tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post410496414700849874..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : 5 signs of a good school for kids with special needsEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-48977472001899426312014-04-02T08:04:10.401-04:002014-04-02T08:04:10.401-04:00Noah is still in EI so I haven't had to think ...Noah is still in EI so I haven't had to think about schools yet. However when he finishes EI, I want him in a regular preschool. He only has a gross motor delay, there are no other issues. If he had a severe cognitive or speech delay (read non verbal) I would enroll him at a school that is for kids with additional needs. Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-4695792151905940352014-04-02T07:48:56.321-04:002014-04-02T07:48:56.321-04:00It's a post NOT a article. Seriously, you shou...It's a post NOT a article. Seriously, you should be able to tell the difference between a article and a post... It's shocking that you can't as you seem to be a smart typical person.. Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62717746687892686812012-08-16T20:41:33.303-04:002012-08-16T20:41:33.303-04:006. If the teachers are nice and willing to help (i...6. If the teachers are nice and willing to help (includes talking about reptiles)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65193085892158565142011-08-16T21:07:21.435-04:002011-08-16T21:07:21.435-04:00So great to hear about positive outcomes.
I'...So great to hear about positive outcomes. <br /><br />I'm also interested in the Learning Links. <br /><br />Also, do you know what apps the speech therapist uses on the iPad?<br /><br />Rebecca . Susan . Roth @ gmail . ComRebecca Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127406833800409969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84722312514564075302011-08-16T00:11:30.035-04:002011-08-16T00:11:30.035-04:00test, I need your email!test, I need your email!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84729746336816246282011-08-15T23:57:48.652-04:002011-08-15T23:57:48.652-04:00May I have a copy of the Learning Link template? G...May I have a copy of the Learning Link template? Great idea!<br /><br />jdangel525@msn.com<br /><br />Thank you for sharing!The Laughlin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400470953796578729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-24345715072332778812011-08-15T22:58:29.243-04:002011-08-15T22:58:29.243-04:00I would love to see your learning links template. ...I would love to see your learning links template. I'm a teacher, and I love reading Max's blog.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06857673348385809546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87291940309696011422011-08-15T16:27:01.536-04:002011-08-15T16:27:01.536-04:00Firstly, I think that exchanging equipment thing i...Firstly, I think that exchanging equipment thing is really really cool. When I was younger, by the time I got a piece of equipment that I needed it didn't fit any more, that's how long it took to get to me (6 months). Secondly, I didn't have a very open/accepting school. They told me that I would never go to University and the resource teacher would never check up on me, how I was doing, etc. Some of the T.A.'s were awesome but some of them were rough with me and didn't listen. Just a few experiences of my own with school.Toonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035308590730363327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40800199400580315872011-08-15T09:46:21.137-04:002011-08-15T09:46:21.137-04:00Learning Links, please!
vorholt @ att . netLearning Links, please!<br /><br />vorholt @ att . netWest of Home, South of Sanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845757260873500208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-37088841007902734542011-08-14T23:35:00.847-04:002011-08-14T23:35:00.847-04:00Becky, email me at lovethatmax[at]gmail[dot]com!Becky, email me at lovethatmax[at]gmail[dot]com!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-69705635760572160962011-08-14T23:34:16.621-04:002011-08-14T23:34:16.621-04:00I'm so glad Max has an awesome school to go to...I'm so glad Max has an awesome school to go to!<br /><br />I would love to see your learning link template. I ask for this all the time, but if it's in writing maybe they'll follow through and maybe it will make it into the IEP.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Oh, I'm not sure how I get you my email address without publicizing it here?Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-81668391642933272422011-08-14T21:15:57.948-04:002011-08-14T21:15:57.948-04:00I emailed a PDF of Learning Link to those of you w...I emailed a PDF of Learning Link to those of you who've asked, glad to keep doing so for anyone else who wants it.<br /><br />I am sorry to hear some of you have had crappy school experiences, I wish you better luck this year. And I am glad to hear about those of you whose kids are in great schools! Good points about other stuff that makes a school great, especially Toddler Approved's point about how an open classroom may not work in certain situations. <br /><br />Lucky Ones: The teachers at Max's school know him by name. And that he likes purple, of course. :)<br /><br />Clearness, for spa night they had some local manicurists, pedicurists and masseuses come in. I think there was aromatherapy too. <br /><br />Melissa, that's a good idea for a post. I will think on an expert who could do it. <br /><br />Caitlin: Congrats on starting the master's program!<br /><br />Kristin: PROPS to you for even dreaming of that. I hope you can make it happen. <br /><br />Jennifer, Max has been in private schools for kids with special needs since he aged out of Early Intervention. He had a whole lot of therapy needs and our district couldn't accommodate him. It was a relatively simple process: Max was assessed by a panel of therapists, who agreed to send him out of district. Then our district special needs coordinator showed us a bunch of schools (as noted above, we ended up switching him after two years). Has your coordinator been of help? You might consider contacting an advocate in your area, it worked for Christi here! You can find one in your area at www.copaa.com (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates). Where do you live? Maybe someone here knows of a school in your area.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-58133828990213748572011-08-14T18:14:33.229-04:002011-08-14T18:14:33.229-04:00Oops, forgot to post my email: moonandstars4@wi.r...Oops, forgot to post my email: moonandstars4@wi.rr.com Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5289783031360262072011-08-14T18:09:17.176-04:002011-08-14T18:09:17.176-04:00Would love to see your learning link. Also wonder...Would love to see your learning link. Also wondering how you got Max into a specialized program. My son, age 8, has been struggling for years and they just keep hammering away. There are few alternative schools around here. I keep looking and hoping. I would even consider relocating to find a school that could truly accommodate his needs and learning style, rather than one that just keeps dumbing down his goals every year he doesn't make progress, blames the child for their behaviors, and starts to suggest that maybe he just isn't capable of learning much after all...