tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post6550213345764365338..comments2024-03-08T21:22:09.518-08:00Comments on Starring Scarlett: IEP Step 2Brandi Weckshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02163888241085994421noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-69972894546919095522013-09-05T20:51:43.394-07:002013-09-05T20:51:43.394-07:00I agree, Karen. Right now, they feel then can eff...I agree, Karen. Right now, they feel then can effectively communicate with the signing they currently use with other students. We will see what happens when she is there. Thanks for the information.Brandi Weckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163888241085994421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906621410106004328.post-30159518587529062752013-09-04T18:29:43.993-07:002013-09-04T18:29:43.993-07:00Dear Brandi,
I am a deaf/hard of hearing teacher ...Dear Brandi,<br /><br />I am a deaf/hard of hearing teacher in Minnesota. I'm stunned that they would take Scarlett out of her familiar environment to do observations on her. I cannot fathom how they will get accurate observations if she's in an environment where adults cannot communicate with her in her primary mode of communication. It just doesn't make any sense. Don't feel shy about insisting that an interpreter is present, or better yet, that the observations are done in her least restrictive environment (a.k.a. one in which she has access to adults who can communicate with her!). Call a parent advocacy group if you have to. I think in that group is called CASE in the San Fran area. Their number is 415-431-2285. Talk to them and make sure that what the assessment team is suggesting is legal and in Scarlett's best interest. I know you don't want this to be a fight, but Scarlett deserves only the very best!! Hope this helps!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633391999370187726noreply@blogger.com