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22 Apr 2010 @ 5:11 PM
desmiller Join Date: Wed 3rd Feb 2010
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IEP and behavior issues

My daughter has been diagnosed with ADD/OCD and anxiety issues she is 15 yrs old and a freshman in high school. My daughter is on an IEP and we just recently met to gather current information to get her the most assistance. My problem is part of her IEP is to follow the school code of conduct, i agree with this but when there is behavior issues shouldnt they be accomidated differently?

Here is todays situation a teacher didnt follow the plan set forth in the IEP and her BIP. Because she didnt follow the plan things escalated and my daughter swore at the teacher. The school is saying she must follow the schools rules of conduct and she was suspended off site for a day. What is the point of getting help and them noting she has behavioral issues if this is still the result? The teacher was in the wrong for not following the plan and aggrivating the situation. Yes my daughter is completely wrong for swearing at any adult but the plan is to help her succeed not to fail even further, right?

I just need some additional insight on this

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23 Jun 2010 @ 12:10 PM Reply # 1
eabeam Join Date: Tue 12th Jan 2010
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Chain of Command

The most technical interpretation of the law is that they are not compelled to anything until a "pattern" of suspensions (usually considered 3) or the 10th day of suspension.

However, if they are not following the IEP, start writing letters with you concerns and go up the chain of command.

A lot of folks on the internet will advocate skipping steps or coming in with all guns blazing. However, that really does not work.... If I get a letter on something that my employees have not had a chance to handle, I give the letter to the employee and say "handle it."

If I get a letter that shows my employee had a chance to handle something, but did not, you better believe that I will handle it... both your student and my employee.

If it does need to get nasty, you have all the letters that show you tried to resolve in good faith... that prevents any chance that you can be painted as the bad guy.

Also, keep in mind that every semester, you are going to need to re-introduce yourself to any potential new staff. We share IEP accomodations, but a new teacher with 24 IEP and 504s in a mailbox at the start of the year will miss something.

http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/

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23 Jun 2010 @ 12:16 PM Reply # 2
desmiller Join Date: Wed 3rd Feb 2010
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iep and behavior issues

I completely agree with you on the road to take the problem was the teacher was in on the IEP meeting just a few weeks prior to this she was even giving ideas to help on this situation so she has no excuses to fall back on.

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20 Sep 2011 @ 12:23 PM Reply # 3
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I agree with Dr. Eric and you mom. But as the Dr. pointed out, the teacher has a stack of IEPs and we have just one concern our child(ren). I would, and have, made notes about the incident and questions and possible solutions. I've brought it to the teacher, assistant principal, principal, SPED and disciplinary dean. If it's a "we'll discuss it with the teacher" answer, assume they will follow through and see if it improves. If it doesn't improve or is repeated, document it again and follow through again including the paperwork from the first incident. If necessary, school districts have ombudsman that mediate between parents and schools. Just my experience, hope I haven't made it seem like an insurmountible mountain.

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