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Post by CC on May 14, 2005 20:28:53 GMT -5
The IEP I do not like these IEPs I do not like them, Jeeze Louise We test, we check We plan, we meet But nothing ever seems complete. Would you, could you Like the form? I do not like the form I see Not page 1, not 2, not 3 Another change A brand new box I think we all Have lost our rocks. Could you all meet here or there? We could not all meet here or there. We cannot all fit anywhere. Not in a room Not in the hall There seems to be no space at all. Would you, could you meet again? I cannot meet again next week No lunch no prep Please hear me speak. No, not at dusk. No, not at dawn At 4 pm I should be gone. Could you hear while all speak out? Would you write the words they spout? I could not hear, I would not write This does not need to be a fight. Sign here, date there, Mark this, check that Beware the students ad-vo-cat(e). You do not like them So you say Try again! Try again! And you may. If you will let me be, I will try again You will see. Say! I almost like these IEPs I think I'll write 6003. And I will practice day and night Until they say "You got it right!"  |
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Post by rickismom on May 14, 2005 22:59:01 GMT -5
in the same vein...(taken from "Mothers from H...." site)
Your Child Might Have An IEP...
[Author Unknown]
If you have ever attended a meeting at school with 25 professionals... your child might have an IEP.
If you are the only one wearing jeans.... your child might have an IEP.
If these professionals speak a different language.... your child might have an IEP.
If the meeting room was the size of a closet... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been asked, "do you think your child is the only one in the district?"...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever heard, "we do not have money for that!"... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been called an "overprotective, hysterical parent" or an "uninvolved parent"... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been told your child "will just grow out of it", "is lazy", "slow", "irresponsible", "immature and/or sensitive" etc...etc... your child might have an IEP.
If you feel you have walked into "Assertiveness Training 101" by accident...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been screamed at by a school official...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been told your child will be lucky to grow up and dig ditches...your child might have an IEP.
If it has ever been suggested to move to another District...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been invited to home school your child... your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever called the school and asked for your child and were told "we do not have anyone here by that name..." your child might have an IEP.
If your family is ever discussed in the teachers lounge... you might have an IEP.
If every time you call the school board office, the person you need to talk you is in a meeting...you might have an IEP.
If a meeting with the school has ever been rescheduled more than twice to the time you definitely can not come...your child might have an IEP.
If you have ever been patted on the shoulder and called "honey" by the principal...your child might have an IEP.
If it has ever been suggested all your child needs is a "good spanking to straighten him/her up..." your child might have an IEP.
If you have been asked by a teacher to "just sign it!"... your child definitely has an IEP
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Post by Emilysmom on May 15, 2005 5:09:31 GMT -5
CUTE!!! It sure seems like planning for our child's next school year should be something we look forward to, but it has never been that way........I always have this very nervous feeling! Emily's school has USUALLY been very good to go along with what I want or suggest. So, I always get really nervous because I think "If there is something she needs, or something that would help her, and she doesn't get it.....it's MY fault cause I never even asked"!!!! Her IEP is scheduled for next Friday, and I'm nervous already!! Thanks CC for all the links to great sites that have helped me so much this week!
Susan
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Post by Kristen on May 15, 2005 17:09:11 GMT -5
I am so getting a migraine. Did I mention I have already gone a few rounds with someone over there...a secretary telling me Carter will not get into the summer program. Who the heck is she to say that? If you have ever thought you did good because you refrained from using the REALLY BAD WORDS in referring to members of school administration's family....you might have an IEP. LOL!
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Post by CC on May 15, 2005 21:54:13 GMT -5
RICKISMOM, OMG sad BUT TRUE THANKS for sharing that, I have never seen that one SUSAN girl, your VERY WELCOME, I only hope some of what I sent is beneficial for you and EM  THINKING of you guys on the 20th The 20th, right?? And for me, I know I have had an IEP when the advocates bill arrives  CC ~ |
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Post by Debbie on May 15, 2005 23:56:33 GMT -5
cc,
That was good and humourous poetry! You probably didn't want it to be funny but it was.
kay (Debbie but registered as kay now) ;D
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Post by laurasnowbird on May 16, 2005 4:25:07 GMT -5
I had this poem hanging on the inside of my computer armoire. I use it to remind myself to keep a sense of humor about the whole thing, or I'm likely to go mad! LOL
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
THINKING of you guys on the 20th 
