tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post4744137916279902209..comments2023-09-07T20:24:11.937-04:00Comments on Ryn Tale's Book of Days:: A must read for anyone dealing with IEPs and other fun stuffKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388107764837538301noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post-36521500507881868162007-02-06T12:20:00.000-05:002007-02-06T12:20:00.000-05:00Maureen - that's a great story! And thanks for the...Maureen - that's a great story! And thanks for the encouragement - every little bit helps!!! It's a good point too - if one has higher expectations amazing things can happen.<br /><br />I hope you are doing great. I will check in on your site tonight. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />KathrynKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388107764837538301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post-70456578379066678552007-02-06T08:32:00.000-05:002007-02-06T08:32:00.000-05:00Kathryn, I heard a story at church on Sunday that...Kathryn, I heard a story at church on Sunday that made me think of Ellie. Please excuse the lablels, they are part of the story and not meant to be negative. <br /><br />A young girl of 6, who had never spoken, had been labeled as "retarted" and unteachable. Her parents found a teacher for her and in the discussion, the parents said at the first meeting that the girl was having a quiet day - and that the teacher didn't want to see her on one of her "wild" days. The teacher thought that she did want to see her on a wild day. <br /><br />The teacher began teaching the girl and every day they would walk to the park. As they walked, the teacher would sing hymns and the girl would skip in time to the music. Even on rainy days, the routine never varied. The routine would be moved inside and the teacher would sing hymns and play the piano. One day two years later later, as the teacher was playing the piano, the hymn was sung by two voices.<br /><br />I'm sure I didn't tell the story as well as our minister did on Sunday - but you get the idea. Made me all teary. Keep up the good work for Ellie - you show them Kathryn!<br /><br />MaureenMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531253331963944039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post-73503989103329367142007-02-03T22:44:00.000-05:002007-02-03T22:44:00.000-05:00Angela,
Good luck at the meeting. Hopefully they ...Angela,<br /><br />Good luck at the meeting. Hopefully they will surprise us all and be great. The Special Education Law Blog is such a huge resource - glad you found it.<br /><br />KathrynKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388107764837538301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post-65301484434980439532007-02-03T21:37:00.000-05:002007-02-03T21:37:00.000-05:00I am getting anxious -- Jack's IEP meeting is Feb....I am getting anxious -- Jack's IEP meeting is Feb. 25th. I never feel prepared enough...thank you for the link!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641799047603535415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31461418.post-43381799883528794392007-02-03T10:50:00.000-05:002007-02-03T10:50:00.000-05:00It's great that you are seeing this so clearly at ...It's great that you are seeing this so clearly at the start of your educational experience. As a parent of 2 young adults who have passed through the special education system, I found that watching the language and intention of the IEP required constant vigilence. And I never let me kids come to the meeting (contrary to advice from the school) because I never wanted them to hear that negative, self-esteem-ruining discussion. Best of luck as you navigate through the very flawed special education process. As you have noted in previous posts, what happens in that room does not necessarily reflect how individual teachers will perceive and respond to your child. But, nonetheless, it's nice to have the paperwork in order.<br />JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com