I am assuming this is the first meeting? If so they will get your permission to start evaluation. Get a copy of everything they plan to do. You can then look it up and see what they are evaluating for and why. Get up to speed on your child's rights. Good websites:
http://www.ldonline.org/parents
Thank for your reply. Actually we have been in the system for 4 years. My son was in Early childhood special education from 2 years old. He was delayed in speech and fine motor. We have had IEPs for some time now. I just don't know what is appropriate for his age and abilities. Should he be allowed to wait for me outside of school by himself? I arrive on time, but don't think he has the ability to wait unattended for those couple of minutes. There are too many temptations for him...and he would go with anyone. Just needed someone to vent too.
Thanks
HI, my son age 6 and in kindergarten was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He was tested over the course of 2 days by professionals at a University in our state. We have always known that he had "issues". We got him when he was 5 weeks as our foster child and we were blessed by his adoption a year and a half later. He has been challenging, but always a pleasure as well.
I feel like school is not going well. Yesterday, I went and picked him up from school, he was no where to be found. He should be waiting on a bench by the front door with his para. I ran in the school and headed directly to his classroom and asked where he was. His teacher and his para said that he was outside waiting the last time they saw him. They called the bus garage and found out the he got on the bus. I was very scared because he is the type of child that would go with anyone. He is very impulsive. Should I be upset that no one was waiting with him when I was under the impression that his para would wait there until I got there? There have been numerous other things that deeply sadden me as well. He wears glasses and feels other kids tease him. He is a highly sensitive child and I am so afraid for him.
I have been able to stay at home with him. It is hard to give up control. I have sheltered and protected him from so many things and now I feel that we are being bombarded by things that are beyond my control.
We have an IEP meeting in the morning...Any advice?
At our school, no child is left unattended especially one in kindergarden. I would be upset if they left my child alone and I think you need to have a talk with the teacher (and or principal if the teacher is not receptive).
I understand the delima with an impulsive child. I would also be worried about leaving him unattended. Could he wait in the office?