1st Grade IEP

[Connie]

Well,

We finally completed Collin's IEP for 1st grade....there was some miscommunication and they pulled in the wrong 1st grade teacher but....that's ok!! and not a big deal, we will just meet at the beginning of next year. Everyones human and makes mistakes!!!

I did take in Italian Roast Beef again and it went over big. I have to say keeping and open mind and open line of communications is best for all involved and it really does help if you make decisions on a full stomach!!

Collin will be in 1st grade next year and will be pulled out for English and Math everyday. I know most here would not consider that full inclusion but...it works for us. He will stay with his class mates for Social Studies, Science, Library, Gym, Lunch, recess, music and any other specials that come up.

He will be taking math and spelling test but have the number of problems limited until he can be successful, then we will add more problems until he is up to the same number as the other students.

It goes really well when the teachers understand that MOM knows my child will not get everything the other kids do but "THATS OK" as long as he's getting something from it!!!

We talked about getting his AIDE to back off and getting more peer mentoring instead -- When Collin was in preschool I was really big on the 1:1 aide...now I'm not so sure about that...it does have it's place and can be helpful but there can also be some draw backs!!

Funny thing is when I had Collin I thought I was going to have to always fight to get what Collin needed and what I wanted for him but, I am please to admit that "THAT IS NOT THE CASE" and I have found that for me I can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar!!! I found that if I am pleasant (BRING FOOD) and firm but bending I get a lot more than being demanding...but that's just me.... Can you tell...I am really happy about how all of this is going!!!

Connie

[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

That is the superest Connie

[lespring]

Sounds like a great meeting. I can say, over the years I've found "the best" classroom aids were the worst for Angela! They didn't allow enough independence, and caused lots of behavioral issues because she wanted to do stuff without a shadow! Yes, I want that person available when she DOES need help, but first let her proove that she needs it before just jumping in. KWIM? A kid has to experience failure in order to learn to be successful!

[momofrussell]

AWESOME Connie! glad it went well!

A.,

[jelanismom]

That's really great news Connie
I have an IEP 7:30a.m tomorrow, I'm not sure Roast Beef would go over well with the team that early...but donuts might do the trick. And I have the day down pat, even though they tricked me and wrote the wrong day on my invitation!


I learn so much reading here, and every child is so unique. I plan on pushing (and got proof) that J' needs an aide come Fall.

Glad it all went SO well...it calls for a celebration I think! ;D

[CC]

YEA ;D

GLAD to hear you were happy with how it went.

You said "we talked about getting his AIDE to back off and getting more peer mentoring instead"

I had been there long time ago with the same thing, just wanted to suggest keep on it and make sure they are doing that, cause sadly for us the aide did not back off, even though we were assured she would. Depends on the aide in place KWIM

Not to be negative, just be careful and make sure you get in to see they are doing what they agreed on, just a suggestion

Sounds like a GREAT year ahead for Collin ;D

CC~

[Chris too]

WTG Connie! Sounds like things are going to be great for Collin at school next year. But you have me feeling so unprepared for Stevie's IEP on Wednesday. It's at 10 am, should I bring cookies and coffee? Or would muffins be better? Middle of the morning, so no breakfast and too early for lunch. Do you suppose that they scheduled it that way because it's our first IEP and they figure I won't know to bring lunch or breakfast How many people am I feeding? And this sure feels like a pay-off