Too many people who write math goals approach it from the point of view of a mathematician. Look at the goal above for 1st grade, the part where it says “calculate and compare the values of combinations and coins.” It makes me cringe. We all know that a nickel is bigger than a dim...
Based on the triennial evaluation it appears that her goals and benchmarks on the IEP need to address written expression, math and reading. If you do not agree with the testing results you may request an outside evaluation at the school’s expense. Put the request in writing giving them...
Check page 46678 in theCommentary to the federal regulations (2006). It states that certain “…provisions are important to encourage parent participation in the IEP process, which is an important safeguard for ensuring FAPE under the Act.” And, on the same page,“Parents are free to provid...
I record all school meetings. At the last meeting, the team brought in a “note taker” for the first time. I requested a copy of these notes. When I reviewed them, they included incorrect and false statements, and information about events at previous meetings.What can I do to correct t...
1. mapping your own Master Plan for each course he’ll take from now until graduation. Make sure the Plan you create considers the work or learning path he may gravitate to after 12th gr. 2. see if any Deep Training courses he might otherwise take after 12th gr can be substituted as ...
1. mapping your own Master Plan for each course he’ll take from now until graduation. Make sure the Plan you create considers the work or learning path he may gravitate to after 12th gr. 2. see if any Deep Training courses he might otherwise take after 12th gr can be substituted as ...