I just learned that for almost 4 years, I have signed ARDs by our school district putting my son in Code 44.
Section 7, Instructional Arrangement.
Code 44. >60% in Self-Contained.
John has changed tons in 4 years. His Code 44 hasn’t.
John isn’t motivated by seclusion. He is increasingly motivated by his peers. The Joy of Children. 
Neuro-typical peers whom he can model and maybe even show off for.
So, if you have an ARD and IEP, you have a Code.
Is your child motivated by inclusion? Or seclusion?
My son is highly motivated TO LEARN because of other kids. He really could care less about another adult bossing him around.
He’s had 24/7 therapy for almost 8 years. He’s done with adults.
Here is the link to the new law.
Here is the YouTube Channel for OSERS (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services)
(and 1 link takes you to another link)
Don’t kick yourself, like I have been doing—-parenting of learning differences is exhausting.
Instead, be knowledgeable of what your school district is doing and why.
Kids change.
So must Codes.
Peace be with us,
Gayle
