I started a job working with kids that have IEPs I myself have two kids of my own that are on IEPS… DIFFERENT SCHOOLS then where I’m working I feel it does not meet the criteria with IEPs they just pull the kids out of class and have them watch a movie or play games instead of having them work on what is necessary and what they need help on and what is met in their criteria as in math social studies or science… Me having two kids of my own on IEPs makes me wonder if taking this job is worth my time… I want somebody that’s going to take care of my kids and to teach them what they need to know being on a IEP instead of just taking them out of the classroom and putting them on a tablet or TV to watch something to make time pass by
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I would find out more information about the purpose of the games before assuming they aren’t learning games. I’m a speech therapist and students always ask to ‘play games’. If the majority of my younger students were asked what they do in speech or what they like about speech they would say play games but we don’t play games every session. I choose one or two days a month and we will play a game as reinforcement to the activity we are working on- whether articulation or working on vocabulary. I know many EC teachers who allow students to bring chrome books and buzz in answers using smart boards and other learning games. Hopefully that is the case.
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Been through this in many schools my son has been to hes now in his 5th school and unfortunately it takes effort and its a long process and most mainstream school unfortunately don’t have the ability or understanding of children with iep its sad but they just brush these children under the carpet until i pulled my son out of his 4th school he would be sent to sit in cloakroom for majority of the day alone as punishment shocking to say the least …
As a mom of a child who has been on an IEP for 6 years, stay for a bit longer. I only say this because you could be the catalyst needed at that school to change the process and the dialogue. Imagine if those are the services your child was receiving. That being said, I think you need to elevate this to your district office and blow the doors wide open on what is happening at this school. Then if you do so and fail to see a change, you should find a different place. But I think you should try for those kids’ sake. You may be the only thing that allows them to get what they need in the future.
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My kiddo plays games with her speech and articulation therapist. She’s in kindergarten and that’s the best method to teacher her at this point. Before jumping to ‘they’re just pulling them out and making the time pass’ actually see what’s going on to see if it is furthering those goals.
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30 years ago I had a son who required IEPs. At that point he couldn’t take a regular gym class so he was taken out & was given the therapy he needed to work in to that. The school worked so diligently with him & used the cues he needed to finally be mainstreamed. Now I have friends in this situation and I hear nothing but complaints in more than one town around here. I don’t know where things went wrong but they need to correct this immediately, children are suffering for it. One friend had to go so far as to hire a child advocate lawyer to get things done. If parents don’t advocate for their kids they’ll get lost in the shuffle.
I one on IEP. He spent 5th and in a separate school district. He is a7th grade honor student and currently in 8th, doing well. He was never brushed off and sent to movies or anything else. He has had an IEP since third, he always got what was needed.
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I’d like to say this is unusual, but it’s not. Schools are not given the resources for one-on-one to be available. I’ve found one of the easiest ways for schools to implement IEPs is to work individually with one child while the other is watching something or playing something. People learn in multiple ways - audio, visual, written; it’s the same for kids.
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Definitely not ok. Lazy teaching indeed. The IEP is very specific and must be followed exactly. You need to continue advocating for your child. Very sad when you hear about this kind of thing 
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I would find out why they aren’t doing what they are supposed to do. My eldest is on a 504 but he should be on and IEP. He gets help that he needs for his schoolwork and they don’t have him watching movies unless it the same as the class
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Report it to the school board, the school superintendent, and the dept of education in your home town. Very lazy teaching and not cool to hear especially when they are needing more help then usual and are on an IEP!! I hope you stay advocating for your children and the other kids your seeing this with…
My brother who’s now 35 had an IEP as a kid and that’s exactly what it was here is a coloring sheet here watch a movie. He learned nothing because it was easier that way. Fast forward to last week I have to fill out paper work for my own TSH for a 504 plan and knowing what I new then has me scared for this very reason I know a 504 is different then an IEP. But I know what the lable did for my brother and it was full blown negative help.
Have you considered going to the cqc or offsted? I know the staffing issues in schools are difficult at the moment or you could write to the SEN officers who work with the council. I hope your okay, it must be heart breaking to see
An IEP is a legal document. If the teachers are not complying with the recommendations is time to call the district and call in for a meeting. Make sure you have all proof needed to present your case. Violating an IEP can even be taken to court.
My daughter has an IEP and I’m constantly questioning what they do when they take her out of the classroom.
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My twenty one almost grandson had iep.from first grade on. He was continually on the honor roll especially in high school. They had a special Ed teacher and if the child required it someone to provide therapy from the Kenny Rogers crippled children center in sikeston mo. He graduated and is working at mo delta med center in dietary. He has cerebral palsy but is one of the staff there.
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Is this your child’s school or your work school? If work talk to your principal maybe reform is why you were hired. If your child’s make a fuss… These kids need help why keep letting them slip through the cracks
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I’ve had different experiences with different schools. Some of them set unattainable goals my kids couldn’t meet and then would keep raising them. We switched schools when we moved and have seen better results. As far as being taken out, their previous two schools it was always a random time during class for their specific IEP time goals and they worked with their specialist, and they’d usually get to pick a prize from the prize box. This school they only take them from specials aka gym, art, etc bc they feel instruction time is more important than play time. They all have state and fed standards they’re required to adhere to. If they’re not, I’d low key find a number and report it. My kids sure tf would not be going to a place that won’t help them
I would fight for your children. But also, it sounds like you could make the changes you’re wanting for your own children as well by accepting the job and maybe it would be best for you to, so that you can try and make a difference in other kids lives as well
If it is not meeting their IEP specifications I would speak with the special educating director over the school. Each teacher is responsible for following the specific iep. My son has an IEP and I’ve been on his school for the past 2 years about his teachers not following his plan. This year they finally realize I am not playing.
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You really have to be on the school’s and tutors butt in order to get anything done. Nobody will fight for your kids like you will.
Talk to your Special Education coordinator!! And special education teacher! They have to follow the IEP! It’s the law!! Janice
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Call the district. Thats def not ok
boy talk to my daughter…She has fought this for several years with her youngest son…One teacher did not even bother reading that IEP…at all…It reminded me of the socalled Gifted program one of our son’s was in…They bussed them to another school where they were sat in front of computers where they just played games for an hour and then bussed back to the other school…a total waste of time…pretending that these children were being given extra instruction…nada.
Independent education program?
have you mentioned your concerns with the principal? if so and nothing seams to be getting done take things into your own hands. before a movie gets put on ask does anyone have any homework they would like to get out of they way so at home you have free time.
Thanks for speaking up.
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