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great piece (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
My oldest is type I diabetic and in some ways we've had to travel a similar road. The problem we had is that in the last few years he has become more independent, yet they seem to forget that an aide/clerk MUST go on field trips. Several times they waited to the last minute and in one case I didn't let him go on one since the aid was too old to walk, thus not being with him as needed.
Now we're at a new school so new challenges!
Peggy
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Aug 11 '07
6:09 am PDT
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Re: Thanks for posting a piece sharing your experiences and ... (Reply to this comment)
by modernmarvel
Thanks for the comment!! Who knew when I joined this site that I would ever make it to 500? It just kind of creeped up on me. Well, now there is no where to go but up - on to 1,000!!
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May 30 '07
1:36 pm PDT
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Thanks for posting a piece sharing your experiences and ... (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
...giving good advice. I wish you and your daughter well. Congrats on #500. It looks good on you.
Phil
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May 16 '07
7:48 pm PDT
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THANKS!! (Reply to this comment)
by modernmarvel
For the mother's day wishes and comments on the piece. I did want parents to get some benefit of what it is like to negotiation the IEP process. Sadly, it is not the way it should be - everyone advocating for the same thing. Sometimes it just comes down to the parent being a sleuth to find out what is needed and available and then wrangling it out of the school system.
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May 13 '07
6:24 pm PDT
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Thanks for writing this (Reply to this comment)
by KMINER
I am thinking of how I want to word this response :)
I wish all parents were up to date of their rights and IEP issues. I am often amazed at parents who do not speak up and just are unaware. I think the school system assumes parents read through the Parental Rights packets that are given out (well parents should read them, but you know what I mean).
Often at meetings there is limitations on what some of us can say as well -- the area you mentioned about services, etc, is a good example.
I know many, many parents who have actively advocated for their child and gotten needed services and accommodations. I always admire that.
Kimm
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May 13 '07
4:17 pm PDT
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Re: Kudos! (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm
I agree with Don - it is a lovely tribute to your daughter. Happy Mother's Day, {{M.M}} and Happy 500th too! :))
~gael
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May 11 '07
8:25 pm PDT
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Kudos! (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
That was a lovely tribute to your daughter. Happy 500th review, too.
Don :)
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May 11 '07
7:03 am PDT
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Re: Congratulations (Reply to this comment)
by modernmarvel
Thanks - yes those IEP meetings are intimidating. I am a lawyer and used to confrontational meetings, which, unfortunately, they are sometimes. What I find hard is that we are all talking about my daughter as a "special needs" kid when I see her much more as a whole person that is a little quirky. I really respect any parent that has to go through the proecess.
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May 11 '07
6:15 am PDT
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Congratulations (Reply to this comment)
by nagels
on number 500. I've been to quite a few of those IEP review meetings over the years, both as a parent and a teacher. It can be quite intimidating for a parent.
Kudos to you for understanding the process and holding your ground. I know it's sometimes quite a chore to squeeze services from a school system.
spudman
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May 11 '07
4:41 am PDT
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Congrats (Reply to this comment)
by Bruguru
On the 500 mark, but more importantly on the time, effort, and devotion you've obviously dedicated to your daughter.
Best regards!
John
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May 11 '07
3:23 am PDT
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