(boo!)Jennifer K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-39820791461474452352011-08-14T11:31:01.734-04:002011-08-14T11:31:01.734-04:00I would love to see the learning links. Thanks. P...I would love to see the learning links. Thanks. Pamela2037@ verizon.netPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-36389599697843648772011-08-14T09:31:53.326-04:002011-08-14T09:31:53.326-04:00I think that you 5 signs of good school are corre...I think that you 5 signs of good school are correct not only for kids with special needs but for all children. And, I think Lucky Ones comments are also correct. It is wonderful to read of great education happening with all the bad press these days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-10910826419906109462011-08-14T02:53:18.109-04:002011-08-14T02:53:18.109-04:00I love this article and the comments. Sounds like ...I love this article and the comments. Sounds like there are some amazing schools out there. The school I worked at was pretty receptive of students with special needs, but could've been even better. I feel that I always went above and beyond when I was teaching (though my husband sometimes complained :)). The only thing I would add to your list on #4 is just to remember that each student is different and some don't benefit from the open door policy. Some of the students with autism in my classroom were completely thrown off by visitors who would just show up. We didn't have anything to hide, but we needed to prep students ahead of time so that they could enjoy their day without being overly anxious. I was very proud of my classroom and loved visitors, but I had a very strict policy regarding how many people could be in the room and when (a team of 3+ people was very disruptive, so we would have people rotate in and out). I always loved meeting with parents and made sure they were very well-informed about things, but I did protect the time my student's were in my class so that their learning time wasn't overly disrupted.Toddler Approvedhttp://www.toddlerapproved.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-82597442714779054472011-08-13T22:55:24.744-04:002011-08-13T22:55:24.744-04:00Partly due to what I've learned through the Na...Partly due to what I've learned through the National Inclusive Educational Initiative at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability, I have a dream of opening a school in Mexico City, where I currently live, to be a model of inclusive education. Ellen, I will take these suggestions to heart if and when I'm able to see this dream to fruition. By the way, I love love love your blog. Max seems like quite an awesome dude.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918862896331228472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43574270217063976402011-08-13T18:33:07.659-04:002011-08-13T18:33:07.659-04:00As a future spec. ed. teacher (I am starting a mas...As a future spec. ed. teacher (I am starting a master's program in 2 weeks!), I would love to have a copy of the Learning Links sheet. Thank you!! ce.dick@yahoo.comCaitlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-47673040717493534082011-08-13T16:59:40.414-04:002011-08-13T16:59:40.414-04:00Granted, I have a unique and enviable situation of...Granted, I have a unique and enviable situation of actually working at my son's public high school, but I would think it was great even if I didn't work there.<br />1. Teachers seek me out to tell me cute Daniel stories.<br />2. The principal (with a special ed background) learned Dan's name his first week on the job. Donchathink he had enough on his plate that week?<br />3. The principal hosts a monthly special needs parent group, which he personally attends.<br />4. The District Director of Special Ed attends said group.<br />5. They paid a tutor to help my son one-on-one with summer reading on a holocaust book.<br />I LOVE YOU GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL! (Falls Church VA)Peggy Monahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682650331899261830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-42865215498765051432011-08-12T21:13:32.857-04:002011-08-12T21:13:32.857-04:00My son was in a Brooklyn public school for special...My son was in a Brooklyn public school for special needs this year, and will be again next year though a different one (switched because I found one much closer to us that has a great music program and an actual OT/PT room).<br /><br />His last school wasn't bad--the people there all knew him, they all cared about him. But it was very new--a lot of new graduates, so in particular I struggled with the lack of experience. The new school Teo will be attending next month has very low staff turnover, so everyone has been at this game for quite a while and are not easily fazed. (That said, there's something for being new at SPED teaching that's great--being receptive to new ideas, etc.)Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712525786754805292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-48836755357427929852011-08-12T13:54:41.069-04:002011-08-12T13:54:41.069-04:00Wonderful post. My son just spent a year at a HORR...Wonderful post. My son just spent a year at a HORRIBLE CPSE preschool (completely devastating) - and I think it would be really helpful to turn this into "What to look for when touring/ applying to a special needs school." Sometimes I feel you just get lucky (my daughter goes to an awesome CPSE school, for example) - and you don't really know what you're in for until you are there. But a post about what to ask/ look for would be helpful in the future!Melissa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046716949319231916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-14362378891736573712011-08-12T13:19:21.261-04:002011-08-12T13:19:21.261-04:00Sorry... Please send the Learning Link to: salma.c...Sorry... Please send the Learning Link to: salma.crump@gmail.comSalma Crumphttp://www.momtuition.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74791525201816410322011-08-12T13:14:13.251-04:002011-08-12T13:14:13.251-04:00Would love to see what your learning link looks li...Would love to see what your learning link looks like. Thanks!Salma Crumphttp://momtuition.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-38131886111534189202011-08-12T12:38:56.887-04:002011-08-12T12:38:56.887-04:00I would like to see a copy of the Learning Link sh...I would like to see a copy of the Learning Link sheets...Thanks!<br />lou_tecpanecatl@yahoo.comLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09038616055180846865noreply@blogger.com