Re: IEP or not?

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Go for it...better safe than sorry.

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Hoffman <yourhealthyfamily@...> wrote:

Seems like a funny question, I know but... My daughter is only in

preschool and our therapeutic case manager wants me to get an IEP in

place for her already. I just don't think it makes sense. The teachers

all say that she is doing fine but our case manager is saying we should

put one in place just as a safeguard. I'm so confused. Any help?

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I would have to agree with an IEP now. Just to ensure she continues

to get the support she needs. The IEP can be changed at anytime, and

will be reviewed and updated as needed. it's great she's doing fine

now, but sadly, you may not always have the good fortune with the

teachers/administration that you do now. Sounds like her case manager

is an excellent advocate.

Theresa

>

> Seems like a funny question, I know but... My daughter is only in

> preschool and our therapeutic case manager wants me to get an IEP in

> place for her already. I just don't think it makes sense. The

teachers

> all say that she is doing fine but our case manager is saying we

should

> put one in place just as a safeguard. I'm so confused. Any help?

>

>

>

>

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does she have no needs at all at this time? academically, socially,

developmentally, fine motor, ot/gross motor, or speech? Pam

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I agree. You may have a great situation now, because the teachers

understand your child and the they don't expect as much out of kids in

preschool. You may find a completely different situation when you get

to the next school. For example, not being able to sit still in

preschool is pretty NT. Not being able to sit still in a strict

teacher's 1st grade class is a problem. Think of the IEP as insurance.

My son didn't have problems in school until he got to first grade in

public school. I think the biggest reason he didn't have problems in

Kindergarten is because he went to a small private all day

kindergarten in the same school he had gone to preschool since he was

3. There was really no adjustment for him involved in going to

Kindergarten. And he had a patient teacher that saw him as NT for his age.

First grade. Public school. Whoa. For the first time ever he rode the

bus, had to remember his lunch box, had a strict teacher who expeceted

NT behavior out of every kid, or she considered them a behavior

problem. Had to transition to before & after school. He was

overwhelmed. We didn't get a diagnosis for him until mid 2nd grade.

Fortunately I had a wonderfully understanding & patient teacher in 2nd

grade.

Had we had a diagnosis, and an IEP in place for my son in first grade,

he would have had a much smoother year. I think it took a toll on his

self-esteem (and ours!) to be considered a behavior problem in first

grade, because his teacher didn't understand him.

An IEP will ensure your child's rights to a free, appropriate

education. It's purpose is to set measurable goals for your child that

the school HAS to meet. Does your state offer free training on Special

Education law and writing an IEP? I think this is something the

federal government requires in all states. It helped me a lot because

the whole process of writing an IEP for the first time is pretty

overwhelming. Ask your advocate if she is aware of any training for

parents. It could really help you to make your decision.

> >

> > Seems like a funny question, I know but... My daughter is only in

> > preschool and our therapeutic case manager wants me to get an IEP in

> > place for her already. I just don't think it makes sense. The

> teachers

> > all say that she is doing fine but our case manager is saying we

> should

> > put one in place just as a safeguard. I'm so confused. Any help?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > =^..^= Marie

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In a message dated 8/19/2006 2:25:54 P.M. Central Standard Time,

robbiandmartin2004@... writes:

Does your state offer free training on Special

Education law and writing an IEP? I think this is something the

federal government requires in all states. It helped me a lot because

the whole process of writing an IEP for the first time is pretty

overwhelming. Ask your advocate if she is aware of any training for

parents. It could really help you to make your decision.

How and where do you find out where a particular state's training is? Where

is the advocate from, school?

Sorry, I'm a new-ish lurker but we're in a similar situation as the original

poster of this thread.

Miranda (13)

ny (11)

R.J. (7)

Beth (6)

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In a message dated 8/19/2006 7:57:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

9732@... writes:

How and where do you find out where a particular state's training is? Where

is the advocate from, school?

