Tuesday, April 22, 2008

IEP

Today was Izzy's IEP at school.
I can't say I was looking forward to this day.
It is mostly a lot of paperwork.
I liked the positive tone of the answers to the questions on the forms.
The teachers, therapists.... Izzy's team... they are all very positive. I can't imagine dealing with negativity at school. I came away feeling like I had a great support, working with me to help Izzy. It was good.
There were goals set for the next school year.
There was no question that Izzy is very aware of her environment and that a primary goal is to help her communicate more effectively.
She will have a few new faces working with her next year. She will have her own paraprofessional who will be with her the entire time she is in school and will work with the vision therapist about an hour a day. She will also spend time in kindergarten every day. She loves her friends from pre-k so it makes sense that she will move up with them and spend circle time in that setting.
Overall Isabelle is doing really great, and next year will be a whole new chapter in Izzy's story.

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4 comments:

Joyful Days said...

Hugs and prayers for sweet Izzy. I'm sure the paperwork is no fun, but so glad you have supportive people to bless you on this path.

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Julie

Luke's Mom said...

It's so good to hear that all is going so wonderful for Izzy.

You are amazing, I really don't know how you do all that you do. Thank you for the encouraging note on Luke's blog, sometimes I wonder if you ever go through hard times? God has really blessed you with His amazing strength. I hope you don't take what I said in a bad way. I just wonder what your secret is?

Be blessed today my friend,
Suzi

oh amanda said...

I'm so glad you've seen improvement. Just the few pictures you've shared w/us show so much! I'm just praying this new chapter and year show even more!

Love you guys!

justabeachkat said...

I'm so happy Izzy Bear is surrounded by people who care. I hate paperwork myself so I know that part isn't fun. Give Izzy a big hug from me.

Hugs!
Kat