OP, I know just how you feel. This was our story seven years ago. I had to fight to hold my son back a year before starting kindergarten, but because we did that, he was able to go into a regular classroom. Still, seven years later, I am amazed at my son's progress and it brings tears to my eyes to travel down memory lane and recall how far he's come.

You are wise to ask that the IEP be kept open - I didn't have a problem with that because my son still had significant articulation issues. But, once he started school, other issues arose - not that would have resulted in a placement change, just that required some accommodations.

Congratulations.

Anonymous wrote:OP here- just wanted to add that while we are thrilled with her progress, at her iep meeting in January we will ask that the iep be kept open just in case she has any trouble in kindergarten. She will still be dismissed from the ECSE class as it's no longer her least restrictive environment, but in the event kindergarten is a bit overwhelming, we want the IEP in place so we can quickly help her access services if she needs them. We've been advised not to let the IEP be terminated because it could be very difficult to get it back should she require extra help down the line.

Hi--12:15 from above. How are you getting them to keep the IEP open? What are you asking for? You're doing exactly what I want to do for my kid. I just don't know how to get them to keep the IEP open when no services are going to be provided?

OP here- just wanted to add that while we are thrilled with her progress, at her iep meeting in January we will ask that the iep be kept open just in case she has any trouble in kindergarten. She will still be dismissed from the ECSE class as it's no longer her least restrictive environment, but in the event kindergarten is a bit overwhelming, we want the IEP in place so we can quickly help her access services if she needs them. We've been advised not to let the IEP be terminated because it could be very difficult to get it back should she require extra help down the line.

Anonymous wrote:Wow thats such great news, very encouraging for new mom just strating on this route. Thanks for sharing!! and Congrats!!

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Wow thats such great news, very encouraging for new mom just strating on this route. Thanks for sharing!! and Congrats!!

Hi pp. I am not scared about the transition to kindergarten but I am sad she is leaving this program in January. I love her teachers and class and I know she will miss them. She is in a regular preschool class three days a week already so it's not a total loss of school, but she did love this class so will miss coming 2x a week. And now I'm wondering what to do to fill that hole in her schedule... She's used to going 5 days a week! It's a mixed bag of emotions. Very thrilled for her and all she's accomplished... But sad to be leaving such a great program. I hope your son's transition goes well too.

OP--first off congrats!

Second--how to you feel about this? I ask because I'm in a similar position. I've been given a heads up that this is coming at our annual review at the end of Jan and that my son will be recommended to be transitioned out of PEP (MCPS) at that time.

Like you--I'm thrilled for the successes that my child has achieved. I also don't disagree with their assessment that my child no longer needs services.

However, the transition to K is huge and I'm scared to death for him. That's why I ask how you feel.

Congratulations OP!

Just got the news at her monthly home visit this morning. Her team has decided she is no longer eligible for services as she has achieved all her goals in her IEP and they cannot come up with new ones for her. They said she literally no longer needs the support and her ECSE class is no longer the least restrictive environment for her at this point. Her team consulted with cross categorical support who determined our daughter wouldn't require their services in kindergarten either. Her IEP is terminated at our meeting in January and as of then, she is no longer in the ECSE system.She will be entering kindergarten as a typical kindergartener, not even receiving cross-cat support. I just can't believe it! It's so amazing but bittersweet as all of her teachers and aides in this program have been so incredible to work with. But I am thrilled for her that she put in all this hard work and achieved so much. It truly feels monumental so I just wanted to share.