Hi -
How do you and your DS feel about him missing reading time and recess to complete work? If you guys prefer that to having to do it later, that's A-OK. But my DS felt shamed by having to stay in at recess or lunch to finish work
As it turns out, in California (where we are) there is actually a law that says a teacher MAY NOT keep a child in at recess or lunch. This is based on the idea that kids need the down time and physical activity in order to be able to learn when they are in the class room.
Of course, many teachers are unaware of the law, and/or flout it. I mentioned it (calmly) and repeatedly demanded that any uncompleted work come home where I could help DS7 finish it, so he could go play at recess and lunch. It took a while, but finally the teacher complied and (surprise, surprise) things got a bit better for DS and for her in the classroom.
Anyway - if you're Ok with the work coming home, I would surely put that into the IEP.
Sue
