tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post2442428056525927286..comments2023-05-31T04:39:24.231-07:00Comments on Intentional Family: 31 for 21: Braska’s 2011-2012 IEP, part 1RKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-4726230489836927772011-10-10T19:29:11.478-07:002011-10-10T19:29:11.478-07:00krlr--I hear ya...I personally view it as *appreci...krlr--I hear ya...I personally view it as *appreciating* them rather than *ingratiating* myself to them. <br><br>To elaborate a tad more...It is more of a "breaking bread" idea, I think, like you said. Being on the same team, sharing together for a common goal. I have NO trouble being firm about what I think is best, if need be. I don't feel that I lose any of the credibility or professionalism, so to speak, by coming in all smiles and hands full of goodies. I will get a good IEP either way...no doubt about it. I won't accept less, but I can do it with a big thank you on the table. :o)<br><br>Anything that helps the people who are most involved in my daughter's education to feel comfortable and appreciated is valuable to me.RKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-4669592592307977882011-10-10T10:25:54.880-07:002011-10-10T10:25:54.880-07:00Further thought - not that bringing food is UNprof...Further thought - not that bringing food is UNprofessional, but I'll admit that there was a little part of me that didn't want to have bribe them or ingratiate myself, just to get a "good" IEP. But I also totally buy into the 'breaking bread' theory - happy mtngs at work require treats. I'll be interested to see what Cate has to say.krlrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392064691347464660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-87240158217698901602011-10-09T20:38:25.133-07:002011-10-09T20:38:25.133-07:00We've only had one formal IEP so far (excludin...We've only had one formal IEP so far (excluding the EIs & the slew of 'lead up' mtngs) and I thought about the food thing but... I didn't. Partially because the timing was bad & my culinary skills are shady. I might later when I know everyone a little better & I feel closer to them but the first time I just wanted it to be professional (maybe I was trying not to be emotional about it either). Food for thought! (badda-bum)krlrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392064691347464660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-41443753714861249202011-10-07T20:36:07.847-07:002011-10-07T20:36:07.847-07:00Grandma C: She might have just one or two. Or thre...Grandma C: She might have just one or two. Or three. But they're all the good kind, I'm sure.RKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-24457045374254195962011-10-07T13:27:49.187-07:002011-10-07T13:27:49.187-07:00Yes I am Braska's Grandma, but give me a break...Yes I am Braska's Grandma, but give me a break. <br><br> "Decreased receptive language skills affect her ability to follow directions with 2 or more components."<br><br>I also have have trouble following directions with 2 or more components. Maybe she just has my genes.Grandma Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-38316068189275211272011-10-07T12:25:36.435-07:002011-10-07T12:25:36.435-07:00Cate: That's ok. I can deal with the fact you ...Cate: That's ok. I can deal with the fact you might disagree. <br><br>For me, I can only speak to the experiences I've had, and the difference it has made in how respected and appreciated my team feels. That's important to me, so I do what I can to keep that alive.<br><br>I'm no professional, to be sure. Just a parent sharing what's worked for us and others we know of. I'll look forward to reading your perspective on it, as always!RKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5039259874525185430.post-9330163369917775052011-10-07T12:18:50.867-07:002011-10-07T12:18:50.867-07:00I'm going to agree to disagree with you on thi...I'm going to agree to disagree with you on this one. The whole "you must bring food to the IEP" thing really rubs me the wrong way. <br><br>I'll write my own post on it later. but for now...I'd tell the other parents that it's an option.Catehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16248485766805270628noreply@blogger.com