The decision is made regarding LM's schooling next year.
We had a meeting this past Friday w/ the school psychologist, teacher, speech pathologist, preschool teacher, and evaluator. I'll be honest and say that even going into this meeting I was not sold on the PIP concept (Preschool Intervention Program). The deciding point for me was the teacher. She sold me lock, stock and barrel. One of the issues I was having with enrolling (or allowing, if you will) LM to be in this class was the lack of possible social interaction and "normal" children. The progress LM has made over the past year has been tremendous. The thought of regression scared me.... a lot! Obviously, he has a speech issue but would we cause "harm" in taking him out of his current preschool and moving him to a special program. This class actually is approved to have 4 or 5 children that have not been allowed into the 4-K class because they are overqualified. That sold me! One of the biggest issues (questions causing me to not pull the trigger) had an answer.
TH and I looked at each other as we were wrapping the meeting up and just held each others' gazes. Decision made. LM was going to be in Ms B's class.
I was thinking I would be really sad about him not attending his current preschool next year. But know what? I'm not. In my head and in my heart, I truly feel like the best decision is being made for LM. And at the end of the day, what I do or do not want doesn't really matter. This is completely and totally about a sweet, loving, smart, playful, light of our life 3 yr old.
8 years ago
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Am sooo happy for you and LM!
I know it's a hard decision to make and am glad you were able to get the information needed.
Thinking of you both as always as this is a matter close to our heart too.
SC
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