The number of children being home schooled in Indiana and around the U.S. continues to increase. This is due to a variety of factors including the access that many familes have to homeschooling groups, the internet, educational software programs, and easier access to educational materials. For more information on the requirements of home schooling, please visit the Indiana Department of Education's website
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/sservices/homeschool.html.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
SUBMITTED QUESTION OF THE WEEK
If the ISTEP testing is only an indicator on whether a school is making adequate yearly progress and that they do not affect your child’ grade, then why is it a pass or fail testing and why are students not allowed to graduate High School with out passing it?
Passing the "regular" ISTEP is not a requirement for high school graduation. The test that high school students take in order to graduate is called the GQE - Graduation Qualifying Exam. This can be very confusing for parents because the GQE is often given as part of a test called ISTEP+ GQE Test which contains both ISTEP testing and GQE testing. Parents then assume that if their child does not pass the regular ISTEP during school, whether they are a 5th grader or 9th grader that they may not be able to graduate. The GQE begins in high schools with students taking it as sophmores and take it each year until they pass it. Once a student passes a specific part of the test, they do not have to retake that section.
Many parents confuse the ISTEP and the GQE because they are often given at close to the same time and some districts send the results for both exams at close to the same time, along with the name of the test which is sometimes referred to as only the GQE and other times referred to as ISTEP+ GQE. The GQE is normally taken the second to third week of Septmeber at the same time as ISTEP. However, there is good news if your child is in high school but having trouble passing the test. While the GQE is required in Indiana for obtaining a high school diploma there are exceptions. If your child is now a senior and has not passed the GQE either their sophmore or junior year you have some options. Simply because your child has not passed the GQE does not mean that they cannot graduate. It is important to be in close contact with your school's guidance counselor and principal regarding these issues as well.
The GQE requirement for Graduation can be met in four ways (only 1 requires passing of the exam):
1. Pass the GQE.
2. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Core 40 waiver:
A. Complete a Core 40 diploma.
B. Have a grade of "C" or higher in all required and directed elective courses.
C. Have the recommendation of the principal.
3. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Evidence-based waiver:
A. Take the GQE at least one time your sophomore, junior, and senior years.
B. Complete any extra help sessions offered each year by your school to prepare for the GQE retests.
C. Maintain a school attendance rate of 95 percent or better over the course of your high school experience (excused absences are not counted against your attendance rate).
D. Have a "C" average, over the course of your high school career, in the courses required for graduation.
E. Satisfy any other state and local graduation requirements.
F. Get a written recommendation from the teacher(s) in the subject area(s) not passed, as well as one from the school principal, and show proof that the academic standards have been met, whether through other tests or classroom work.
4. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Work-readiness waiver:
A. Take the GQE at least one time your sophomore, junior, and senior years.
B. Complete any extra help sessions offered each year by your school to prepare for the GQE retests.
C. Maintain a school attendance rate of 95 percent or better over the course of your high school experience (excused absences are not counted against your attendance rate).
D. Have a "C" average in the courses required for graduation.
E. Satisfy any other state and local graduation requirements.
F. Complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma, including the career academic sequence; a workforce readiness assessment; and, at least one career exploration internship, cooperative education, or a workforce credential recommended by your school.
For more information on the GQE and the requirments for graduation - visit the following sites:
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/gqe/welcome.html
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/pdf/ItemSamplers/41360_WEB_GQE_Sampler_01IN.pdf
Changes coming to the GQE for Freshman this Fall:
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/docs/080807pr-GQEchangesFAQ.pdf
Passing the "regular" ISTEP is not a requirement for high school graduation. The test that high school students take in order to graduate is called the GQE - Graduation Qualifying Exam. This can be very confusing for parents because the GQE is often given as part of a test called ISTEP+ GQE Test which contains both ISTEP testing and GQE testing. Parents then assume that if their child does not pass the regular ISTEP during school, whether they are a 5th grader or 9th grader that they may not be able to graduate. The GQE begins in high schools with students taking it as sophmores and take it each year until they pass it. Once a student passes a specific part of the test, they do not have to retake that section.
Many parents confuse the ISTEP and the GQE because they are often given at close to the same time and some districts send the results for both exams at close to the same time, along with the name of the test which is sometimes referred to as only the GQE and other times referred to as ISTEP+ GQE. The GQE is normally taken the second to third week of Septmeber at the same time as ISTEP. However, there is good news if your child is in high school but having trouble passing the test. While the GQE is required in Indiana for obtaining a high school diploma there are exceptions. If your child is now a senior and has not passed the GQE either their sophmore or junior year you have some options. Simply because your child has not passed the GQE does not mean that they cannot graduate. It is important to be in close contact with your school's guidance counselor and principal regarding these issues as well.
The GQE requirement for Graduation can be met in four ways (only 1 requires passing of the exam):
1. Pass the GQE.
2. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Core 40 waiver:
A. Complete a Core 40 diploma.
B. Have a grade of "C" or higher in all required and directed elective courses.
C. Have the recommendation of the principal.
3. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Evidence-based waiver:
A. Take the GQE at least one time your sophomore, junior, and senior years.
B. Complete any extra help sessions offered each year by your school to prepare for the GQE retests.
C. Maintain a school attendance rate of 95 percent or better over the course of your high school experience (excused absences are not counted against your attendance rate).
D. Have a "C" average, over the course of your high school career, in the courses required for graduation.
E. Satisfy any other state and local graduation requirements.
F. Get a written recommendation from the teacher(s) in the subject area(s) not passed, as well as one from the school principal, and show proof that the academic standards have been met, whether through other tests or classroom work.
4. Fulfill the requirements of the GQE Work-readiness waiver:
A. Take the GQE at least one time your sophomore, junior, and senior years.
B. Complete any extra help sessions offered each year by your school to prepare for the GQE retests.
C. Maintain a school attendance rate of 95 percent or better over the course of your high school experience (excused absences are not counted against your attendance rate).
D. Have a "C" average in the courses required for graduation.
E. Satisfy any other state and local graduation requirements.
F. Complete the course and credit requirements for a general diploma, including the career academic sequence; a workforce readiness assessment; and, at least one career exploration internship, cooperative education, or a workforce credential recommended by your school.
For more information on the GQE and the requirments for graduation - visit the following sites:
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/gqe/welcome.html
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/pdf/ItemSamplers/41360_WEB_GQE_Sampler_01IN.pdf
Changes coming to the GQE for Freshman this Fall:
http://www.doe.in.gov/istep/docs/080807pr-GQEchangesFAQ.pdf
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Homework Help!
Well, are you doing homework yet? That’s for you parents, not just the kids. Many of us end of doing our kids homework or end up trying to help them on homework that we have long forgotten – like Calculus! A few studies show us that parents actually dread homework more than kids. There are lots of reasons for this - parents are not sure how to work with their children on the homework, how to re-teach missed items of information that the child may have gotten in school, how to keep track of the child’s homework properly, and when their children get to high school - how to work with them in areas that long forgotten like Chemistry, Algebra II, or even I. What can end up happening is that parents who are frustrated with younger kids end up doing the homework more than they should and at the other end of the spectrum not helping them at all.
Working with Elementary and Middle School Students:
Be available to children while they are working.
Let child complete the work first, then check or help in areas of problems.
In areas of need, spend extra time with child.
Do not become frustrated or do the Childs homework.
In problem situations arise, speak with your child’s teacher.
Working with High School Students:
Review assignments and check for completeness.
Help your child form study groups for difficult classes.
In very difficult subjects, when your child is having problems seek tutoring.
Keep in touch with the instructor.
What you really need to avoid:
1. Becoming frustrated with your child
2. Setting too little time for home work
3. Refusing to help or check.
HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH HOMEWORK
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/homework/index.html
http://www.nea.org/parents/homework.html
Working with Elementary and Middle School Students:
Be available to children while they are working.
Let child complete the work first, then check or help in areas of problems.
In areas of need, spend extra time with child.
Do not become frustrated or do the Childs homework.
In problem situations arise, speak with your child’s teacher.
Working with High School Students:
Review assignments and check for completeness.
Help your child form study groups for difficult classes.
In very difficult subjects, when your child is having problems seek tutoring.
Keep in touch with the instructor.
What you really need to avoid:
1. Becoming frustrated with your child
2. Setting too little time for home work
3. Refusing to help or check.
HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH HOMEWORK
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/homework/index.html
http://www.nea.org/parents/homework.html
The Five Things You Must Do Before School Starts!
On July 21, 2008 we discussed the five things that parents should do before their child starts a new school in Fall. Many kids will be starting a new schools, whether going from Middle School to High School, moving over the summer, or switch schools. One of the most important things parents should be doing right now is making sure all the appropriate forms are filled out and given back to the school. Every year in the first week of school parents get notice that their child does not have their PE physical form completed so they have to sit out from PE during the first week, or that a release for extra-curricular activities was not signed, or that the school will not provide their child with ADHD accommodations because they did not have the meeting and the school doesn’t have a copy of the doctors. Depending on your child’s needs, not all of these forms will be in registration pack. A good thing to do is to contact the guidance counselors office if your child has any special needs, accommodations, or health concerns. If you child has either a Section 504 plan, which is used for many kids with ADD, asthma, or any other challenge that requires some sort of school accommodations, or your child has an IEP since they are in special education, you absolutely must meet with the school staff before schools begins. The best thing if you are not sure who to contact is to call the guidance counselors office and to start there.
Another one of the best things parents can do is get all the information possible about the new school and discuss it with their child. On the school website, there are often lists of the extracurricular activities, clubs, field trips, and other school functions. Many schools also have a “back to school” night, where students and/or parents can meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and walk around the school. If at all possible parents really do need to attend this night at a new school, so that early on they have a feel for where their child’s classroom will be, what teachers will be involved with their child, and the activities that may be available for that school. If kids are not invited to that night, a good thing to do is to ask the principal if you and your child can come for a brief tour of the school one to two weeks before school begins. Most schools are happy to accommodate these requests.
FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS THIS FALL:
1. Make sure the school has all your child’s information
a. Transcripts, accommodations and health needs
b. Make sure all releases and other required documents are signed
2. Two weeks before starting visit the school
c. Find out all you can about your child’s courses
d. Purchase cafeteria cards/vouchers
3. Go to all pre-school functions if possible
4. Focus on positives and listen to concerns of your child
5. Visit the School’s website with your child
The biggest concern of most kids when it comes to new schools is making new friends. The best way for a child to make new friends early on is to become involved in some type of extra curricular activity, whether it be the yearbook committee, a school club, or a sport. Many schools are now accommodating these clubs within school hours or on a special week day with the club going between 3:30 – 5:30 so that parents can pick up their child after work. It really pays to find out about these clubs ahead of time and high schools especially have lots of organizations. For elementary school students, teachers are often very helpful in this process, and often elementary school students are able to make friends quickly. The hardest group is middle school students, this is where you simply do what you can, often positive support and let them know that many kids are in the exact same boat.
Next week we are going to be talking about Organizing the Disorganized Child for Success in the Fall. For more information on today’s topic visit us at Fox59.com.
Websites to visit for more information:
Ten Tips from teachers for starting new school year
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1306
Adjusting to a New School
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1306
Tips for parents
http://www.nea.org/parents/startnewyeartips.html
Changing School Tips for Kids with Special Needs
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.change.schools.htm
Another one of the best things parents can do is get all the information possible about the new school and discuss it with their child. On the school website, there are often lists of the extracurricular activities, clubs, field trips, and other school functions. Many schools also have a “back to school” night, where students and/or parents can meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and walk around the school. If at all possible parents really do need to attend this night at a new school, so that early on they have a feel for where their child’s classroom will be, what teachers will be involved with their child, and the activities that may be available for that school. If kids are not invited to that night, a good thing to do is to ask the principal if you and your child can come for a brief tour of the school one to two weeks before school begins. Most schools are happy to accommodate these requests.
FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS THIS FALL:
1. Make sure the school has all your child’s information
a. Transcripts, accommodations and health needs
b. Make sure all releases and other required documents are signed
2. Two weeks before starting visit the school
c. Find out all you can about your child’s courses
d. Purchase cafeteria cards/vouchers
3. Go to all pre-school functions if possible
4. Focus on positives and listen to concerns of your child
5. Visit the School’s website with your child
The biggest concern of most kids when it comes to new schools is making new friends. The best way for a child to make new friends early on is to become involved in some type of extra curricular activity, whether it be the yearbook committee, a school club, or a sport. Many schools are now accommodating these clubs within school hours or on a special week day with the club going between 3:30 – 5:30 so that parents can pick up their child after work. It really pays to find out about these clubs ahead of time and high schools especially have lots of organizations. For elementary school students, teachers are often very helpful in this process, and often elementary school students are able to make friends quickly. The hardest group is middle school students, this is where you simply do what you can, often positive support and let them know that many kids are in the exact same boat.
Next week we are going to be talking about Organizing the Disorganized Child for Success in the Fall. For more information on today’s topic visit us at Fox59.com.
Websites to visit for more information:
Ten Tips from teachers for starting new school year
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1306
Adjusting to a New School
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1306
Tips for parents
http://www.nea.org/parents/startnewyeartips.html
Changing School Tips for Kids with Special Needs
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.change.schools.htm
Part 1: Tracking Your Childs Development
On Monday, July 7, 2008 we discussed development and milestones for kids two through six. Pediatricians tell us that this is the most dramatic development period, a time when your toddler can go from baby talk to a full conversation. There are many ways parents can help and spot problems early.
Between your child’s second year and third year the develop level will be phenomenal. One of the most essential things during this time is to be watching their physical coordination development and speech development. These really are the keys to make sure your child is developing normally. The best way to work with your three year old, is again hands on with puzzles, clay, and toys…...another thing we expect to see with three year olds is that they still like to play alone, so parents should recognize that is entirely normal.
Milestones for three year old include:
walks with an agile, almost adult style
climbs ladders; uses slide independently
rides a tricycle
assembles simple puzzles
manipulates clay; finger paints
speaks in complete sentences of three to five words
matches pictures to objects
begins to recognize own limits — asks for help
likes to play alone, but near other children
does not cooperate or share well
With four year olds, we are entering the years of adapting and copying adult behavior. The next area that parents really need to watch is working with their child on dressing themselves, writing their first name, learning the alphabet. In many kids who are home with parents, we find that parents are not sure when exactly they should actively be teaching the alphabet, numbers, etc. It is essential that parents start this when their child is at least four and better is earlier. You also need to encourage your child’s artwork – this develops their ability to hold pencils properly, develops the muscles in their hands and arms. Parents should purchase clay, simple puzzles, blocks, and lots of hands on and simple activities to develop their child’s imagination and love of play.
Milestones for 4-5 year olds includes:
help with household tasks
Speaking Clearly
identify colors
Able to understand others
dress independently and tie shoes
recall address and phone number
draw a body
print first name
Now on to the 6 year olds, this really is a very critical time because it is right before most kids in Indiana start first grade. Still not all students in Indiana attend kindergarten and so working with your child between their 5th and 6th year is essential. The best thing you can do with this child is simply sit down and read, go over letters, numbers, discuss ideas, ask them to tell you stories. Six year olds should also be able to zip things, button items, tie and lace shoelaces, and these really are things that come with practice. Parents should set aside time every day to work on these items.
Milestones for 6 Year Olds:
Child will be able to master buttons.
Child will show an interest in learning how to lace and tie his or her own shoes.
Child will be able to write the alphabet, though the letters may not be neat or precise.
Speech should be intelligible
Child will know the alphabet, be able to count 1-50 or above, write simple words.
Websites to Visit for More Information:
Developmental Milestones
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devmile.htm
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/index.html
Information on Head Start and other programs for children with developmental delays:
http://www.headstartinfo.org/recruitment/child_hs.htm
Catherine M. Michael
Chair of Education Law Practice Group
Hollingsworth Cassman & Zivitz, PC
9650 N. Augusta Drive, Suite 532
Carmel, Indiana 46032
317-824-9000 Telephone
317-824-0190 Facsimile
cmichael@hjzlaw.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, attorney work product or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the name recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail address or telephone number above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product or other applicable privilege. Thank you.
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From: Catherine Michael Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:16 AMTo: 'Foster, Bridget'Subject: Script Importance: High
Sending the web on within a minute…. J Happy 4th almost!!
Anchor: Last week we talked about development and milestones for little ones, this week we are looking at kids two through six. Pediatricians tell us that this is the most dramatic development period, a time when your toddler can go from baby talk to a full conversation. There are many ways parents can help and spot problems early. We have with us Catherine Michael, our education and legal analyst, who has been researching this topic for us. Good Morning!
Catherine: Between your child’s second year and third year the develop level will be phenomenal. One of the most essential things during this time is to be watching their physical coordination development and speech development. These really are the keys to make sure your child is developing normally. The best way to work with your three year old, is again hands on with puzzles, clay, and toys…...another thing we expect to see with three year olds is that they still like to play alone, so parents should recognize that is entirely normal.
FULL SCREEN ONE
Milestones: 3-Year-Olds
walks with an agile, almost adult style
climbs ladders; uses slide independently
rides a tricycle
assembles simple puzzles
manipulates clay; finger paints
speaks in complete sentences of three to five words
matches pictures to objects
begins to recognize own limits — asks for help
likes to play alone, but near other children
does not cooperate or share well
Anchor: What about 4-5 year olds?
Catherine: The next area that parents really need to watch is working with their child on dressing themselves, writing their first name, learning the alphabet. In many kids who are home with parents, we find that parents are not sure when exactly they should actively be teaching the alphabet, numbers, etc. It is essential that parents start this when their child is at least four and better is earlier. You also need to encourage your child’s artwork – this develops their ability to hold pencils properly, develops the muscles in their hands and arms. ……………
FULL SCREEN TWO
Milestones: 4-5 Year Olds
help with household tasks
Speaking Clearly
identify colors
Able to understand others
dress independently and tie shoes
recall address and phone number
draw a body
print first name
Catherine: Now on to the 6 year olds, this really is a very critical time because it is right before most kids in Indiana start first grade. Still not all students in Indiana attend kindergarten and so working with your child between their 5th and 6th year is essential………
FULL SCREEN THREE
Milestones: 6 Year Olds
Child will be able to master buttons.
Child will show an interest in learning how to lace and tie his or her own shoes.
Child will be able to write the alphabet, though the letters may not be neat or precise.
Speech should be intelligible
Child will know the alphabet, be able to count 1-50 or above, write simple words.
Between your child’s second year and third year the develop level will be phenomenal. One of the most essential things during this time is to be watching their physical coordination development and speech development. These really are the keys to make sure your child is developing normally. The best way to work with your three year old, is again hands on with puzzles, clay, and toys…...another thing we expect to see with three year olds is that they still like to play alone, so parents should recognize that is entirely normal.
Milestones for three year old include:
walks with an agile, almost adult style
climbs ladders; uses slide independently
rides a tricycle
assembles simple puzzles
manipulates clay; finger paints
speaks in complete sentences of three to five words
matches pictures to objects
begins to recognize own limits — asks for help
likes to play alone, but near other children
does not cooperate or share well
With four year olds, we are entering the years of adapting and copying adult behavior. The next area that parents really need to watch is working with their child on dressing themselves, writing their first name, learning the alphabet. In many kids who are home with parents, we find that parents are not sure when exactly they should actively be teaching the alphabet, numbers, etc. It is essential that parents start this when their child is at least four and better is earlier. You also need to encourage your child’s artwork – this develops their ability to hold pencils properly, develops the muscles in their hands and arms. Parents should purchase clay, simple puzzles, blocks, and lots of hands on and simple activities to develop their child’s imagination and love of play.
Milestones for 4-5 year olds includes:
help with household tasks
Speaking Clearly
identify colors
Able to understand others
dress independently and tie shoes
recall address and phone number
draw a body
print first name
Now on to the 6 year olds, this really is a very critical time because it is right before most kids in Indiana start first grade. Still not all students in Indiana attend kindergarten and so working with your child between their 5th and 6th year is essential. The best thing you can do with this child is simply sit down and read, go over letters, numbers, discuss ideas, ask them to tell you stories. Six year olds should also be able to zip things, button items, tie and lace shoelaces, and these really are things that come with practice. Parents should set aside time every day to work on these items.
Milestones for 6 Year Olds:
Child will be able to master buttons.
Child will show an interest in learning how to lace and tie his or her own shoes.
Child will be able to write the alphabet, though the letters may not be neat or precise.
Speech should be intelligible
Child will know the alphabet, be able to count 1-50 or above, write simple words.
Websites to Visit for More Information:
Developmental Milestones
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devmile.htm
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/abc/index.html
Information on Head Start and other programs for children with developmental delays:
http://www.headstartinfo.org/recruitment/child_hs.htm
Catherine M. Michael
Chair of Education Law Practice Group
Hollingsworth Cassman & Zivitz, PC
9650 N. Augusta Drive, Suite 532
Carmel, Indiana 46032
317-824-9000 Telephone
317-824-0190 Facsimile
cmichael@hjzlaw.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, attorney work product or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the name recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail address or telephone number above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product or other applicable privilege. Thank you.
CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with recently-enacted U.S. Treasury Department Regulations, we are now required to advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this communication, including any attachments, is not intended or written by us to be used, and cannot be used, by anyone for the purpose of avoiding federal tax penalties that may be imposed by the federal government or for promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein.
From: Catherine Michael Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:16 AMTo: 'Foster, Bridget'Subject: Script Importance: High
Sending the web on within a minute…. J Happy 4th almost!!
Anchor: Last week we talked about development and milestones for little ones, this week we are looking at kids two through six. Pediatricians tell us that this is the most dramatic development period, a time when your toddler can go from baby talk to a full conversation. There are many ways parents can help and spot problems early. We have with us Catherine Michael, our education and legal analyst, who has been researching this topic for us. Good Morning!
Catherine: Between your child’s second year and third year the develop level will be phenomenal. One of the most essential things during this time is to be watching their physical coordination development and speech development. These really are the keys to make sure your child is developing normally. The best way to work with your three year old, is again hands on with puzzles, clay, and toys…...another thing we expect to see with three year olds is that they still like to play alone, so parents should recognize that is entirely normal.
FULL SCREEN ONE
Milestones: 3-Year-Olds
walks with an agile, almost adult style
climbs ladders; uses slide independently
rides a tricycle
assembles simple puzzles
manipulates clay; finger paints
speaks in complete sentences of three to five words
matches pictures to objects
begins to recognize own limits — asks for help
likes to play alone, but near other children
does not cooperate or share well
Anchor: What about 4-5 year olds?
Catherine: The next area that parents really need to watch is working with their child on dressing themselves, writing their first name, learning the alphabet. In many kids who are home with parents, we find that parents are not sure when exactly they should actively be teaching the alphabet, numbers, etc. It is essential that parents start this when their child is at least four and better is earlier. You also need to encourage your child’s artwork – this develops their ability to hold pencils properly, develops the muscles in their hands and arms. ……………
FULL SCREEN TWO
Milestones: 4-5 Year Olds
help with household tasks
Speaking Clearly
identify colors
Able to understand others
dress independently and tie shoes
recall address and phone number
draw a body
print first name
Catherine: Now on to the 6 year olds, this really is a very critical time because it is right before most kids in Indiana start first grade. Still not all students in Indiana attend kindergarten and so working with your child between their 5th and 6th year is essential………
FULL SCREEN THREE
Milestones: 6 Year Olds
Child will be able to master buttons.
Child will show an interest in learning how to lace and tie his or her own shoes.
Child will be able to write the alphabet, though the letters may not be neat or precise.
Speech should be intelligible
Child will know the alphabet, be able to count 1-50 or above, write simple words.
Tracking Your Child's Development
On June 30, 2008, we discussed tracking your child’s developmental milestones. This week we focused on kids 2 and under. Watching for developmental milestones during this time can be an important step in spotting early giftedness and developmental delays. Many delays including those in speech and communication can be entirely overcome with proper early intervention and assistance. If parents notice behaviors in their children especially around age one that do not seem quite right, for instance, failure to make consistent eye contact, failure to try and repeat sounds, lack of babbling, not responding to their name or loud sounds they need to make sure that they speak to their pediatrician. One of the most important times is watching your child’s speech patterns and behaviors between one and two. Are they accumulating more words monthly? Are they imitating words? Do they have trouble when they try to run? To they respond to simple questions?
Babies – By the End of the 7th Month
Roll over both ways and Sit up
Transfer objects from one hand to the other
Support whole weight on legs when held upright by adult
Develop full-color vision and mature distance vision
Use voice to express joy and displeasure
Babble chains of consonants (ba-ba-ba-ba)
Struggle to get objects that are out of reach
Show an interest in mirror images
Babies - By First Birthday
Sit up and play without assistance
Crawl and Pull self up to stand
Walk holding onto furniture, and possibly a few steps without support
Say “dada” and “mama”
Use exclamations, such as “oh-oh!”
Try to imitate words
Respond to “no” and simple verbal requests
By Second Birthday
Walk alone and begin to run
Climb on and off furniture without help
Scribble with crayon
Say several single words (by 15 to 18 months)
Use simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)
Use two- to four-word sentences (“want snack”)
Begin to sort objects by shapes and colors
INFORMATION ON INFANT MILESTONES AND PARENTING
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/infants.htm
http://www.geniusbabies.com/developmental-milestones-for-baby.html
CHARTS ON DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly/
INDIANA FIRST STEPS CONTACT INFORMATION
https://www.infirststeps.com/matrix/contact/index.asp
Babies – By the End of the 7th Month
Roll over both ways and Sit up
Transfer objects from one hand to the other
Support whole weight on legs when held upright by adult
Develop full-color vision and mature distance vision
Use voice to express joy and displeasure
Babble chains of consonants (ba-ba-ba-ba)
Struggle to get objects that are out of reach
Show an interest in mirror images
Babies - By First Birthday
Sit up and play without assistance
Crawl and Pull self up to stand
Walk holding onto furniture, and possibly a few steps without support
Say “dada” and “mama”
Use exclamations, such as “oh-oh!”
Try to imitate words
Respond to “no” and simple verbal requests
By Second Birthday
Walk alone and begin to run
Climb on and off furniture without help
Scribble with crayon
Say several single words (by 15 to 18 months)
Use simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)
Use two- to four-word sentences (“want snack”)
Begin to sort objects by shapes and colors
INFORMATION ON INFANT MILESTONES AND PARENTING
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/infants.htm
http://www.geniusbabies.com/developmental-milestones-for-baby.html
CHARTS ON DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly/
INDIANA FIRST STEPS CONTACT INFORMATION
https://www.infirststeps.com/matrix/contact/index.asp
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