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Post by brookesmom on Nov 2, 2004 8:04:45 GMT -5
Time to write the goals! And I have no idea where to start. Brooke is classified OHI due to ADD dx.
The learning specialist said that Brooke's IEP goals will be based around Reading comprehension and Fluency, Written expression and Organization. She will also work with the Social Worker on Self Advocacy goals.
Brooke's ability came out as solid average overall. She has not been able to demonstrate this in standard ways in the classroom. She fails the majority of her written tests with a high degree of impulsivity. Does not express ideas well in writing. Forgets to bring textbooks home and there are no extras available.(Private school) Brooke NEVER asks her teacher for help.
The learning specialist has concerns over last weeks eligibility meeting. Will explain on Thursday. Where do I start?
Chris
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Post by Mayleng on Nov 2, 2004 8:58:32 GMT -5
CHris, is your child on meds and are they helping? Have Brooke been evaluated by a Neuropsych to see if she has any other LDs besides ADHD. Has she been seen by an audiologist to rule of Auditory Processing Disorder/central Auditory Processing disorder, look especially for Tolerance Fading Memory? Also has dyslexia been ruled out. Did the school do an evaluation to see where her reading/comprehension level is? Go to this link, it gives descriptions of the various subtype of APD/CAPD. millermom.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=comorbids&action=display&thread=1095792681 |
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Post by brookesmom on Nov 2, 2004 13:38:10 GMT -5
Brooke is on 36 mg Concerta. It appears to be helping her concentration in the classroom. She did have a full evaluation through the school district. Our school (private)will not accept outside testing, it must be from the district. We are fortunate to have a FT Learning specialist on staff to work with children with IEP's.
District said that she was normal ability. Her testing was fine one on one. Fails assignments and tests in main classroom. Behavior assessment showed several areas of at risk or clinical concerns with learning and attention. So here I am trying to make goals.
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Post by dmom32002 on Nov 2, 2004 15:16:55 GMT -5
Man the thing is even if they don't take outside testing
you might want to consider having a check on dyslexia.
See they group all reading things together and a child
with dyslexia has to be taught differently.
Now about the auditory procession and sensory integration these aren't a LD diagnoses that the psychologist exactly makes. ITs usually a speech or OT that makes this one. So you might want to ask for this.
About the goals. Oh i don't know I am lost for reading.
But about organization and the other.
Brooke will bring books, homework, paper and pencil to all classes 100% of the day.
Brooke will get daily reminders about taking homework,
books home 100% of the day.
Brooke's assignment book will be checked daily by the teacher(teachers) they will sign it. They will check
to make sure the assignment is written down correctly.
Brooke will be taught how to write assignments in her
book.
Brooke's mom will sign the assignment book nightly.
About extra books. Maybe the assignments could
be copied out of the book and sent home too.
This one we need to think about.
About the writing side Have they tried letting her
type the words into a computer, or you can
experiment at home. See if its easier for her
to type what she is thinking.
If so I have some ideas on teh writing side.
donna
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Post by Sharon on Nov 7, 2004 10:11:38 GMT -5
 How did the IEP meeting go, Brookesmom?
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Post by brookesmom on Nov 8, 2004 7:43:31 GMT -5
Things went really well on Thursday. Learning specialist was cool with Brooke's OHI placement. She was mad at the school district for taking so long during the meeting when it should have been an easy decision.
Anyway Brooke has 4 IEP goals, 3 related to Reading and Writing and 1 for Social Work related to Self-Advocacy. She will also receive all of the accomodations we asked for except textbooks because they do not have extras. They will have to make sure each day that the books are coming home as needed. It is a relief to finally feel like we are making progress!
Chris
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Post by Mayleng on Nov 8, 2004 7:51:39 GMT -5
g**d*ne fr*ntcl*pp , wonderful, Now all you have to make sure is that the IEP gets implemented and all teachers are aware of what they have to do.
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Post by d on Nov 8, 2004 9:04:45 GMT -5
Way to go Brookesmom!!!!
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Post by Sharon on Nov 8, 2004 13:28:47 GMT -5
g**dj*b Great job, Brooksmom! g**dj*b Isn't there a way that you can make them give you a set of text books? I have an IEP coming up soon and having an extra set of textbooks will be one of my requests. What can we do if we are denied this? a*yo*e |
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Post by brookesmom on Nov 8, 2004 14:20:23 GMT -5
We attend a private school so extra textbooks are not available when we are at full enrollment. We are lucky enough to have a Full time Learning Specialist on staff so that my daughter can have her IEP needs met.
I would think that if your child is in public school that they should have easier access to the textbooks. If not there needs to be something in writing that requires someone to make sure textbooks make it into the backpack at the end of the day.
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Post by dmom32002 on Nov 8, 2004 15:29:26 GMT -5
its kind of a catch 22 they can only provide if they
have them. I would say that just getting them
to make sure the books come home is a achievement
in its own. I don't have a clue how many conferences
they balk at just looking at the assignment book,
and initialing.
donna
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How did the IEP meeting go, Brookesmom? 