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Firstborn: Due Process Part 1
I was still breastfeeding but I knew I had to prepare for due process for my eldest son. The district’s educational evaluation results were in. My son was re-tested with the Woodcock Johnson 111 Test of Achievement. I looked at … Continue reading
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Firstborn: One Track Minds!
Now I forgot to mention previously I had received a phone call from the resource room teacher that had been let go. Same as the aid she called my home. This was just prior to me having my third son … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Dyslexia, Education, Fast ForWord, First Grade, firstborn, Free Appropriate Public Education, Individualized Education Program, Parenting a child with special needs, Resource room, Sensory integration dysfunction, Special education
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Firstborn: Signature Please!
Three days after my third son was born I was at the school helping with the Valentine’s Day party. I was also preparing for an IEP meeting. I didn’t like the way things were going for my son at school. … Continue reading
Firstborn: Who’s on (in)First?
I had a feeling first grade wasn’t going to be all that I expected when apparently the new school did not know what grade my son was in. The Welcome letter said, “Welcome to Second Grade”. Looking back it would … Continue reading
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