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4/02/08 - Got the application for
summer residence camp! 
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3/20/08 - Another
Reading Achievement test! He chose Junie B. Jones
again; Junie B Jones Loves Handsome Warren.
Out of the 10 questions he got nine right. He
couldn't remember this time which one he forgot.
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2/13/08 - During the Parent/Teacher
conference back on 2/7, I requested, to the Intervention
Specialist who attends all meetings, that Hunter be
evaluated for assistive technology in hopes he would be
provided a Neo by Alphasmart to help with his writing.
I made it clear that this device would in no way
overrule Hunter's OT IEP goals. As he goes along
in school he'll be required to write longer assignments
and if he has one, it could possibly remove the need for
a scribe during his tests (which they have used for more
than just the 3rd grade achievement tests). I also
want an Alphasmart, which is only for writing; no
special features like a lap top. It's designed for
kids so is rugged and portable. Another reason I
requested one is because Hunter has all these stories in
his head. He talks to himself all the time and I
shared with you about the story of the people/creatures
making snow forts on vehicle windows. I offered a
new notebook and pencils just for writing it down, but
he declined because he knows his printing isn't very
good and says it makes his hand hurt. I offered to write
it down for him, but he said no and was unable to tell
me why.
I got a letter
reply from the Intervention Specialist (IS) that
declined my request. I had mentioned looking into
getting Hunter typing lessons, and they are all for
that, but to use the computer at home. I don't
want to do that because there are way too many
distractions at this computer; the size, all the keys,
the features. The fact that he can play games and watch
cartoons on it. It's also pretty much in the
center of the house with TV and little brother
distractions. I want it just for him and his
writing to go where ever in the house, when ever he
wants to write.
Now that I've
thought about it, I am in disagreement with the denial,
but am hesitant if I should pursue my train of thought.
My first reason is that my request being denied was not
a team decision. The only people who apparently
heard my request and saw the information I provided on
the Alphasmart was the IS and the OT. An IEP is
created with a whole group of people, plus the parents.
Therefore, I feel it might be important to point out
this wasn't a team decision.
My other feeling is
that my request for an assistive technology evaluation
was either forgotten or ignored. I've learned from
another mom in another school/state, that had to request
this type of eval three times before it was done and her
child was determined to be needing the equipment the mom
was pushing for. However, another mom pointed out
that if Tim and I buy the Neo for Hunter ourselves, it's
his forever and not to be returned to the school.
She also told me that she saw Neo's on eBay at Buy It
Now prices of $50 when brand new they are $240.00.
We also have our tax return coming and I could possibly
use some of it toward a Neo.
Part of me wants to
push the school into helping Hunter in this way, and
part of me just wants to drop it and not have the
hassle. If any of you have any advice or
experience, please
share it
with me.
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Third Grade Progress
Report - 2/7/08
Evaluation Codes
P = Progressing as expected
N = Needs more time & Experience
* = Area of Concern - see comments
Blank Item = Item not assessed this quarter
| A =
90-100% |
B =
80-89% |
| C =
70-79% |
D =
60-69% |
F =
<60%
|
|
|
|
Mathematics |
87 |
93 |
|
|
All
P's! |
| Social
Studies |
80 |
100 |
|
|
All
P's! He had an N in understanding and
applying concepts and vocabulary last time. |
|
Science/Health |
99 |
94 |
|
|
All P's
again! |
|
Spelling |
88 |
88 |
|
|
All P's
again! |
| Art |
S |
S |
|
|
No
comments |
| Music |
S |
S |
|
|
No
comments |
| Gym |
S |
S |
|
|
No
comments |
|
Behaviors that Influence Learning |
Both this quarter and
last, he scored an N in proofreading and
correcting his work. All other areas
(14 of them) he scored P's. |
| Reading |
He scored P's in all 8
areas for review. |
| Writing |
Out of five
expectations last quarter, he scored N's in
using appropriate punctuations and
capitalization, printing and writing legibly
and proofreading, revising and editing.
