Tis a Small World....
The Lord works is mysterious ways!! As out meeting on Friday was cancelled, I started researching some options for Cody....I emailed the Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee to get some information. I received a Facebook email from an a friend of a friend that works there. (it is a small world)
So this morning I got a phone call from the intake manager to give me tons of information on words to use and not to use and she gave me some resources!!! (friends in high places)
Although DLAC is a small agency they pick and choice where to go to meetings and intervene on cases where children are being secluded and restrained.....YES schools do this still in this country they will tie your child up and lock them in closets.
I also found out about a program (that cody is too old for) called RIP, the lady told me to contact them and see if they had information that I could have, borrow, look at even though we did not qualify for their program.
She also told me to check out Rick Lavoie on You Tube that he has some really great stuff.
So lesson of the day if you have a child that needs and IEP or 504 plan NEVER EVER say you want the best for your child! The school by law does not and most likely will nor give the best education to your child. The school must show that your child is getting some benefits from the education....
Wow, great that someone actually responded to you. It's usually the other way around. Love that she gave you tips to use. Amanda waited days for the guidance counselor to call her back but she finally did yesterday and they call Samarah a "frequent flyer" at school. Someone who makes whatever excuse to get out of the classroom, needs inhaler, restroom, etc. Also mother hen. They said they don't just hand out 504 like they used to, excuse me but we will go before the school board. So glad you're getting some good info on Cody and behind you 100% in continuing the fight for him. Love ya guys.
ReplyDeletewhat you need to do is request an evaluation from the school, or if the doctor has stated she has adhd that is enough to get an evaluation started from the school....she may have to fight them...she can also call to see if there are programs in the area that can act like an advocate....see if they have a DLAC in your area....
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