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[quote=Anonymous][quote]21:10 here. It's because of responses like this that we use a consultant. How the goal is written makes a huge difference and I'm disappointed that a special educator in particular doesn't recognize that. It won't change the instruction a child receives but it can tell you, among other things, how effective the instruction is and if the level of service hours provided is sufficient. The OP's example of reading, the goal should be broken out into objectives because vocabulary, sequencing and making connections are very different thing yet all are needed in order to be reading and retelling at an age appropriate manner. A student can easily have skill variation in those areas and it's important to note which areas are weak and which are strong in order to know what to address. Why wouldn't you break those out?

How in the world could a parent advocate for technology, more service hours or one-on-one instruction if there is no data to support those requests? [b]Your post makes little sense.[/b][/quote]

PP, this isn't a fair response. I'm told that we in the SN forum are kinder, give each other the benefit of the doubt, and generally try to understand challenges that all of us who live/work with SN kids face.

The teacher has a point. For her, it doesn't matter because it won't change the instruction a child receives. That is her domain- instruction. You, as a parent, operate in a different domain, and, as such, believe that goals need to be broken out. I happen to disagree with you, but rather than coming here and telling you you make no sense, I can either try to expand your point of view, or I can stay quiet. (I choose to stay quiet in this case about the actual reading comprehension example.)

Point is, as long as you see teachers as making no sense just because you operate in a different domain doesn't do anything for trying to increase understanding all around to get the most effective IEP for your child. Teachers are experts in learning in a way that parents cannot be expected to be. We all have something to bring to the table. We are all on the same side, even when we disagree about how to get there.[/quote]

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