So I wrote back to the school singing their praises and then stating I want the accommodations to stay the way they were in ocotober. And I received this response from the teacher:
"Before we make the changes, I have a few questions/concerns so that I can properly implement the IEP:
Writing: I need some clarification as to what this looks like in the classroom so that I can follow it properly. DS is offered writing assistance frequently throughout the day across all subject areas. He will often times decline, but other times accepts. Am I to put an actual limit on how much he writes and not allow him to write more? If not, what criteria should I use if it isn't observation or him accepting help offered? I agree that we cannot always rely on him to ask, but it should be included that he receives assistance upon request. There have been no increased demands on the amount of physical writing placed on him, but I do notice that he writes more (compared to October, which makes sense) before accepting offered help which is offered frequently during a writing activity. This has continued through this past week where his behavior at school and home has significantly improved from the past few weeks, so I want to be sure before any limitations are placed upon him we have the correct correlation.
As for math, the curriculum I am piloting is already broken into segments. DS often works ahead and asks for the challenge activity. I want to make sure that the wording on the IEP doesn't conflict with letting me to allow him do so when my assessment through observation indicates that it would be appropriate. "if DS is feeling fatigued" gives the flexibility to allow him to work ahead and/or do challenge activities when appropriate. Perhaps there is a different way to word it? How about "DS will be offered writing assistance and breaks during math or activities which require sustained writing."?"
Actually back in October I wanted a specific number of sentences to be the limitation...I think I wanted something like "provide a scribe for more than three sentences" and they gave me crap about that (they are the ones who seem to like the vagueness not me!!!)
The dysgraphia is not formally diagnosed BUT the hypontonia and hypermobility (specifically in hands) jhas been amnd that is a physical neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness in hands.
ANY advice on wording would be greatly appreciated!
Gotta run but willl be back!
