I expected MJ to have more than one grade in the online gradebook after 5 weeks of school.
I expected a return email after emailing the head of the ESE department.
I expected a progress report to be sent home when it was “interim report” day.
I expected MJ to already be receiving the OT that is required on his IEP.
I expected to NOT have to go through this after the research I did to place him in this school.
Silly Me
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Your first mistake was expecting them to do their jobs……..always assume they won’t and keep nagging. When they actually DO them, you will be pleasantly surprised but keep nagging anyway.
I always believed things don’t get settled until mid-October, no matter how great the program.
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It is so frustrating…I expect them to do what I do for my own students. I will continue communicating until everything is in place.
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And I do the same for my students but some folks don’t…..and they usually seem to be our kids’ teachers. I guess it’s not really *nagging* but constantly *reminding* someone of what they are supposed to be doing. But it’s draining on us to have to do it all the time and frustrating too….but we do it for our kids!
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Exactly. It’s frustrating when u constantly have to keep reminding them.
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As a Special Education teacher myself for 10 years and in the field for 11.5, I swear to you some of us do our jobs. 😄 With that being said, great job staying on top of them ! It’s not nagging … Instead it’s necessary advocating. Sorry that you have to deal with this. It’s not right.
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Thank you! Mj’s special ed teachers have been AWESOME over the years. Now that he has started middle school I am praying for teachers that are great as well. I hope the lack of grades is not an indication of what happens in the classroom.
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I hope so too. Fingers crossed for you for another awesome school year!
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It’s really hard when you are that teacher who does make sure she’s responsive!!! I agree–it’s not nagging. Maybe, you’re even educating some folks…
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I sure hope so!
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We can only try, right?
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Definitely 🙂
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Ohhhh, I know. I am so glad that is over with DC (although I still expect too much from his day/work program). It’s hard when you have to almost be the “babysitter” and continuously remind the people who should know, what they are supposed to be doing. Hopefully this is just an “early in the school year” glitch. Good Luck.
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Thank you. I sure hope so.
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Are you serious? This have to get better and I will continue to pray.
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I hate to hear this, Nicky. I like what someone else said. It is advocating.
Always..advocating.
My middle son had an IEP. He had bipolar disorder, but I know your frustration. I am very thankful for your blog, as my grandson has autism. He is doing pre-school for a second time. I question this, but this is what the school wanted, and I do not interfere in my daughter’s decisions.
Middle school is sometimes an entirely different ballgame within the school system. However, I did not realize you were a teacher, so I suppose I do not have to tell you that. 🙂
Wishing you and MJ all the best. xx -CC
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Thanks so much. I will keep everyone updated.
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There is so much work we have to do as parents to make sure out kids stay on task at school. Last year was one of those years where if I didn’t follow up it wouldn’t get done. SO FRUSTRATING!! Will keep praying for you guys and hoping it gets better here soon!
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One other thing, last year it was one person who wasn’t doing their job. I felt like such a nag but seriously, I wanted to know how he was doing other than “great”!
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Exactly! I need details. I want to know how he is doing in all of the subject areas.
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Oh so frustrating!! I think if you are not the parent pestering on the phone & email each week, you are easily left until last. Hope you get it all sorted asap.
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So true! Thanks so much!
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Ugh! I feel your frustration! I am so sorry this has been your experience. I hope it gets better!
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It’s so annoying to go through this! It better get better soon…I will post an update sometime this week.
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Hugs and prayers!
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I teach at a university, and I wish my students were as attentive to their studies as you are!
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Someone once told me to ‘expect nothing from others’. They were trying to help me manage my expectations but I am not sure it was a great comfort, especially when paying for a specific service. So that being said, I don’t think you are silly at all; simply a human being with normal reasonable expectations. Keep calm and hang in there.
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I’m hanging in!
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The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Make a pest of yourself. Make sure he gets every single session he missed.
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You better believe it!
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