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My daughter is a 9th grade and we always had somewhat a good communication between teachers and us. But, now that she enter high school the teacher feels its not important to share information with us, such as homework, how she is adjusting to thing or answering any questions we have. She said my daughter needs to start telling answering our questions and telling about her day. I get homework and sometimes it's very frustrating because we don't know what to do.. Can any give me any ideas on… read more
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@A MyAutismTeam Member, Faculty who become fed-up with parent communication or involvement are themselves, living red flags.
my twins are only in first grade but when I don't get enough in the backpack I email the teachers. Some weeks I email 3-4 times in one week. Are they sick of me? I don't know and I don't care. I need info. :)
Here is a site that might also help you.http://www.wrightslaw.com/webex/index.htm
I do not know what state you are in,but here is
a website with a number of various advocates that can
give you some sound advice how to help you. http://www.ppmd.org/contact/index.asp
Outside of the IEP meeting, consider sending every teacher and therapist a brief e-mail, letting them know you are available and want to know what is going on in you daughters life. If something happens in a class that is bothering you daughter, e-mail the teacher and child study team at once. (You would be surprised how quickly they respond when they find out it took 3 1/2 hours to calm your child down).
If you feel that the IEP is not appropriate for your child or you feel it needs revision, now is the time to act -- don't wait, the situation will only get worse.
Start by requesting an IEP meeting formally. I have found that a certified letter works much better than an e-mail. In the letter suggest a time and place.
Go into the meeting with things you want to change and ideas how you want them changed. When my son was in high school, they started using a web based application where the teachers put in homework, tests and quizzes. It was a great way for us to know what was going on. (They also posted grades on it). Perhaps your school district can use something like this.
As a teacher and a mom I use email a lot to ask questions. I think was the teacher is trying to do is teacher your child to advocate for herself, however that usually does not happen in the 9 the grade without guidance. Teaching the student to use a planner or checklist. What type of setting is your child in? Is it mainly the general program with one class in special education or is it contained?
If you child is in a more restrictive environment that is different. Communication is essential. If it is not realize that your child's special education teacher is case managing 40 students like I am and following up on every students homework is nearly impossible without a partnership between you and her to your students other classroom teachers which can be done via email.
I am hoping that is helpful?
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