[Dmom3005]

Well I am done for another year. Got some good ratings.

And some organization as usual need to improve. But that is okay.
I always have known I need to improve there. But I will keep working
on it. I need to hire a person to clean my room upstairs, if I can just
keep my husband at work for a while. And take some time off soon.

heehee, But I loved my numbers, but we do know our way of reporting
has lost some of my numbers just like everyone elses.

So we are off.

donna

[bizi]

Glad that is behind you. glad that you received some good ratings! knew that you would!!!!

bizi

[waves]

Congratulations on the good review Donna!



~ waves ~

[Dmom3005]

Wow, I had a bad start to my day. I was afraid it was a omen for
my meeting this afternoon. I first left my A pass for parking at home,
so had to return to get.

Then I lost my wallet in Walmart. Standing in line. Paying for. But
worried about the wallet. I finally located it just as I was leaving.
Wheew.

Then I'm having a heck of a time, finding a place to park, I knew the
parking garage was going to take 10 minutes or longer to walk, so
I was looking for something closer. Found it.

Got to the class just at time, so my two parents I had invited. And I talked.
Went well.

Then the one that is my Volunteer walked all around with me for over 30 minutes helping me locate, my car. Just before we called the Purdue police
to see if it had gotten towed for some reason. We found it. Wheew again.
But wow, I can sure pick my helpers, because I was getting so winded, and
she took my cart and started lugging the thing. Of course I gave her
a ride to her place of work.

Then I went across town, were I met a parent to talk to a :
Director of Special Education and a Coordinator.
About the case on Wednesday that her son was denied a IEP for emotional
disability. I was worried, that we were going to have problems. Because
of all the trouble I had. I'd thought we would get a independe evaluation, and then a review easily.

Turns out the Director had looked over the two original evaluations, and all the other information. Talked to the Assistant Directors, that had information. And a Asst. Superintendent that was involved and the principal I believe. And his first words were.

We believe we have a idea. We would like to give your son a diagnosis
of Emotional handicap. Wow, what a change.

And then they went on. And even placed in the Most restrictive placement
they can. Which is the only way he will get a full day this year.

He was up for expulsion, after only being in school 9 days this year.


So yippee. What a way to spend my day off,

Donna

[bizi]

sorry about the missing car...hate that when that happens it is so emotionally draining and frightening, and anxiety provoking. I am sure you were exhausted when you finally found it.
happy things worked out for the child...you are so good at making things happen for your clients.
rest this weekend if you can, I think a massage is in order if you can swing it.
bizi

[Dmom3005]

My massage is next Friday, I have Wednesday off from work right now.

I'm taking Derrick to work, and doing some things around town. Then I will just be getting ready for my meeting on Thursday. And Friday I will be
going to Indy for the Blind School Transition Fair.

Wow, I will have a couple of days to rest.


I am so confused what happened to Derrick's bowling today. I feel like
he got the wrong ribbon. But he is okay with what he got so.

My biggest problem is if I'm right. He wont get to go to State and
its not fair because I'm almost positive he should have been in 1st or 2nd
and got 4th. Still can't figure out how. But oh well.

Donna

[Mari]

Dear Donna,

I hope that your Sunday went well.

M

[Dmom3005]

Its been a pretty good week.

Yesterday I went to a cc meeting. And I was getting what my student
needs for later like next semester. But the coordinator doesn't think
he needs it.

So she, says so, and tries to talk the dad out of a emotional disability
title for his IEp. And I take dad finally out of this room, with many people.
And talk to him. Trying to explain, we can't change what has happend
or going on right now. But my thought is to change what is going to happen
in the future when they handle him.

I still don't know what dad's decision was, if he stuck with the OHI, which,
if we need more help again in the future we will have to go through this
evaluation all over again. Or if he called today by 3 and told the coordinator,
he wants the title, so if we need the more restrictive classroom, in another
school at some point we can get it.

Donna

[Mari]

Donna,

You are a good negotiator I think ---- helping the parties work together to do what is best for the child.
Also, the parents leave your meetings feeling clear about their rights and their children's rights.

M

[Dmom3005]

I had to cancel on a parent last night. It happens but not usually with
me.

But I don't usually schedule night appts. with parents. And when
I do its on nights I have things I'm already doing. But this particular
parent couldn't do the meeting tonight.

So I was going to meet with her last night.

But for some reason, I kept getting the vibe to not go. So I took my instincts
and stayed home. Its only these feelings when I know Derrick will
be alone the whole time. And its going to be a good two hours that
I listen to the thoughts.

Glad I did it was a rough night. I got sick with a major headache.

But anyway, she wanted me to call her this morning.
So I had emailed her I would call between 9am and 11:30am.

I have a presentation tonight. I really don't like to have to think about
serious things later in the day.
Got up this morning talked to my boss, but had been on early. In case
she had emailed. Nope, but then after I talked to my boss.

After I tried calling her, just as I realized a email was there.

And I couldn't get ahold of her. A email. Running errands, I'll be home
at 11:30am. Well I called at 11:45 to 12. Nope she isn't there, and
to top it off. I can't call her cell phone, its full.

So I left a message. But gosh if its such a big deal to talk to me. You
need to be available. I have a schedule to keep also.


This is my call morning. But luckily I have some time till I leave. And I
can call again on Thursday if I have too.

Donna