[blindkid] IEP goals for Isaac: Time to go back to the drawing board

[Eric Calhoun]

Hi Lynda, I must ask this question: Why are the teachers heaven-bent on 140
WPM for Isaac?  I learned Grade 2, (contracted braille) quickly after
second grade, but I read college-level texts.  I had 9th-grade proficiency.
 My other question concerns mathematical word problems.  What does that to
do with his learning?  I was bad at math.  I can add, subtract, multiply,
and divide, but give me fractions, algebratic equations, geometry, or
triginometry?  No, ma'am! 

Bottom line: IEP goals are extremely rigid.

You don't say anything about his O&M, Daily Living Skills, or Independent
Living Skills.  How are they in school comparable to those in the home. 
For example: Can Isaac be in his seat before the bell rings?

Eric, asking you to please contact me off-list: eric at pmpmail.com;
916-889-4809
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Eric Calhoun.  Be kind to your dogs and play with them.  Don't forget to
cuddle with them and let your give you lots of hugs and kisses!  Read to
your dog.  Play music for your dog.  Never forget: Dogs love us
unconditionally!  Eric Calhoun on Facebook: eric at pmpmail.com.