We are no longer able to keep both my sons in their private school. So I have this plan. My seven year old was suppose to integate back to the public school this year (he had gone mute in the public system at age 4). He has just not been ready. I want to place him in a typical kindergarten classroom with a paraprofessional. I want to be his para. I know his needs and I want him to succeed. He is reading and will be more advanced than most kindergarteners. But, he still needs one on one help with working on his own. He has very few (if any) behavior issues and is a quiet child.
My questions is not should I do it. I did it part time with my first child who had autism, as a volunteer. I have three children with autism and this child is compromised the most by his autism. So the question is how do I convince the principle and then the district that it is a good idea? Is there any examples of this type of arrangement? I have to move quickly. Please respond with any suggestions. Sometimes the seemingly most insignificant detail can lead to a great outcome.
here is what i did.. i
here is what i did.. i filled out the school application at the district office and at the school where i wanted to be teaching. Yes i got the job..i have experience with children on the autism spectrum, my own. even if you ar not hired to be there voulunteer for your child. I am learning as the parent not just as the paraproffesional that the best help for any child on the spectrum comes from all sides. In fact that is what i am fighting for in the communty i am in. The communication has failed between parents and educators and thus the children are failed. I hope and pray that you do what it takes to set the example. thank you for those that can not say thank you an thank you from myself because the task is not an easy one.
drheave
The meeting actually went
The meeting actually went very well!
Did you get your wishes in
Did you get your wishes in *written* form in his IEP? That's specifically what you need in this situation, so that you can point to the IEP and say, see, it names me.