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fsgirl
LIF Infant
Member since 2/09 275 total posts
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Lucky
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NYC District 75
My DD is Autistic, diagnosed with PDD. She has been getting services since she is 2 and right now is in a school for children with special needs. She is in a classroom of 12:1:1. She got evaluated for kindergarten and was suggested she go into District 75. Now I know nothing about this. I spoke with a couple of my teacher friends, 1 of whom works with special needs children and they each told me that I should try a community school of 12:1:1 and if she doesn't do well then she can do D75 next year. So I had a meeting with the city and the woman who evaluated my DD for kindergarten and told her I disagree so after arguing with her for about 15 minutes I said please just tell me what my next steps are. She is going to send me the proper paperwork.
Does anyone know what happens next? Does anyone have any input on D75?
Thank you in advance and I apologize that it was so long.
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Posted 5/14/15 3:17 PM  |
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My2Girlz11
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 785 total posts
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Corrie
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Re: NYC District 75
I think it really depends on your child. You said she has been getting services since 2. What type of services? Has she been getting ABA? Does you child have learning readiness skills?The issue is that most community schools in NYC do not have experience teaching children with autism or children with similar needs. Teachers in most community schools are forced to teach children the regular common core curriculum and it may not be developmentally appropriate for some children who have autism. Meaning that before they can add, they need to recognize colors, shapes, and numbers.
Do you think a general education curriculum would be appropriate for your child? I ask this because their is such a large spectrum of cognitive abilities with children who have developmental disabilities. In my opinion, I would base your child's placement on her academic and behavioral needs. I have seen (heard) more district 75 schools being more prepared to teach students who are on the spectrum. They usually will have more knowledge on how to use positive reinforcement to help shape behavior (academically or behaviorally). Most places also realize students' needs for sensory outputs for children who have autism. You as a parent have a right to see any placements that your child will be in before they go. I would not agree to anything until you have seen where they want her to go. YOu can visit the sites and if you don't like it you can see another one. NOt all district 75 schools are alike.
The school I work in has a community DOE school and a district 75 school in it. It seems they mostly have students with autism in the district 75 school . ONe think that I really like is that when they feel the students are ready, they will try to mainstream them into the general education classrooms in the community school, while still getting all of their services (like a 1:1 or 2:1). It helps bridge these students from district 75 back into a community school, when they are academically and behaviorally ready.
Message edited 5/14/2015 3:58:09 PM.
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| Posted 5/14/15 3:49 PM |
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fsgirl
LIF Infant
Member since 2/09 275 total posts
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Lucky
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Re: NYC District 75
Posted by My2Girlz11
I think it really depends on your child. You said she has been getting services since 2. What type of services? Has she been getting ABA? Does you child have learning readiness skills?The issue is that most community schools in NYC do not have experience teaching children with autism or children with similar needs. Teachers in most community schools are forced to teach children the regular common core curriculum and it may not be developmentally appropriate for some children who have autism. Meaning that before they can add, they need to recognize colors, shapes, and numbers.
Do you think a general education curriculum would be appropriate for your child? I ask this because their is such a large spectrum of cognitive abilities with children who have developmental disabilities. In my opinion, I would base your child's placement on her academic and behavioral needs. I have seen (heard) more district 75 schools being more prepared to teach students who are on the spectrum. They usually will have more knowledge on how to use positive reinforcement to help shape behavior (academically or behaviorally). Most places also realize students' needs for sensory outputs for children who have autism. You as a parent have a right to see any placements that your child will be in before they go. I would not agree to anything until you have seen where they want her to go. YOu can visit the sites and if you don't like it you can see another one. NOt all district 75 schools are alike.
The school I work in has a community DOE school and a district 75 school in it. It seems they mostly have students with autism in the district 75 school . ONe think that I really like is that when they feel the students are ready, they will try to mainstream them into the general education classrooms in the community school, while still getting all of their services (like a 1:1 or 2:1). It helps bridge these students from district 75 back into a community school, when they are academically and behaviorally ready.
Thank you so much for your response. She knows the basics but has trouble writing, coloring in lines and cutting straight lines. But she knows, letters, uppercase and lowercase and their sounds. She knows shapes, colors and numbers. She knows how to count to 30. She got ABA but they said she no longer needs it. She gets speech, physical and occupational.
I would say she may struggle this year and I may have to put her into D75 but everyone was pretty much telling me to let her "fail" first ina community school. See what she can and cannot do and then move forward. I feel like she might do better watching the kids act appropriately. So if she has to repeat Kindergarten she will still only be 5 (her bday is Dec 16).
But thank you, you made me feel a little bit better about D75. It's weird, I never heard of it before so I was kind of caught off guard by it. Thank you
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| Posted 5/14/15 4:21 PM |
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dandj
Love of my life....
Member since 5/05 3687 total posts
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Denise
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NYC District 75
I am a school psychologist who works in a community school with a D75 program in it and I also do the evaluation for incoming kindergarten students.
The recommendations for D75 are usually made for children who need a lot more assistance than can be provided in a community school...whether it be behavioral, academic, or health reasons.
There are 2 sides to the situation...yes, try a community school first and she how she does because that is less restrictive and give her a chance or the opposite, let her build up her skills more in a D75 and then transition slowly into a community school.
It may help to visit a D75 program and get a better idea of what goes on and what type of classes they offer. I always suggest that to parents because I think seeing really helps.
I would consider registering her in her zoned school, because they will be providing the 12:1:1 class and then waiting for the D 75 placement to come (they should be coming in June...I think), and then making an appt to see the school and make a more informed decision for you DD.
Hope this helps...let me know if you have any questions.
Message edited 5/14/2015 6:53:52 PM.
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| Posted 5/14/15 6:51 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
Member since 1/07 9534 total posts
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The One My Mother Gave Me ;-)
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NYC District 75
As to the what happens next question - if you disagree about placement with the district you need to go to a hearing. Since you are in the city, I recommend calling Advocates for Children. They can help navigate through the CSE process etc.
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| Posted 5/16/15 11:06 AM |
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