Here's my thoughts..... I was planning a meeting at DC's school and was SOOOO PREPEARED to be shot down that I had prepared all sorts of research backed information, a portfolio, scores, a proposal as to not only what I wanted to see done but how etc. I prepared for the worst and all of my preparation helped DH and I present our case and while expecting the worst.... we got the best. I was SHELLSHOCKED! They flat out were all for it and their main thing was that what we provided was research backed. I presented the IAS, like you, and was floored that they were willing to do this though it's never been done before so... in other words... prepare for the worst, and you may be pleasantly surprised. Be prepared, be knowledgable and not only present your proposal but how to go about it as well. We pretty much laid the ground work and that took a lot of the guess work out of it for them since it was new for them as well. GOOD LUCK! I think if DH could attend with you it presents a unified front as well that you are in full support together. I had to have a friend watch my kids too but it was worth it. It also helps to have another set of ears there as sometimes you hear things one way and DH hears them another.