Where are you located? I can help you out with info. Pam

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I'm in Minnesota, Pam. We're going to have to make our first IEP this year

and I really don't know where to start. I've read some websites on them, but

wow, sometimes I think you need a PHD to understand the whole process, lol.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Miranda (13)

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R.J. (7)

Beth (6)

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Thanks! She really is great and has been great in the past too. I

actually went ahead and set up plans for the IEP since she started having

problems soon as the one teacher left to go back to school. Maybe I

should have done it sooner but oh well, live and learn, I'm not perfect

ya know LOL

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Here is the information on your parenting training center. Minnesota is the

hub state for our national alliance center PACER. Pam

_Minnesota Parent Center (MPC)_ (http://www.pacer.org/mpc/index.htm)

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if she has any issues, that is what the current IEP should be based upon.

Pam

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My dd has social needs more than anything but she also has some mental

issues ie hiding under tables when there's a loud noise, refusing to

potty, etc. I am lucky in that my case manager will go to the IEP

meeting with me to ensure that everything is done properly and that I

understand everything that takes place. Thanks again!

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Aw hon, we're all learning. That's why we're here If I had a

dollar for every time I realized I should have done something

sooner, I'd be sitting on my own private beach right now lol

>

> Thanks! She really is great and has been great in the past too. I

> actually went ahead and set up plans for the IEP since she started

having

> problems soon as the one teacher left to go back to school. Maybe

I

> should have done it sooner but oh well, live and learn, I'm not

perfect

> ya know LOL

>

>

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In a message dated 8/20/2006 6:24:03 A.M. Central Standard Time,

ppanda65@... writes:

Here is the information on your parenting training center. Minnesota is the

hub state for our national alliance center PACER. Pam

_Minnesota Parent Center (MPC)_ (_http://www.pacer.http://www.pachtt_

(http://www.pacer.org/mpc/index.htm) )

Thanks, Pam!

Miranda (13)

ny (11)

R.J. (7)

Beth (6)

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Having an IEP shouldn't be a choice but rather a need. Is your child behind

anywhere? When you pull up a list of things that same aged peers are expected

to be doing, is she doing those things? If so, then she doesn't need an IEP.

Even if you ask for one and she doesn't need one, you won't get one. That is

because an IEP is based on need and not dx. If you find that she is behind in

some areas, then yes, I would definitely ask for an IEP. And it's not a silly

question to ask either! It's a good question!

Roxanna

( ) IEP or not?

Seems like a funny question, I know but... My daughter is only in

preschool and our therapeutic case manager wants me to get an IEP in

place for her already. I just don't think it makes sense. The teachers

all say that she is doing fine but our case manager is saying we should

put one in place just as a safeguard. I'm so confused. Any help?

=^..^= Marie

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IF you find that there are things the teachers are doing this year that are

making everything work for her so that everything is 'just fine' then get

an IEP that makes the teachers do the same things.

Talk to her current teachers, even though she is doing fine, and ask them if

there are any times when they handle things differently for her or maybe

break a lesson down differently for her. If there is - that method is what

you want in her IEP. If she is doing fine and they never half to do

anything different for her than the rest of the class - I don't know what

you would put in the IEP.

Kathy K

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Subject: Re: ( ) IEP or not?

Having an IEP shouldn't be a choice but rather a need. Is your child behind

anywhere? When you pull up a list of things that same aged peers are

expected to be doing, is she doing those things? If so, then she doesn't

need an IEP. Even if you ask for one and she doesn't need one, you won't get

one. That is because an IEP is based on need and not dx. If you find that

she is behind in some areas, then yes, I would definitely ask for an IEP.

And it's not a silly question to ask either! It's a good question!

Roxanna

( ) IEP or not?

Seems like a funny question, I know but... My daughter is only in

preschool and our therapeutic case manager wants me to get an IEP in

place for her already. I just don't think it makes sense. The teachers

all say that she is doing fine but our case manager is saying we should

put one in place just as a safeguard. I'm so confused. Any help?

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