Special Ed Disaster

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Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

I don't follow this. The Council has often not fully funded MCPS's budget request.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To cut special ed staffing, replace it with RTSEs and then cut RTSEs takes a special kind of sadism

yes, this.

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Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

I don't follow this. The Council has often not fully funded MCPS's budget request.

They always fund the max request then give more later on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It means they are cutting back on Sped and don't care who it hurts. They said they were going to do this a few years ago as part of the cuts when they took out the virtual school, trade programs and early education. Not surprising at all. They need to pay for their silly regional model somehow.

Started over a decade ago. Our ASD child was punished and ignored. It took over a full year to get an IEP in place. OTOH, those with language deficiencies and struggles...received appropriate help early and often. It is a zero-sum game.

You are lucky. We didn’t get anything and kept getting told no as smart kids don’t need ieps. We didn’t everything outside MCPS. It’s cost a fortune.

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Anonymous wrote:The title of this thread should be "Special Ed Disaster impacts General Ed"

This is a great way to impact student academic outcomes negatively. WTH.

They are not worried about your students or their outcomes. They know, as parents, you will do extra and pay for services for your child. Your tax dollars are being spent elsewhere on school and wrap around services.

Very true.

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People should tell the Council to give MCPS the absolute minimum unless they commit to a rational special ed staffing plan and restoring the RTSEs. TT operates on threats. Turn the tables on his narcissistic a$$

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Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

I don't follow this. The Council has often not fully funded MCPS's budget request.

They always fund the max request then give more later on.

What? No they don't. And they're unlikely to this year either. Don't you remember a couple years ago with the last-minute class size increases?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

Will Jawando might be spineless with the superintendent, but others on the council are not so sanguine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

I don't follow this. The Council has often not fully funded MCPS's budget request.

They always fund the max request then give more later on.

Not true

[Anonymous]

Special education is hugely expensive. Cuts will be necessary if there is a budget shortfall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Special education is hugely expensive. Cuts will be necessary if there is a budget shortfall.

Last start with the AstroTurf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public education system as a whole is collapsing on itself. There are too many kids with needs and even more that have needs but do not rise to the threshold of an IEP or 504.

Teachers are overworked and underpaid. Classes are too large to provide meaningful instruction and feedback. Property taxes are rising but the people paying the increases are not seeing meaningful changes.

We (the public) can only surmise what is going on behind the scenes. We really have no idea what the conversations are, what negotiations are happening. We see the outcomes but we have no idea if the outcome was best of the bad options.

Decisions about education are made based on hunger, shelter, and family dynamics. What is best educationally may not be feasible due to an issue outside of the school districts control. I think we all agree that HS school students should have a later start but the push back when this was considered was that many families need to the older kids home to watch the younger kids. That's family dynamics driving education policy.

I don't have a solution but I do believe everyone is doing the best that they can within the constraints they have to work with.

TT is using kids with disabilities as a bargaining chip with the County Council. That is not "the best of bad options" that is an irresponsible and disgusting choice.

I have no idea what TT is doing---perhaps, maybe, he's using the only chip he has to get what he needs. And before you come at me, yes my kid has an IEP. I'm not thrilled about the rumored changes either.

Please, it is so obvious. He is choosing the item he is willing to cut that will cause the most outcry. He is not identifying what he can cut that will have the least impact (like the regional programs nobody cares about). Assuming the Council doesn't fully fund his request, which is likely, do you think he will back down? That would completely undermine his credibility the next time he wants to do something and needs to threaten people do it. Which will certainly happen soon. It is happening concurrently with the calendar issue. He isn't backing down.

The council is in no mood for Taylor hardball. They will say FU back at him. He gins up lots of problems of his own making and the council has had to spend an inordinate amount of time dealing with community push-back due to Taylor-made crises.

The council, like the BOE, has no spine and will not in fact say FU to Taylor. He gets away with murder in their work sessions and briefings all the time.

Will Jawando might be spineless with the superintendent, but others on the council are not so sanguine.

Jawando isn't spineless. He is ideologically in favor of paying for everything and not raising taxes to cover it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Special education is hugely expensive. Cuts will be necessary if there is a budget shortfall.

Last start with the AstroTurf

Yes, cut plastic fields, not special education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People should tell the Council to give MCPS the absolute minimum unless they commit to a rational special ed staffing plan and restoring the RTSEs. TT operates on threats. Turn the tables on his narcissistic a$$

Agree

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Special education is hugely expensive. Cuts will be necessary if there is a budget shortfall.

It’s more expensive in the long run to help kids later on.