tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post1854845232342890514..comments2023-09-27T11:22:05.849-04:00Comments on Cornish Adoption Journey: Has anyone...Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974293935380325338noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-29411816030900853732011-04-21T15:29:05.244-04:002011-04-21T15:29:05.244-04:00There is horse therapy available in this area (bre...There is horse therapy available in this area (brevard county). if you are interested contact me at popperjamie at gmail.comJamie Popperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221174564932843823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-37054742747194384662011-04-17T08:41:30.748-04:002011-04-17T08:41:30.748-04:00There maybe two ways to go.
The first is through ...There maybe two ways to go.<br /><br />The first is through the IEP. An adjustment to a child's schedule, such as you suggest, can be a very appropriate way to meet a child's educational needs. Ask to have it put into the IEP, you can start with a three half days a week, increase to a full week of half days, and when you think she is ready to increase ask for another IEP Team Meeting to move up to full time.<br /><br />Some states, not sure about Florida, allow homeschooled children to attend public school part time through either dual enrollment or through policies that allow children to attend up to a certain number of courses. If your district has this, you could have her attend for morning meeting and maybe one academic lesson, then come home.<br /><br />Good luck!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444571585905989924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-47486091831345044572011-04-15T14:32:40.926-04:002011-04-15T14:32:40.926-04:00Yes,
If it is written in an IEP or 504 (and the m...Yes,<br /><br />If it is written in an IEP or 504 (and the majority of your kiddos would qualify for an IEP) you can make any modifications that it is felt needed for the best Free APPROPRIATE education. If the most appropriate place right now is 50/50 school home to facilitate bonding and learning, then that is what should be done.<br /><br />As a former Spec.Ed teacher we did have a few kids on part days. Some had private ABA threapy, some had to leave early for therapies, some were allowed more then 'standard for truancy' absences and/or a few came to school 1/2 days due to other reasons.<br /><br />You may have to battle the school to put it on the IEP, but then again- you could ask for homebound instruction if needed as well. (instructor comes to the house for a set period of time- usually and hour or two a week) to help make sure kiddos are working on skills for re-entry to school. It is often used for kids that have had surgery, facing medical treatments, or have weak immune systems that can not attend school fulltime, but are well enough for educational services.<br /><br />One of my DDs has very very mild CP, but also battles high fatigue levels. If needed, we are prepared (and the school) to write her 504 for 1/2 days as needed. That allows the school to comply with federal rules and allows us to meet her needs.<br /><br />Check out www.wrightslaw.com for legalities of IEPs/504 and disability rights. It is a FANTASTIC resource for parents to know what is and is not possible under the law.<br /><br />Also check for special education advocates in your area, they will help with making sure the IEP is working for your child (instead of just for the school) and also may be able to help with schooling concerns you have for other kiddos.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-77527764338231489342011-04-15T01:05:12.690-04:002011-04-15T01:05:12.690-04:00If it's all written up as part of the IEP--bon...If it's all written up as part of the IEP--bonding and learning time at home with Mom--what can they say?! There is GOOD reason (and probably studies) backing up the need for severely delayed and institutionalized children to spend LOTS of quality and quantity time with Mom. Our Sw even strongly recommends that the first year a child is home they be homeschooled to facilitate bonding and attachment! We will def. keep Katya home the first year due to the multitude of appts and needing the bonding etc. but are open to enrolling her elsewhere if need be after that due to her high level of needs. If she needs to go to school where she has access to people fluent in sign lang. why should I deny her that while we are still stumbling along to learn it?!Hope Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886501298076452981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-43281972721273944052011-04-14T21:09:48.563-04:002011-04-14T21:09:48.563-04:00We have something in MO about kids who can't a...We have something in MO about kids who can't attend school full-time (due to medical or other reasons) have other options. See here:<br />http://dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/freqaskques/CompAttend.htm and here:<br />http://www.moga.missouri.gov/statutes/C100-199/1670000051.HTM<br /><br />The full list of relevant statutes is here: http://www.dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/HomeSch/statutes.htm<br /><br />I know that's probably completely useless info since you're in FL, but maybe it will give you some ideas. :)Courtneyhttp://markandcourtney.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-3346038578636553632011-04-14T13:51:12.185-04:002011-04-14T13:51:12.185-04:00I think if you homeschool some of the time and Pub...I think if you homeschool some of the time and Public school some of the time its called dual enrollment. should be perfectly legal. call your superintendents office and ask abotu itMoonDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707506968348810606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-87190725350374145812011-04-13T23:36:01.943-04:002011-04-13T23:36:01.943-04:00A little off topic for the question you asked, but...A little off topic for the question you asked, but I was wondering if you've ever looked into equitherapy in your area? (Horse riding therapy basically). My mom and I used to work with children and an organization here in Texas, but I'm sure there's probably one in your area. It can really help with communication, mobility, thought processes, behavior, and so SO many other things. I actually had the privilege of working with a little boy who had never walked or spoken who was about 10 years old. After riding and working with the horses for a little while we were honored to see him take his first steps, and begin to speak! There's something about the connection between children (or even adults) and horses that provides a great balance, and fosters growth in areas which may otherwise be left untouched. It also gives the kids involved such a sense of pride to be able to do something that not all the other kids can do (ride horses). <br /><br />Anyway just thought I'd throw that out there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-74742953421496261542011-04-13T22:39:54.123-04:002011-04-13T22:39:54.123-04:00I have known many homeschooling families here in W...I have known many homeschooling families here in WA that have their kids go to the public school for a few days a week (or a class or two, in middle/ high school). Homeschoolers also still qualify for therapy and sports through the school district.<br /><br />You didn't actually mention homeschooling in the post, but since you've mentioned it before I figured that's what you were thinking for the days they were home.<br /><br />The laws vary from state to state, but maybe FL is similar to WA. I would guess the recommendations from "professionals" would help, too, even if the law wasn't clear.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757038052947770352noreply@blogger.com