Today my little "cub" was calm cool and collected. He went to school and finished all of his major projects for the marking period. He came home happy and proud.
What he may not be aware of is the fact that Mama Bear was hard at work "behind the scenes" talking with his teachers and IEP administrator yesterday and today to make sure he got the help he needed.
It looks like the smoke is clearing and the Bear family can celebrate what many might consider a small victory (I mean, after all, it was just two assignments. What's the big deal, right?)
Jeff's IEP administrator has promised to talk more with his teachers to make sure they understand his unique needs. She will also more closely monitor his progress in his classes (she has not previously worried about him because he is such a good student).
This weekend I will relax. Jeff will relax. We survived the 3rd marking period. One more marking period to go in 6th grade, 24 more to go in free, public school. He's half-way through his school career. He has come a long way. He still has farther to go. He will get there with the love and support of his parents and teachers, but he also needs to love himself enough to realize when he needs to ask for support. When he finally masters that skill, then I will declare a major victory!
Prayers of thanksgiving for small successes that mean so much to little people.
Prayers for the road ahead.
Prayers for students who, unlike Jeffrey, do not have a "Mama Bear" or a "Papa Bear" to speak out for them when their educational needs are not being met.
What he may not be aware of is the fact that Mama Bear was hard at work "behind the scenes" talking with his teachers and IEP administrator yesterday and today to make sure he got the help he needed.
It looks like the smoke is clearing and the Bear family can celebrate what many might consider a small victory (I mean, after all, it was just two assignments. What's the big deal, right?)
Jeff's IEP administrator has promised to talk more with his teachers to make sure they understand his unique needs. She will also more closely monitor his progress in his classes (she has not previously worried about him because he is such a good student).
This weekend I will relax. Jeff will relax. We survived the 3rd marking period. One more marking period to go in 6th grade, 24 more to go in free, public school. He's half-way through his school career. He has come a long way. He still has farther to go. He will get there with the love and support of his parents and teachers, but he also needs to love himself enough to realize when he needs to ask for support. When he finally masters that skill, then I will declare a major victory!
Prayers of thanksgiving for small successes that mean so much to little people.
Prayers for the road ahead.
Prayers for students who, unlike Jeffrey, do not have a "Mama Bear" or a "Papa Bear" to speak out for them when their educational needs are not being met.
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