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Thanks so much. Any forwards are greatly appreciated. Martie

Laura now has about 30 surveys that were started but not finished. COME ON!!! If you would like to see what happens to research studies, Cheryl converted the PPT the team delivered last week at NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) and you can look at it if you like. It was...

Thanks everyone for the kind replies. It is always nice to have one’s works reviewed by the “subjects.” If you all think it is accurate, that increases the external validity. TM: Sometimes I get emotional also when I think about what happens to “our” kids. As a researcher I am supposed to be...

Hi everyone, For several days, I have been trying to post the Power Point presentation given at NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) based on the first survey I did on the boards. Please take a look at it on the General Board, where Cheryl converted it to a Flash format for me...

Thanks Cheryl!!!! Martie

Thanks Cheryl for posting the links below!!!!

Hi everyone, This week, the Research Team and I presented a paper based on the original large survey of parents (N=627) at NASP (National Association of School Psychologists.) It was a nostalgic moment for me because Laura, who authored the original survey with me when she was a "new student"...

Hello, I know I haven't been around for a while, but Laura, the author of this survey, has been my student since Mr No, my ex-difficult child, was still in high school! (For those of you who are newer, Mr No is now in graduate school.) Laura was a new grad student at the time of the very first survey done...

Hello, I know I haven't been around for a while, and I have missed the "action" of being here. There is a new survey available and the author is Laura. She has been my student since Mr No, my ex-difficult child, was still in high school! (For those of you who are newer, Mr No is now in graduate school.)...

Hello, I know I haven't been around for a while, but Laura has been my student since Mr No, my ex-difficult child, was still in high school! (For those of you who are newer, Mr No is now in graduate school.) Laura was a new grad student at the time of the very first survey done on this board. It was LONG...

do not use the words "best" anything. You will get "Rowleyed." You have to show "negative educational impact" and you hsould use those words. Most obvious are suspensions or expulsions, failing a class or grade, and steeply falling grades. Going from A's to C's won't be considered negative...

Mediation is not binding; neither is a due process hearing for all practical purposes. That is why there is so much case law and therefore is why the Supreme Court has heard more Special Education cases than on any other single issues since the passage of 94-142 in 1975. Martie

Actually, in IDEIA 2004, all state time lines are superseded by the Federal 60 calendar day rule. Summers "count" except in SDs that are so small they close their administrative offices. Personally, I would NOT let a child with behavior problems go to middle school without the legal protection...

This is VERY good advice and I have nothing to add except to say that if DP looks inevitable, mediation is worth a try because the SD and SEA have to pay for it--you would have to pay your own att'y if you brought one. The law PREFERS but does not require that attorney's NOT be present at IEP...

Hi, A portion of Federal legislation protects children such as your son. Write a letter to the Director of Special Education (or superintendent in small SD) stating that you son is a child who is probably in need of special education and you are putting the SD on notice of this. They already...

I really like this sort of good news. I feel unreasonably personally responsible in an odd way when IEP meetings are a horror show. I glad congratulations are what you need Martie

Thank you all for your lovely and supportive replies. I am starting to pack to drive to NYC and MrNo just called wanting to go over the Thursday through Sunday schedule so that all works smoothly and is strees-free as possible. I KNOW he is capable, but it is these little unexpected moments that...

Nancy, All I can say is that I am sorry. I know you and SH did all you could do and some kids just won't change. I agree with all who point out that YOU kept her in school and if she turns around on her own at any time, being a h.s. grad, rather than a drop-out will be an advantage. HUGS to...

Dear Penta, I was delighted to see your post! Congratulations to you and your gdaughter. Our kids were in EGBS at about the same time and it seems that both of us made a good decision, or perhaps the only decision at that time. I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Martie

I asked the Moderators whether or not I should post this (after posting in the Mods Forum) and they all said, "Yes! we need to hear the positives" even though there are not many of you who remember my son ten years ago this month when I joined this board. I do not believe I have done a general...