This quarter he got N's again in both
printing/writing legibly and
proofreading/revising and editing. A P
in punctuation and capitalization this time
though! |
Teacher's
Comments
| November
Hunter is off to a good
start. He is doing well in most
subject areas. When writing, Hunter
needs to remember to use capital letters
correctly. Hunter is putting for a
good effort. Keep it up.
|
| January
Hunter continues to
improve in many areas. He still needs
to work on writing so he's able to read it.
If he takes his time, he can do it.
Good report card, Hunter.
|
| March |
| June |
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1/28/08 -
Progress Report from Occupational Therapist
Ohio Schools
Individual Education Program
The purpose of this
progress report is to communicate the extent to which
progress is sufficient to enable the student to achieve
his/her goals by the end of the year.
Need #2
Hunter needs to apply proper writing
mechanics (e.g. letter/# size/formation,
line/margin use, spacing, UC/LC (upper
case/lower case) use) to all grade-level
work in all settings.
|
|
Goal # 2.1 |
Progress Date |
Progress Code |
Comments |
|
With/without adaptive materials, Hunter will
complete all grade-level written work
neatly/legibly with 80% accuracy for noted
mechanics, 2/3 opportunities assessed. |
1/19/08 |
3 |
He needs cues/prompts from all adults
working with him--1) needs to slow his pace,
2) needs to take pride in how his work looks
3) needs to recognize that another person
has to be able to read it.
|
|
Short Term
Objective/Benchmark |
Progress Date |
Progress Code |
Comments |
Hunter will write all UC/LC letters of the
alphabet with recognizable formations, done
consistently within context of
words/sentences with 80% accuracy, 2/3
trials assessed.
|
1/19/08 |
3 |
Working
on the carryover of this skill in the
classroom for all written work; he has
enough time to complete his work - he needs
to slow down. |
Hunter
will complete classroom written work using &
applying all guidelines of grade-level
adaptive paper (i.e. margins/lines, spacing,
size) for 80% accuracy, 2/3 trials assessed.
|
1/19/08 |
3 |
Use of
paper continues to be helpful; working on
spacing & size |
| With
adult input, Hunter will effectively utilize
all adaptive materials in the classroom, 90%
daily application, M-F reported & observed
by teacher/OT |
1/19/08 |
3 |
Continuing to use letter spacing paper with
margins, highlighted lines; issued pencils
for darker lines/strokes. |
|
Progress code: |
3. Making Minimal
Progress
4. Making Adequate Progress
5. Achieved/Met Criteria |
1/28/08 -
Progress Report from Speech Therapist
Ohio Schools
Individual Education Program
The purpose of this
progress report is to communicate the extent to which
progress is sufficient to enable the student to achieve
his/her goals by the end of the year.
Need #1
Hunter will increase his pragmatic skills to
an age-appropriate level.
|
|
Goal # 1.1 |
Progress Date |
Progress Code |
Comments |
| Hunter
will be able to engage in an appropriate
conversation with both adults and peers in 4
out of 4 trials. |
1/19/08 |
4 |
|
|
Short Term
Objective/Benchmark |
Progress Date |
Progress Code |
Comments |
Hunter will be able to maintain eye contact
and take at least 3-4 turns during
conversations with 90% accuracy.
|
1/19/08 |
5 |
|
Hunter
will state at least 3 important details from
a passage and be able to answer 3-4
inferential questions accurately.
|
1/19/08 |
4 |
That
packet of inferential thinking questions and
figures of speech will help him. |
| Hunter
will be able to formulate a grammatically
correct sentence verbally in 3/4 trials. |
1/19/08 |
5 |
|
|
Progress code: |
3. Making Minimal
Progress
4. Making Adequate Progress
5. Achieved/Met Criteria |
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On 1/15/08, Hunter took his second Reading
Achievement test. He chose Junie B. Jones and
the Stupid, Smelly Box by Barbara Park. He was
asked ten questions and got all ten correct!
I feel he did so
well on this important exam because he was able to chose
his own book. Had he been given a book to read,
one that he wasn't particularly interested in, I doubt
his score would have been so high.
With Devin, and now Bryce
in my life, I no longer volunteer at the school or attend all
school parties and functions. I don't take nearly as many
school related pictures nowadays as I did in the past. :(
I'm going to try and get all that I have here for you to see.
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