PJ5 starts school on Wednesday. The Pre-K developmental delay class includes 3-,4-,and 5-year-olds. So he was going to be in the same class (same teacher, assistants, therapists) as last year. But because the number of special needs students in the district has increased, they had to open a new class, with a new teacher, at the new elementary school.
So...everything is going to be new for PJ5 this year. We met the new teacher tonight, and she seems nice and very well-organized. We had to "persuade" her to put him in the afternoon class (she planned to have all the younger children in the morning session and the older ones in the afternoon). Actually, I did the persuading. When she realized our reason, she agreed to have him in the afternoon. (If you're curious about the reason, it has to do with him being a late sleeper and not at his best in the mornings. I felt that he would receive less benefit from his instruction if given at a time when he's tired, hungry, etc.)
I'm still a little anxious, though. His IEP (education plan) is still the same, but the people carrying it out don't know him as I thought they would. I still don't know who his speech therapist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist will be.
We will wait and see how things go. If we need to make an appeal to the district, we can. Or we can look for another school.
I know God is in control and will work things out, but if you think of us, say a prayer for extra peace and wisdom.
2 comments:
I know that change is often difficult even in the best of circumstances. But I ask and believe that God will go before you, and walk beside you as well. He knows every detail of your immediate and future needs, and will never fail you. He can make this the best year yet for your family.
i agree with ginny, absolutely. you're doing a wonderful job, pj5 is so blessed to have you.
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