Today is back to school day here at the homestead.
I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. Excited to have some time to myself. Excited to get back into a routine. Excited to not be on 24/7 kid duty. However, I’m nervous as well. Rye’s school is not the pride and joy of the public school system. They don’t have great test scores, they don’t have a lot of money or great equipment, they don’t have famous alumni or even a great track record of following IEPs. There is something really complex about IEPs that they can’t seem to get. Apparently the concept of Federal Law is a real mind bender. But alas, Don and I are a united front this year and we have an advocate to help as well. If the school can follow the IEP, we are good. We are happy. Blissful, even. If not (and God Bless Them, they have already tried to not follow it with regard to scheduling before school even started), we are going to be on them.
On them, on them, on them, on them.
Have a good day at school, Rye!
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I hope this is a good year, it must be frustrating to not trust his school in following his IEP. Don’t they know that life is easier on everyone if they do?
I didn’t realize you were sending him back to school this year. Exciting for all of you!
SO frustrating to have to stand on the school to do what they are legally obligated to do. I’m glad you have an advocate. If Carter goes back to public school, I’ll line up an advocate first thing.
I hope Rye had a great first day!
Even though I’m not a parent (or a teacher for that matter), my mother is an ESE Guidance Counselor and I know all too much about the struggles her department has with the teachers about IEP files. Teachers never seem to follow them or have them signed when it comes time for audits. I know exactly what you’re talking about. Most parents aren’t as proactive as you and have no idea how many hours in an ex-ed class their child is supposed to be in (if any!). Good luck this year, and I hope it goes smoothly!
Its not easier on THEM if they do, that’s why they dont!