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Question IEPs School Aged Children?

TLDR: IEPs School Aged Children?
In a forum thread discussing the effectiveness of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in local school systems, users shared mixed experiences and insights: - **Lammchen**, a former substitute teacher, noted that while most children benefited from IEPs, some did not thrive in the standard classroom setting despite the plans. Parents sometimes resisted alternative suggestions, feeling that the schools should offer more. - **Butterfly88**, who had personal experience with an IEP, found it somewhat helpful but eventually moved to a special education school as the public school could not meet their needs. They highlighted the importance of enforcing IEPs and the ability for parents to file complaints if they are not satisfied. - The discussion included a link to resources for parents on how to file complaints regarding IEPs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professionalism in communications, as emails and other correspondences could be shared beyond the intended recipient. - **Nomad** added that his wife, a teacher, views IEPs as beneficial for accommodating the diverse developmental needs of children, acknowledging differences in intelligence, interests, and learning paces among students. Overall, the thread reflects a consensus that while IEPs can be beneficial, their success largely depends on proper implementation, enforcement, and the specific needs of the students. The discussion also touched on the variability in the quality of IEP programs across different school systems.
Lammchen

Lammchen

Are the IEPs (Individual Education Plans) any good in your local school system?

I thought that the school system where I was a substitute teacher had a great plan going but heard from parents who were upset by it all. They felt that the school should be doing something more for their children.

As a sub, I thought that one or two of the children really didn't do well in that type of classroom setting and the teacher knew it but he couldn't convince the parents who fought it. Most of the children were fine though and it was wonderful to see them graduate.
 
I had an IEP growing up. It seemed to help somewhat. Though after about 2 years with an IEP in the public school I ended up switching to a special education school. The public school just couldn't meet my needs. If the IEP isn't enforced the parents should be able to complain.
 
Butterfly88 said:
I had an IEP growing up. It seemed to help somewhat. Though after about 2 years with an IEP in the public school I ended up switching to a special education school. The public school just couldn't meet my needs. If the IEP isn't enforced the parents should be able to complain.
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Are there formal complaints that the parents can make and is it to the teacher, the Principal or the School Board? I'm ignorant of that part of the workings of the school.

Some public school systems are better than others and I know that in my previous town, students would get a waiver from other towns to join our school just so they could be in a better special education class.
 
Lammchen said:
Are there formal complaints that the parents can make and is it to the teacher, the Principal or the School Board? I'm ignorant of that part of the workings of the school.

Some public school systems are better than others and I know that in my previous town, students would get a waiver from other towns to join our school just so they could be in a better special education class.
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I'm assuming you are in the US? I found this resource that may be able to help:
https://adayinourshoes.com/iep-complaint-options-parents/

Yes, it's totally true some school systems are better than others. I was very fortunate to be in a decent district but know some others who weren't so lucky.
 
Butterfly88 said:
I'm assuming you are in the US? I found this resource that may be able to help:
https://adayinourshoes.com/iep-complaint-options-parents/

Yes, it's totally true some school systems are better than others. I was very fortunate to be in a decent district but know some others who weren't so lucky.
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That's an excellent article. One thing that stood out is where it stated to expect that your emails could be shared so keep things professional. I think that's true with any type of communication to never expect things to remain private and when I worked, that happened to me where something I thought was said in private was passed along to someone else. It was embarrassing but only took once for it to stick in my head to be careful always.

I think that's true for parents who want to get things taken care of for their children. Don't become too emotional because that doesn't look professional.
 
Lammchen said:
That's an excellent article. One thing that stood out is where it stated to expect that your emails could be shared so keep things professional. I think that's true with any type of communication to never expect things to remain private and when I worked, that happened to me where something I thought was said in private was passed along to someone else. It was embarrassing but only took once for it to stick in my head to be careful always.

I think that's true for parents who want to get things taken care of for their children. Don't become too emotional because that doesn't look professional.
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Yeah, things aren't always as private as they seem. Yes, best to be professional. I know it can be hard for parents not to become emotional though.
 
My wife is a teacher, she says Individual Education Plans are good for the overall development of kids. Not all kids have the same level of intelligence, same kind of interest in learning, and not all kids will learn at the same pace.
 
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