Re: Broward Schools uses ABA

[Guest guest]

If the school have cluster class they'll have the ABA therapist coming once a

week, that was I was told, but definetely not a Board Certified Behavior Analys

(BCBA), the school can't afford it, they are way too expensive. The ABA are much

cheaper because it only required 1 or 2 yrs of school and BCBA will be 6yrs with

master degree and so on...and yes,the ABA won't do 1-0n-1 that's for sure. But

in the special school like The Quest (hollywood) Wingate Oaks is locate

(sunrise, I know there's other special school out there for special needs.. and

if the child is in crisis they (ABA) will do something and help teachers

too..but parents has to be involved to do the same thing at home.

hope this help.

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> > It is my understanding that Broward Schools now offers ABA in it's schools.

If you think your child needs it, I suggest you ask and make sure you post your

request in the Parent Input Section of your IEP.

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[Guest guest]

If Broward County Schools do not routinely deny ABA for autistic students then I

seriously doubt a Federal Judge would have granted access to 10 years of IEP's

of autistic students to an attorney who's case says exactly that.

Steve

[Guest guest]

If Broward County Schools do not routinely deny ABA for autistic students then I

seriously doubt a Federal Judge would have granted access to 10 years of IEP's

of autistic students to an attorney who's case says exactly that.

Steve

[Guest guest]

If Broward County Schools do not routinely deny ABA for autistic students then I

seriously doubt a Federal Judge would have granted access to 10 years of IEP's

of autistic students to an attorney who's case says exactly that.

Steve

[Guest guest]

Steve: But how would a Judge even be able to decide the service status this WITHOUT the records? The Judge doesn't allow this disclosure because he/she already KNOWS that services are being denied. The Judge allows this disclosure because DISCOVERY is the due process of law, no? I'm sure the Judge's decision didn't have anything to do with whether he/she knew, figured, or suspected one way or the other about the services or denial thereof. I would hope his/her decision rested solely on the validity/lawful claims of the case, the records relevance, and discovery procedure.

[Guest guest]

Steve: But how would a Judge even be able to decide the service status this WITHOUT the records? The Judge doesn't allow this disclosure because he/she already KNOWS that services are being denied. The Judge allows this disclosure because DISCOVERY is the due process of law, no? I'm sure the Judge's decision didn't have anything to do with whether he/she knew, figured, or suspected one way or the other about the services or denial thereof. I would hope his/her decision rested solely on the validity/lawful claims of the case, the records relevance, and discovery procedure.

[Guest guest]

Steve: But how would a Judge even be able to decide the service status this WITHOUT the records? The Judge doesn't allow this disclosure because he/she already KNOWS that services are being denied. The Judge allows this disclosure because DISCOVERY is the due process of law, no? I'm sure the Judge's decision didn't have anything to do with whether he/she knew, figured, or suspected one way or the other about the services or denial thereof. I would hope his/her decision rested solely on the validity/lawful claims of the case, the records relevance, and discovery procedure.

[Guest guest]

Hello Liz,

The teachers union doesn't ask, it's in their contract with the Broward

district.

From page 14 Broward Teachers Contract:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/employeerelations/BTU_PDFs_for_Website/BTU%20Contra\

ct%2008-09.pdf

O. Interruptions to Teaching: Unauthorized personnel shall not be allowed to

interrupt or otherwise disturb an employee during the performance of his/her

professional responsibilities. Observations of an employee's class by persons

other than school system personnel shall be allowed only after consent has been

granted by the principal or his/her designee, notification to the employee, and

proper security clearance has been granted. The visitation shall be scheduled no

sooner than two (2) workdays after notification, except in extenuating

circumstances as determined by the affected principal. Such observations shall

be no longer than one (1) hour in length. Upon request, a building administrator

shall be present in the employee's classroom during the entire observation

period.

This is in conflict with Federal USC42 15009

http://www.lawserver.com/law/country/us/code/us_code_42_usc_15009

which says:

(3) The Federal Government and the States both have an

obligation to ensure that public funds are provided only to

institutional programs, residential programs, and other community

programs, including educational programs in which individuals

with developmental disabilities participate,

(v) provision for close relatives or guardians of such

individuals to visit the individuals without prior notice.

The reality of " crowded with visitors " might well be because of district people

but I doubt parents. While most here are active parents the reality is that most

parents do not avail themselves of an opportunity to observe. In my sons school

the " scheduled " parent observations are few and far between.

The District exists only to serve students. I hear all the time " its all about

the students " but I see a policy like this and have to wonder who does this

benefit? Especially when we're talking about ESE students. Its almost like

schools have something to hide. If they were honestly proud of the education

they provide I would think parents visiting would be welcome as the District

policy towards visitors states:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P1400.000.pdf

Public visitations should be encouraged. Visitors shall be directed to the

administrative office where, when

possible, they should be greeted by a principal. When desired and feasible, the

principal or a designated

representative shall accompany the guest(s) on a tour of school facilities and

act as host or hostess.

The Federal law was written as a check and balance against abuse where a

disabled person might not be able to communicate if they are being mistreated.

There is a good reason for this when we turn our disabled children over to the

District every day.

Steve Moyer

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If you think your child needs it, I suggest you ask and make sure you post your

request in the Parent Input Section of your IEP.

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