Mentally prepping for a follow up behavioral meeting plan. My son Is deaf and is in a total communication language enriched program half days and has ABA at home. My issue is that I need these services, the school district to support the ABA and he has already qualified for services. We started with what I guess is ABA behavioral plan but it doesn't seem to work or the staff isn't trained enough. My question is: who is responsible? District? How does your LO's behavioral plan look like? I need… read more
Ah, that's what they want. It's not that it can be overwelming - it IS overwhelming. Suggesttions: Notify the IEP team (e-mail or phone) that you will electronically record the meeting (tape record) so you can track everything. About $40 bucks and well worth it; they will record, too. Sign the IEP FOR ATTENDANCE ONLY. Don't let them bully you. Take a few days, review the information, and agree ONLY to those items you are comfortable with. A few days won't ruin your child's progression - don't let them scare you into signing in a hurry (bullying can be harsh or nice). You'll be fine once you focus on what needs to be done and continually prepare. Wrightslaw's From Emotions to Advocacy is an invalueable tool. Read and study your son's evaluation. Start a master file (didn't start mine until a month ago for my 11 year old). Learn to be fearless - and recognize YOU are an expert. You can do this! (I tell myself that several times a day.) Wishing you well...
In California, the general rule is regional center handles birth to age 3 and after age 21; district has all in between. And yes, they will point fingers to each other all during those formative years. A behavior plan is okay IF it is supervised by an actual behaviorist. So, if the school is providing an aide (who should be thorougly trained, but often are not - which is a separate argument and fight) a third party behaviorist needs to create the plan AND supervisor the plan at the school. Otherwise, you may just have a nice aide trying to keep and horribly undertrained. As to the actual behavior plan: generally a generic form with generic information to support the alleged need for the plan. Did you get an Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA). Ask the regional center for an advocate to help explain the details in your state. Wishing you well...
I purchased the Nolo Press, but exchanged it for Wrightslaw. For me, it was an easier read.
There is Nolo Press The Complete IEP Book I was considering.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-IEP-Guide-Ad...(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)&sr=8-4&keywords=IEP+special+education+books
Do you suggest Wright's Law 2nd Edition or the From emotions to Advocacy?
Having an advocate is a great asset. Suggest you get the Wrightslaw book suggested ... it's a really, really great tool and well illustrates how the master file should be organized. Wishing you well...