Showing posts with label video clip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video clip. Show all posts
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Mrs. Simpson Says ....Smile!
Mrs. Simpson, one of the Special Education Teachers at Timmy's school, has a passion for photography. She took pictures of Timmy and some of his friends and made this video.
Mrs. Simpson says....Smile!
Mrs. Simpson says....Smile!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday's School Podcast - December 2011
Yeah I realize that this video is being posted early. Being that tomorrow is New Years Day and later this afternoon we will be departing Grandma's and heading home, I wanted to get the video posted before the New Year begins.
I hope that everyone has a Fun and Safe New Years Eve celebration......
Enjoy viewing all of the happenings in Timmy's class for the month of December.....
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Sunday's School Podcast - First Week of School
WooHoo, School Is Back In Session! Below is the very first Podcast of this school year. With the dreaded school budget cuts, which lead to the transfer of one of the Teacher's Assistant in Timmy's classroom, being placed in another school. The two Special Education classes have had to combined their webpages. With one person less to help in the classrooms, taking pictures for a weekly poddcast is less of a priority this year. But hopefully once the chaios of the start of school smooths itself out. Time will be found to take pictures for if not weekly, maybe bi-weekly podcasts.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Sunday - School Podcast - (Emily)
This is the 2nd week of Emily's class podcasts. This weeks podcast is titled "Best Part Of Me."
Enjoy....!
Enjoy....!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sunday - School Podcast - (Emily)
Last week while downloading Timmy's final podcast of the year, I realized that Emily's teacher had posted 4 short podcasts of her class. So for the next 4 weeks, I will be adding the podcasts from Emily's class.
This weeks podcast is "Snowkids On The Farm" (Hence Mrs. Snow was Emily's teacher's name.)
Enjoy...!
This weeks podcast is "Snowkids On The Farm" (Hence Mrs. Snow was Emily's teacher's name.)
Enjoy...!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday's School Podcast - Spring Fun
Timmy isn't in this podcast much. He only attended school 3 days this week. It is nice to be able to sse the other children in his class having fun while learning.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Dr. Ali's Gift
It is nice when as a parent of a special needs child, we are able to take our children to see one of their Doctors when the child isn't sick. To have a special visit. A visit in which you are able to thank the Doctor for all s/he has done for your child and the entire family. A visit in which you let the Doctor know that he isn't just a major team player in the care of your child, but a true family friend.
It is nice to be able to walk into the clinic, tell the receptionist that the Doctor is expecting you. And No we don't have an appointment. To be called back to see the Doctor after just a few minutes. To see the glares from the parents of children who are tired, hungry, anxious, being unruley, who have been waiting to see the Doctor for what seems like hours. The glares don't bother you, because for once our child is seeing the Doctor and s/he isn't sick. The glares don't bother you, because your heart is filled with joy, love, pride, thanks, so many emotions to even put into words.
We had one of those visits today.
We took Timmy to see his Endocrinologist. Timmy had a special Christmas/Thank You gift to give to Dr. Ali. Dr. Ali is and has been Timmy's/our #1 team player, in Timmy's care, for the past 7 years. Without Dr. Ali's professionalism, care, dedication, knowledge, understanding, and his ability to trust and believe in us as Timmy's parents, Timmy wouldn't be as healthy as he is today.
Thank You Dr. Ali for all you have done and all that you do to help keep Timmy healthy.
It is nice to be able to walk into the clinic, tell the receptionist that the Doctor is expecting you. And No we don't have an appointment. To be called back to see the Doctor after just a few minutes. To see the glares from the parents of children who are tired, hungry, anxious, being unruley, who have been waiting to see the Doctor for what seems like hours. The glares don't bother you, because for once our child is seeing the Doctor and s/he isn't sick. The glares don't bother you, because your heart is filled with joy, love, pride, thanks, so many emotions to even put into words.
We had one of those visits today.
We took Timmy to see his Endocrinologist. Timmy had a special Christmas/Thank You gift to give to Dr. Ali. Dr. Ali is and has been Timmy's/our #1 team player, in Timmy's care, for the past 7 years. Without Dr. Ali's professionalism, care, dedication, knowledge, understanding, and his ability to trust and believe in us as Timmy's parents, Timmy wouldn't be as healthy as he is today.
Thank You Dr. Ali for all you have done and all that you do to help keep Timmy healthy.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Video - Mom Speaks with the Director of Special Education
Have you had to face this type of situation???
I experienced this same situation with my now 23 year old daughter, Tamarah, when she was in the 2nd grade.
From infancy to age 3 years, Tamarah had chronic reoccurring ear infections, which led to a speech impairment and minor hearing loss. Following the placement of ear tubes on numerous occasions and 2 years of speech therapy, things worked themselves out for the better for her.
It was apparent when Tamarah started school that there was a problem. She had trouble recognizing her ABC's and core reading words. By the middle of 1st grade, I had a parent-teacher conference, at which time I voiced my concerns about Tamarah having trouble reading. I wanted her tested, so that she could be placed in a special Ed class for extra reading help. The extra attention and help that she was getting at home from me didn't seem to be helping to improve her reading ability. I was assured that she wasn't that far behind and by the end of the school year, her teacher expected that Tamarah would catch up to her peers in her reading. Not knowing any better I bought this explaination.
