tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276278074444283076.post7102687461276899206..comments2023-09-11T08:09:03.021-07:00Comments on Parsons' Posts: Special Education Saturday - Starting at a New SchoolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032519794293863811noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276278074444283076.post-2144519067731782002013-08-10T07:21:16.131-07:002013-08-10T07:21:16.131-07:00I would add, starting as soon as possible, talk ab...I would add, starting as soon as possible, talk about the positive reasons for the change- such as better job, fewer bully problems, better classes or extras such as music, a fresh start, or better IEP help. I have moved schools for all these reasons as I navigated helping my kids succeed. <br />And also, I discovered that I have to back up your "night before" suggestion several days to a week, as the process of making choices- while important to them- leads to the worst meltdowns. So we start early and relaxed, with me bringing a few folders and supplies home that I think they'll like, and they choose from those and I return the rest. I tried bringing them shoe-shopping this year, and that deserves a whole post- so I do that the same as folders for that now too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com