A Letter to Education Officials
The following is an editorial written by the mother of an autistic student. It points out the absurdity of requiring IEPs for students with disabilities but at the same time expecting them to master the same Common Core requirements as all the other students. It seems that an Individual Education Program is no longer a priority in this new push to have all students master the Common Core. This parent is genuinely worried that her child will be neglected. I can see why.
The following is a letter written from the heart of a mom with a son with autism. It is not meant to expose any teacher or district. On the contrary, both are working hard to support the student. It is simply written to express an opinion of the situation we are all in at this time.
Dear "Is Anybody Listening?,"
Academic Standards and Individualized Education Programs
How are schools supposed to get every student to meet the same academic standards and meet the individualized education programs for children with disabilities (both are required by federal law)?The following is a letter written from the heart of a mom with a son with autism. It is not meant to expose any teacher or district. On the contrary, both are working hard to support the student. It is simply written to express an opinion of the situation we are all in at this time.
Dear "Is Anybody Listening?,"
Several weeks ago I sat down with my son's teacher and listened to her tell me what her priorities are for him for this year. She revealed that she is largely focused on reading