tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post1269288274172465971..comments2023-10-29T00:17:51.183-07:00Comments on Cassel Crew: School Frustrations, Voting etc.Kathy Casselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-41901020943110486522008-10-23T06:23:00.000-07:002008-10-23T06:23:00.000-07:00Kathy - you are doing a great job!Kathy - you are doing a great job!BIG DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472178049988069555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-48055260893901054312008-10-23T06:22:00.000-07:002008-10-23T06:22:00.000-07:00It was great taking Tyler to vote for the first ti...It was great taking Tyler to vote for the first time. You should have seen the workers. <BR/>They were excited for him.BIG DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472178049988069555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-19045884764550202472008-10-22T10:43:00.000-07:002008-10-22T10:43:00.000-07:00Kathy- my next door neighbor is actually a child a...Kathy- my next door neighbor is actually a child advocate- and helps parents of kids with special needs. She sits in on IEP planning meetings- to advocate on behalf of the parents.... I am not sure if it is a free service or not- but maybe scan the internet or phone books- to see if there is something similar in your area.... my guess is they would know the "legal lingo" to throw at the school as well to help get J some services!One Crowded Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646904151810368442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-87765787908360633082008-10-22T06:52:00.000-07:002008-10-22T06:52:00.000-07:00Hi Kathy,We are having trouble getting ELL (former...Hi Kathy,<BR/>We are having trouble getting ELL (formerly ESL) services for our children though they've been home from Haiti less than a year (and are older--11, 9, 6). One thing you might try to find is a "child advocate." We have just gotten in touch with one. I'm unclear if we have to pay her but the point is, child advocates are very well versed in the rights of children needing services and advocate with or for parents. The one we called was referred by a friend whose friend used her to finally get services for their child in a neighboring district. The child also needed an IEP but they were given the run around until their advocate came with them to the meeting. Don't give up. The school is wrong. <BR/>Praying for you!<BR/>Chapter Two ManmiChapter Twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484699863613715240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-9014466859854680272008-10-22T04:21:00.000-07:002008-10-22T04:21:00.000-07:00Hi Kathy!Thanks for your kind words on my blog yes...Hi Kathy!<BR/>Thanks for your kind words on my blog yesterday. It was a busy day, so I just this morning had a chance to visit yours. Your family is beautiful! I will be praying for wisdom for you as you make decisions about a church home for your son and yourselves. That must be such a difficult place to be in life. My heart broke for him as you recounted the story of the way he'd been treated. I LOVE to see teens using their gifts to minister! Blessings to you all!homeskoolmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508505511112199492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-9316060822553126152008-10-21T20:50:00.000-07:002008-10-21T20:50:00.000-07:00Oh - also, I sit next to a gal at work who has two...Oh - also, I sit next to a gal at work who has two special needs kids. They have fragile x. Her son is 9, is non verbal and has many needs. Her daughter is now in middle school, so is dealing with a lot of changes there, but she has less severe issues, as is common with the girls with fragile x. I've heard her on the phone several times in the last week discussing the IEPs with her children's teachers, therapists, and other providers. Even conference calls to discuss how they're all coordinating things, etc. This co-worker spends a lot of time advocating for her children, but they seem to be doing a great job. Sounds like the FL folks could learn a bit from the IA folks.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321956817905980868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-38988158948613586082008-10-21T20:45:00.000-07:002008-10-21T20:45:00.000-07:00Wow - I can't believe the frustration you must be ...Wow - I can't believe the frustration you must be feeling with Jasmine's school ignoring her learning issues and sweeping them under the rug. And to get a very specific letter from her doctor and still not get any more help! I think I'd write/call the state department of education. That is so unfortunate to have such an uncaring attitude. They're supposed to be helping the kids! However flawed the No Child Left Behind act is, do you think they'll start paying notice when she hits 4th grade?<BR/><BR/>Your dinner and dessert look yummy! We went out tonight.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321956817905980868noreply@blogger.com