Back
To School
It is hard to believe the summer is already ending and new
school year will start. There are so
many things to do and not enough time to get them done. Here are something’s you may find helpful
preparing for the new school year.
First make sure every teacher, teacher’s aide, and anyone
working with your child knows that they have an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) and that they have a copy of it.
It is important that everyone knows what your child’s IEP is so that he/she
has a successful school year.
Attend any school readyfest/orientation/open house your
school has. This will give you and your
child the opportunity to introduce yourself and check-in teachers/classroom
prior to first day of school.
Start at least a week prior to first day of school getting
back on the school schedule. Some
children need help transitioning back into the school routine even if it is not
a new school. As many steps you can take
to prepare your child back into school routine the more successful their
experience will be. An example a family
shared with us is a week prior to the first day of school they took their child
each morning to the school and practiced what steps to take from the front door
of the school to entering their classroom. The steps you take to prepare for
first day of school will look different for each child.
Check to see if your school has or is served by a Family Resource and Youth Services
Centers (FRYSC) they are a wonderful resource in Kentucky that offers a lot
of assistance to families. Also make
sure your child is up-to-date on immunizations/screenings by checking Kentucky
Department of Education’s (KDE) Basic
School Health Requirements 2012. Request
a Free and Reduced lunch application from your school if you think your child
may qualify.
We hope you have a wonderful start to an exciting new
school year.
Some helpful IEP Resources:
