09-21-2013, 08:49 PM
Andrew attends a special school in a class with 5 other boys who also have behavioral issues. It is a very difficult environment in which to learn, and unfortunately, it adds to his dislike of school.
He has what is called a behavioral intervention plan, which awards up to 25 points per day depending on his behavior. Last year, it was cause for major celebration on the few occasions that he managed to hit a score in the 20s. Of course, when that happened, we made sure to heap all kinds of praise and encouragement on him!
When he went back to school in the fall, I had little expectation that there would be any improvement. How wrong that feeling turned out to be! Until he pulled down a still-respectable 19 yesterday, he had rattled off 20+ in every one of his first 9 days of school, including 3 perfect scores!
You can believe that I have made a big deal out of each and every good day at school, and am hoping the constant praise and encouragement will help him to continue this as long as possible. I'm not the only one. I have visited his school twice so far this year, and everyone - his teacher, his aide, the nurse, the principal - kept raving to me about what a great start he has had this year, and they make sure to tell him that as well.
I don't know how long he can keep this up, but I am enjoying the ride so much. Way to go Andrew! Here's a big trophy right in the middle of the mantle for you!
He has what is called a behavioral intervention plan, which awards up to 25 points per day depending on his behavior. Last year, it was cause for major celebration on the few occasions that he managed to hit a score in the 20s. Of course, when that happened, we made sure to heap all kinds of praise and encouragement on him!
When he went back to school in the fall, I had little expectation that there would be any improvement. How wrong that feeling turned out to be! Until he pulled down a still-respectable 19 yesterday, he had rattled off 20+ in every one of his first 9 days of school, including 3 perfect scores!
You can believe that I have made a big deal out of each and every good day at school, and am hoping the constant praise and encouragement will help him to continue this as long as possible. I'm not the only one. I have visited his school twice so far this year, and everyone - his teacher, his aide, the nurse, the principal - kept raving to me about what a great start he has had this year, and they make sure to tell him that as well.
I don't know how long he can keep this up, but I am enjoying the ride so much. Way to go Andrew! Here's a big trophy right in the middle of the mantle for you!
MICHAEL
Dad of 3 boys - Michael (19), Andrew (15), Daniel (13) and mentor to 1 boy - Jonathan (13)
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Dad of 3 boys - Michael (19), Andrew (15), Daniel (13) and mentor to 1 boy - Jonathan (13)
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