Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Oliver's IEP

Manhattan, straight up with Italian Maraschino Cherries


Easy peasy and really nice.

I brought doughnuts. The team was sensitive and efficient. Oliver was there for most of it, advocating for himself, somewhat shyly, but smiling his beautiful smile throughout.

I'm grateful for this school that he goes to -- it's not perfect, but it's pretty damn great, and I look forward to continued improvement for Oliver's experience with fingers crossed.

I'm feeling drained in general, though, for various reasons. If you'd like advice on IEPs or you're a reader that has a child with disabilities and new to it all, please feel free to email me. And don't read the sentence that follows this one.

Tomorrow is Sophie's IEP which is an entirely different ball game. For that, the drinking begins now. (See above photo).
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14 comments:

  1. Lisa LilienthalSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Ha! I have a 30-day IEP tomorrow at C's new school, I'm drinking with you in spirit. It has not been the greatest 30 days.

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  2. Denise Emanuel ClemenSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Salut. To your health. And to Sophie's.

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  3. Carrie Wilson LinkSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Bottoms up.

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  4. DeanaSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I say bring some pot brownies to Sophie's IEP meeting tomorrow. You just may get everything you want!

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  5. Ms. MoonSeptember 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    You are so wise in these ways.

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  6. JillSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Oliver seems like such a sweet sweet boy.

    Good luck tomorrow. I'll be there in spirit.

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  7. Ramona QuimbySeptember 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Man, good luck tomorrow. I'll make you a drink.

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  8. fullsoulahead.comSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Good luck tomorrow. Glad today's meeting was easy.

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  9. CraigSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    I'm glad our kids go to the same school as Oliver. We had Carmen's 3-year IEP meeting yesterday. Allen & I both agreed it was the best IEP meeting we've had and we echo your sentiments about the school....it's not without its flaws, but the dedicated and caring staff make up for most shortcomings.

    P.S. Did the Manhattan Allen served you this summer inspire the photo??

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      I've been obsessed with bourbon and those cherries ever since, Craig!

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  10. 37paddingtonSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    So glad Oliver's new school is working out.

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  11. NoanSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    What Deana said.

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  12. Stacy MarshallSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    We're with you - - in many ways.

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  13. L. PetersApril 9, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Tis the season....for IEP's!
    So glad to hear Oliver's went well...wishing you much success with Sophie's too.

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