[blindkid] IEPs

[Andy & Sally Thomas]

I looked at the curriculum for 4th grade and asked for goals related to the 
blindness skills necessary to complete the goals.  Things like learning JAWS 
since the kids were doing a significant amount of computer work.  I also 
wanted abacus and slate and stylus goals.  The TVI wanted my son to use a 
calculator but Luddite that I am, I keep pushing the abacus.  I know that 
many on this list didn't find it necessary for their kids but my son has 
benefitted from it.  That's a few ideas.

Sally Thomas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "EJ Buhrke" <ej_buhrke at hotmail.com>
To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 2:02 PM
Subject: [blindkid] IEPs



This list if filled with a lot of knowledge and that is why I'm asking these 
questions here?  My son's 3 yr re-evaluation and annual IEP are scheduled 
for Apr 24th and I'm gathering ideas to walk in with.  I'm interested in 
hearing about goals that you had or have for 4th graders. I realize each of 
our children are different and that IEPs are individualized, but in hearing 
about some of the goals out there for this age or grade level I hope to get 
some ideas for setting the bar high for him. The rest of the team can bring 
down the avg so I'm looking to get a couple in there that may not be 
attainable in just a year or that he can't meet over the summer. The sky is 
the limit for your ideas!  Thanks in advance for your input.



EJ

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