Anonymous
05/16/2023 22:38
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
Make sure you schedule that IEP meeting for the spring so everything is in place for the fall. You can always update the plan after testing.
Anonymous
05/16/2023 09:29
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
OP here. Thank you so much. This is the reassurance I needed that option #2 is the right choice for our family.
Anonymous
05/16/2023 09:09
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a teacher who works with K’s I say do both the evaluation and the retention. We are in FCPS and retain kids here. Any chance you can move if the school won’t budge?
OP here. School said kid qualifies for an IEP. But doesn't appear like they'd qualify if they repeat K. The individualized support at school has made a big difference. But I imagine so would repeating K. So options appear to be:
1. Repeat K, no IEP, some tutoring after school
2. Go into 1st, IEP, some tutoring after school
Would appreciate opinions of parents who have experiences with this.
(Again, we are on a wait-list for private testing but that likely won't happen until after we have to make these decisions).
Not having an evaluation and iep for a child struggling makes no sense c. Holding them back will make them a year older but if there is a learning disorder holding back will delay them getting help when they need it the most. The longer they go without help, the harder it will be long term. Respecting k I’ll not help. Put them in summer school, get a tutor and get evaluated and also work with them daily yourself. Don’t wait for mcps to help or fix this. They will make promises and do nothing.
I agree. Repeating the same curriculum without supports really hasnt been shown to be effective. Id take the IEP and then after private testing if additional services are needed, I’d seek an update.
I will add that I was in your shoes but at a higher grade level and the services make all the difference in the world.
Anonymous
05/16/2023 09:04
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a teacher who works with K’s I say do both the evaluation and the retention. We are in FCPS and retain kids here. Any chance you can move if the school won’t budge?
OP here. School said kid qualifies for an IEP. But doesn't appear like they'd qualify if they repeat K. The individualized support at school has made a big difference. But I imagine so would repeating K. So options appear to be:
1. Repeat K, no IEP, some tutoring after school
2. Go into 1st, IEP, some tutoring after school
Would appreciate opinions of parents who have experiences with this.
(Again, we are on a wait-list for private testing but that likely won't happen until after we have to make these decisions).
Not having an evaluation and iep for a child struggling makes no sense c. Holding them back will make them a year older but if there is a learning disorder holding back will delay them getting help when they need it the most. The longer they go without help, the harder it will be long term. Respecting k I’ll not help. Put them in summer school, get a tutor and get evaluated and also work with them daily yourself. Don’t wait for mcps to help or fix this. They will make promises and do nothing.
Anonymous
05/16/2023 08:38
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a teacher who works with K’s I say do both the evaluation and the retention. We are in FCPS and retain kids here. Any chance you can move if the school won’t budge?
OP here. School said kid qualifies for an IEP. But doesn't appear like they'd qualify if they repeat K. The individualized support at school has made a big difference. But I imagine so would repeating K. So options appear to be:
1. Repeat K, no IEP, some tutoring after school
2. Go into 1st, IEP, some tutoring after school
Would appreciate opinions of parents who have experiences with this.
(Again, we are on a wait-list for private testing but that likely won't happen until after we have to make these decisions).
This is such an individual decision, OP. It’s hard for us to give advice about your child without knowing him. Do you trust his current teacher? Would she be willing to talk to you about it?
My daughter’s preschool teacher strongly recommended against holding her back in preschool, for example, even though she had significant social delays because she thought the younger kids would just frustrate her in a different way than her same-age peer group did. I thought that was interesting. But that was particular to my kid.
Anonymous
05/16/2023 07:02
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
Anonymous wrote:As a teacher who works with K’s I say do both the evaluation and the retention. We are in FCPS and retain kids here. Any chance you can move if the school won’t budge?
OP here. School said kid qualifies for an IEP. But doesn't appear like they'd qualify if they repeat K. The individualized support at school has made a big difference. But I imagine so would repeating K. So options appear to be:
1. Repeat K, no IEP, some tutoring after school
2. Go into 1st, IEP, some tutoring after school
Would appreciate opinions of parents who have experiences with this.
(Again, we are on a wait-list for private testing but that likely won't happen until after we have to make these decisions).
Anonymous
05/09/2023 21:48
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
As a teacher who works with K’s I say do both the evaluation and the retention. We are in FCPS and retain kids here. Any chance you can move if the school won’t budge?
Anonymous
05/09/2023 17:40
Subject: Recent experience - repeating K
OP if you have not already, you should formally request an IEP or 504 meeting by sending an email to the principal (Google search for examples).
You should ask about repeating K in this meeting.
You should ask about repeating K in this meeting.