By the end of the first grading period of Tamarah's 2nd grade year, she was still having problems reading and comprehending what she had read or what someone else had read to her. I requested a parent-teacher conference. It took 3 weeks for the teacher to get this conference setup. Myself, the assistant principal, the schools Special Ed teacher, the school counselor and a couple of other people whom I can't recall.
To make a long story short. I stated my concerns and requested that Tamarah be tested. We all went around and around on why I felt that she desperately needed some type fo formal testing and the members of the meeting stating why they felt that she didn't. By the end of the meeting I was soooo frustrated, but I had won the argument. They agreed to test Tamarah.
It took 2 weeks for me to receive the necessary paperwork that I needed to sign before the testing could be completed. And yet another 2 weeks before the testing actually took place. Once I was notified that the testing had been completed and that Tamarah wasn't eligable for special placement for reading help. I requested a meeting so that I could have the results of the testing explained to me. Come to find out all that the testing intelled was Tamarah reading from a long list of words! Come on, she was able to read words from a given list. THAT WASN'T THE PROBLEM OR EVEN MY CONCERN!
Being I was getting nowhere, I just dropped the issue and gave Tamarah even more of my undivided attention at home with reading and reading comprehension.
At the time I didn't realize that as a parent I had certain rights. Having Timmy has taught me things that I wish I had known many years ago.
*A parent has the right to request that their child be tested when there is a concern. And the school system MUST preform these test to a certain standard.
*A parent has the right to be present during the testing.
*A parent has the right to know who will be doing the testing and under what enviroment the test will be conducted.
*A parent has the right to know what materials, strategies and techniques will be used during the testing.
*A parent has the right to request a meeting in which the test results are shared and explained.
*A parent has the right to a written copy of these test results.
*A parent also has the right to take their child for testing by an independant person not associated with the school system for a second opinion. And to have the opportunity to present these findings to the team memebers involved on the school level.
My advice to parents of a Special Needs child; know your rights and DEMAND what you feel your child needs and deserves in order to be as successful in school and life to the best of their ability.
I experienced this same situation with my now 23 year old daughter, Tamarah, when she was in the 2nd grade.
From infancy to age 3 years, Tamarah had chronic reoccurring ear infections, which led to a speech impairment and minor hearing loss. Following the placement of ear tubes on numerous occasions and 2 years of speech therapy, things worked themselves out for the better for her.
It was apparent when Tamarah started school that there was a problem. She had trouble recognizing her ABC's and core reading words. By the middle of 1st grade, I had a parent-teacher conference, at which time I voiced my concerns about Tamarah having trouble reading. I wanted her tested, so that she could be placed in a special Ed class for extra reading help. The extra attention and help that she was getting at home from me didn't seem to be helping to improve her reading ability. I was assured that she wasn't that far behind and by the end of the school year, her teacher expected that Tamarah would catch up to her peers in her reading. Not knowing any better I bought this explaination.
By the end of the first grading period of Tamarah's 2nd grade year, she was still having problems reading and comprehending what she had read or what someone else had read to her. I requested a parent-teacher conference. It took 3 weeks for the teacher to get this conference setup. Myself, the assistant principal, the schools Special Ed teacher, the school counselor and a couple of other people whom I can't recall.
To make a long story short. I stated my concerns and requested that Tamarah be tested. We all went around and around on why I felt that she desperately needed some type fo formal testing and the members of the meeting stating why they felt that she didn't. By the end of the meeting I was soooo frustrated, but I had won the argument. They agreed to test Tamarah.
It took 2 weeks for me to receive the necessary paperwork that I needed to sign before the testing could be completed. And yet another 2 weeks before the testing actually took place. Once I was notified that the testing had been completed and that Tamarah wasn't eligable for special placement for reading help. I requested a meeting so that I could have the results of the testing explained to me. Come to find out all that the testing intelled was Tamarah reading from a long list of words! Come on, she was able to read words from a given list. THAT WASN'T THE PROBLEM OR EVEN MY CONCERN!
Being I was getting nowhere, I just dropped the issue and gave Tamarah even more of my undivided attention at home with reading and reading comprehension.
At the time I didn't realize that as a parent I had certain rights. Having Timmy has taught me things that I wish I had known many years ago.
*A parent has the right to request that their child be tested when there is a concern. And the school system MUST preform these test to a certain standard.
*A parent has the right to be present during the testing.
*A parent has the right to know who will be doing the testing and under what enviroment the test will be conducted.
*A parent has the right to know what materials, strategies and techniques will be used during the testing.
*A parent has the right to request a meeting in which the test results are shared and explained.
*A parent has the right to a written copy of these test results.
*A parent also has the right to take their child for testing by an independant person not associated with the school system for a second opinion. And to have the opportunity to present these findings to the team memebers involved on the school level.
My advice to parents of a Special Needs child; know your rights and DEMAND what you feel your child needs and deserves in order to be as successful in school and life to the best of their ability.
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