Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 <<I was told they provide 2.5 hours a day of speech and language therapy to their students. How ridiculous would it be to ask for the same? Grace only goes to school for 2hrs, 45 minutes! Wouldn't it be great if I walk out of the IEP meeting with a $24K check made out to the other school? I can dream, right??>> I am wondering if the oral school actually pulls out for that much speech per day or is referring to the fact that their entire day is focused on speech and language. Neal attended an auditory oral school for three years at a rate of about $24,000 per year. Our district paid for that, plus reimbursed us for mileage (it was 50 miles each way every day). They didn't hand us a check, but they did place him there and set up a contract with the school. His speech pull out there was 35 minutes per day, but definitely the entire day was about learning language and correct speech, etc. I know kids can have success in a variety of situations, but for Neal, the oral school was wonderful. In three years he went from a kid with no spoken language at all, to a kid who almost didn't qualify for services in mainstream Kindergarten because he had no deficits in speech and language. Good luck at your meeting. If you really want your child to attend the oral school, you may want to have someone from that school at the meeting. It may be too late for that thought huh? Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 <<I was told they provide 2.5 hours a day of speech and language therapy to their students. How ridiculous would it be to ask for the same? Grace only goes to school for 2hrs, 45 minutes! Wouldn't it be great if I walk out of the IEP meeting with a $24K check made out to the other school? I can dream, right??>> I am wondering if the oral school actually pulls out for that much speech per day or is referring to the fact that their entire day is focused on speech and language. Neal attended an auditory oral school for three years at a rate of about $24,000 per year. Our district paid for that, plus reimbursed us for mileage (it was 50 miles each way every day). They didn't hand us a check, but they did place him there and set up a contract with the school. His speech pull out there was 35 minutes per day, but definitely the entire day was about learning language and correct speech, etc. I know kids can have success in a variety of situations, but for Neal, the oral school was wonderful. In three years he went from a kid with no spoken language at all, to a kid who almost didn't qualify for services in mainstream Kindergarten because he had no deficits in speech and language. Good luck at your meeting. If you really want your child to attend the oral school, you may want to have someone from that school at the meeting. It may be too late for that thought huh? Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 <<I was told they provide 2.5 hours a day of speech and language therapy to their students. How ridiculous would it be to ask for the same? Grace only goes to school for 2hrs, 45 minutes! Wouldn't it be great if I walk out of the IEP meeting with a $24K check made out to the other school? I can dream, right??>> I am wondering if the oral school actually pulls out for that much speech per day or is referring to the fact that their entire day is focused on speech and language. Neal attended an auditory oral school for three years at a rate of about $24,000 per year. Our district paid for that, plus reimbursed us for mileage (it was 50 miles each way every day). They didn't hand us a check, but they did place him there and set up a contract with the school. His speech pull out there was 35 minutes per day, but definitely the entire day was about learning language and correct speech, etc. I know kids can have success in a variety of situations, but for Neal, the oral school was wonderful. In three years he went from a kid with no spoken language at all, to a kid who almost didn't qualify for services in mainstream Kindergarten because he had no deficits in speech and language. Good luck at your meeting. If you really want your child to attend the oral school, you may want to have someone from that school at the meeting. It may be too late for that thought huh? Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Rhonda, what a great story. That is exactly where I hope Grace is in a few years. When I spoke to the director of the school, she made it seem like they have one-to-one or two-to-one sessions of speech and language in 30 minute increments for a total of 2.5 hours a day. They're in school from 8:30-3:15 or so, with lunch and naptime (quiet time) so maybe half their day is S & L and the other half is normal preschool activites that revolve around language. The school is about 10 miles from us so not too bad of a drive. I really do love Grace's preschool that she's in now (great teacher, resources, etc.) and would hate to move her but I do see the importance of having Grace learn as quickly as possible now. Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. This is all very interesting and I hope we can get what we need and want with as little hassle as possible. My husband will be going to the meeting with me but I am usually the talker in situations like this. (He makes me negotiate car prices too because I don't back down!) Thanks for the great stories. I have lots of questions for the oral- school now too. Cherie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> Neal still received OT and APE locally through our district even though he was placed at the oral school. He just left school early one day a week and we came back here to meet individually with those therapists. So you don't necessarily have to give up other services just because you are asking for placement in a private setting. Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> Neal still received OT and APE locally through our district even though he was placed at the oral school. He just left school early one day a week and we came back here to meet individually with those therapists. So you don't necessarily have to give up other services just because you are asking for placement in a private setting. Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> Neal still received OT and APE locally through our district even though he was placed at the oral school. He just left school early one day a week and we came back here to meet individually with those therapists. So you don't necessarily have to give up other services just because you are asking for placement in a private setting. Rhonda Savage Mom to Audrey, 8, hearing; and Neal, 6, CII at 2.9 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> We do the same thing as stated before. Annika still recieves her PT services from the district and then she attends the oral deaf school. We also take her to a private PT. Right now, because of all the difficulty with the district and not sure whether I want to just write them totally off I am pursuing a private PT that would come into the oral deaf school and still bill my insurance. That way we would not have to leave early from school either it will all be done within the school setting. That way they can advise the oral school on things. It has just been difficult for the two-private and home district-to work together but that is just because the home district does not believe in what we are doing. Also Annika attends preschool here in district one day a week and then the oral school 4 days. This is mainly because we wanted Annika to learn to work with kids that are typical in a limited basis and it also gives the PT a chance to work with her in the preschool setting vs the home. Safety issues are a big part of the plan in the preschool setting. The oral deaf school floors are carpeted so if she would fall there is some padding where the district had to remove the carpet from most of the floor so if Annika would fall or whatever she has a higher risk of injury and it will be this way throughout school for her so she needs to learn to watch what is safe and what is not. Mom of 4 Marcus 15 13 Jon 11 annika 3.5 bilaterally implanted 3/1/04 hookup 3/25/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> We do the same thing as stated before. Annika still recieves her PT services from the district and then she attends the oral deaf school. We also take her to a private PT. Right now, because of all the difficulty with the district and not sure whether I want to just write them totally off I am pursuing a private PT that would come into the oral deaf school and still bill my insurance. That way we would not have to leave early from school either it will all be done within the school setting. That way they can advise the oral school on things. It has just been difficult for the two-private and home district-to work together but that is just because the home district does not believe in what we are doing. Also Annika attends preschool here in district one day a week and then the oral school 4 days. This is mainly because we wanted Annika to learn to work with kids that are typical in a limited basis and it also gives the PT a chance to work with her in the preschool setting vs the home. Safety issues are a big part of the plan in the preschool setting. The oral deaf school floors are carpeted so if she would fall there is some padding where the district had to remove the carpet from most of the floor so if Annika would fall or whatever she has a higher risk of injury and it will be this way throughout school for her so she needs to learn to watch what is safe and what is not. Mom of 4 Marcus 15 13 Jon 11 annika 3.5 bilaterally implanted 3/1/04 hookup 3/25/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 <<Also, she gets physical therapy at the preschool as well which she would not get at the oral school. But we do still take her to private physical therapy so we would just continue that as well. >> We do the same thing as stated before. Annika still recieves her PT services from the district and then she attends the oral deaf school. We also take her to a private PT. Right now, because of all the difficulty with the district and not sure whether I want to just write them totally off I am pursuing a private PT that would come into the oral deaf school and still bill my insurance. That way we would not have to leave early from school either it will all be done within the school setting. That way they can advise the oral school on things. It has just been difficult for the two-private and home district-to work together but that is just because the home district does not believe in what we are doing. Also Annika attends preschool here in district one day a week and then the oral school 4 days. This is mainly because we wanted Annika to learn to work with kids that are typical in a limited basis and it also gives the PT a chance to work with her in the preschool setting vs the home. Safety issues are a big part of the plan in the preschool setting. The oral deaf school floors are carpeted so if she would fall there is some padding where the district had to remove the carpet from most of the floor so if Annika would fall or whatever she has a higher risk of injury and it will be this way throughout school for her so she needs to learn to watch what is safe and what is not. Mom of 4 Marcus 15 13 Jon 11 annika 3.5 bilaterally implanted 3/1/04 hookup 3/25/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 In a message dated 10/16/2005 10:08:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rkoerber13@... writes: The first thing is not to sign that you " agree " with the decisions made by the committee. They have to re-meet with you and so forth as long as you continue to NOT AGREE. In fact, do not sign anything unless you read and understand every sentence in it. My school district tried to tell us that signing the IEP meeting papers was just an indication that the meeting had taken place. (!) We smelled a skunk and refused, asking instead for a copy of the papers to take with us, which they refused, since the " official " papers had not been typed up yet. The only I put my name onto was the attendance sheet -- which proved that I was there. Best -- Jill PS: I am working my way through a huge stack of emails so I'm sorry if I'm answering posts out of order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hi, I had an IEP meeting today....It had taken 2 years of fighting for my child and well worth it.....They are going to give him fast foward 2x a week...wilson reading program pull-out, and the speech teacher will work with him with auditory closure... the fm system remains....wow they can be something elce...I did not sign...when it is drawn up I will review it and then sign...what a day.. Has anyone had any experience with fast foward???I am courios as to how it works... thank you.... gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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