IEP meeting went horrible

[ashley_lynden]

My son was diagnosed T1D October 16th. He hasn't been to school since. He going to preschool and has an IEP alreasy in place. Yesterday was his meeting to add on the diabetes. It didn't go well. Apparantly, we share our school nurse (his preschool class is in the elementary school) with several other schools in the area. At the same time my son needs his shot, she is across town giving one to another child. So now, they want to move him to the morning class. That isn't going to work for numerous reasons. So they are going to have to talk to the superintendent to find out what to do next. I have no idea when my son will be able to go back to school. In the meantime, he hasn't gotten his therapy is 4 weeks (it was fall break when he was diagnoses) and I have no idea when he will be going back to school. Can someone help me? I've e-mailed an advocate from our states education rights website, but I do not know when I will hear from here. any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[CrystalK]

Hi Ashley-Lynn -

I'm so sorry to hear about the problems you're having with your son's school. :( But I suggest posting this issue on the Parents of Children With Type 1 board/forum - you will get a lot of fantastic advice there. Basically, if your son is going to a public school, what they are trying to do is illegal and you have tools at your disposal to "fight" back. But you will get a lot more information on that board!!

Good luck!!

[Brideyful]

If it is in the IEP that they are supposed to be providing therapy for your child...they have to do that leally speaking...even if you have to bring your child to the school daily. What the school is doing is illegal on sooooooo many levels.

[BrendaK]

If he is in a public preschool, he is entitled to a Section 504 plan that is separate from an IEP -- they are required by law to administer insulin, and they cannot change his schedule in order to meet their needs. They also cannot favor one diabetic over another!

Do a search on 504 plans both on the forums and on the home CWD page, you will find a lot of info about them.