Lee's Summit R-7 School District

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Voice of Autism - Please do not turn my head!  Please, please, please do not let teachers, professionals, or any other well intended adults, prompt eye contact by physically turning the child's head and stating "look at me!" It is bad enough if you are verbally "prompting" the child to look at us, but physically turning the head is a physical assault on their security. They will have difficulty b uilding "trust" in referencing you if you "force" eye contact. Nothing increases fear and anxiety more then someone grabbing your chin and turning your head to face them. It is intimidating, and threatening. If you want children to feel "safe, accepted, and competent" in your presence, do not "pressure" eye contact or any other interaction. Share, relate, and invite, and you will eventually gain "trust" and reciprocity! "Work with me, trust and respect me, and I will reciprocate! Force yourself on me, and you will l...

- 10 THINGS SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS DON'T NEED TO HEAR DURING AN IEP MEETING  1)."Your child is too smart to have an IEP"  Intelligence has no bearing on disability or need. Even individuals with genius level IQs can have a disability that affects their ability to access the curriculum. 2). “This is what we do for every student.” ;( You’re probably thinking you have seen students lik e this, with this same diagnosis, and this is what works. While your heart may be in the right place in wanting to find something that works, your words have it all wrong. Remember, state and federal laws require the IEP be “individualized.” When you say to parents “We do it for every student,” you revert back to a cookie cutter IEP. Quite simply, the school system’s mandate is to consider the student’s individual and unique abilities in drafting an IEP and failure to do so may result in the denial of a free, appropriate public education. Instead, say what you really mean — “We have tried this ...

Dear Sherri: Thank you for writing. My Administration is working to ensure America’s young people have educational opportunities worthy of their potential, and I appreciate hearing from you. There is no stronger foundation for success t han a great education. We must provide our children with the world-class education they need to succeed and our Nation needs to compete in the global economy. Our classrooms should be places of high expectations and success, where all students receive an education that prepares them for higher learning and high-demand careers in our fast-changing economy. Equipping young Americans with the tools for success must start at the earliest possible age. Today, fewer than 3 in 10 4-year-olds are enrolled in a high-quality preschool program—and for many children, this lack of access to preschool can leave a shadow that lasts a lifetime. That is why I have proposed working with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America. Every ...

Normandy Reaccreditation Plan Focuses On Education And Socio-Economic Concerns | St. Louis Public Radio I believe that this is the only reason that Lee's Summit does better than Kansas City. Normandy Reaccreditation Plan Focuses On Education And Socio-Economic Concerns Share Tweet E-mail 2 Comments Print By   TIM LLOYD  AND  CAMILLE PHILLIPS With less than three months on the job, Normandy School District Superintendent Tyrone McNichols has a clear plan to regain accreditation from the state and a strong message about the help he needs to make that plan successful. The main academic components of McNichol’s plan involve a new literacy program in partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a new focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). As part of the focus on STEM, a new science program is being implemented through a partnership with Washington University. Listen 50:20 A discussion about the Normandy School District and effort...

Jeff Grisamore Not: New Day, Same Flip Flopping If you follow my blog you won't be surprised to learn that Grisamore has once again flipped flopped.  He said that he might vote against the veto override to protect Missouri's most vulnerable citizens.  He was absent on the day that they voted on the original bill.  He voted in favor of the veto override. It brings back memories of him voting present on an important bill for abused women.  He also emailed legislators and said that he would resign if his bill didn't pass.  He didn't resign.  Do we see a pattern here.

Grisamore Leaning Against Override | Missouri ScoutMissouri Scout Read the whole article.  You will see how he flip flops and how he uses those with disabilities to further his own career.