Hello -- I'm " just " the parent. I understand the constraints that everyone is working under. And I can understand when there are human errors. But, as I tell them, as the parent, I don't care. Things just need to be done right regardless of all of that. They know that my " mother lioness " can emerge in a moment's notice. They also know me as a person and can have empathy for the stresses on me and not take my rants personally. Thank goodness for that. Good luck in getting with Austin needs. I'd be equally frustrated and angry. Keep us posted. Michele W Aubrie's mom age 6 -- thank goodness we've had the same amazing aid for years and I can't imagine the district ever trying to take her away from us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Jaqcue, sorry to be late to reply but I hope everything works out. We've got some minor stuff going on (no one that can sign in the school) but everyone is going to try their best and I think things will work out. If Kennedy continues to lose hearing or her hearing aid breaks though, they're in for it.... Good luck, sorry about all the crap you're dealing with... , Mom to Kennedy 6 yr old with CHARGE, 15, 13, and wife to Graeme New Brunswick, CANADA Visit the Weir family at: http://ca.geocities.com/weirfamilyrogers lisaweir@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Jaqcue, sorry to be late to reply but I hope everything works out. We've got some minor stuff going on (no one that can sign in the school) but everyone is going to try their best and I think things will work out. If Kennedy continues to lose hearing or her hearing aid breaks though, they're in for it.... Good luck, sorry about all the crap you're dealing with... , Mom to Kennedy 6 yr old with CHARGE, 15, 13, and wife to Graeme New Brunswick, CANADA Visit the Weir family at: http://ca.geocities.com/weirfamilyrogers lisaweir@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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