Friday we had an IEP meeting for Courtney. It wasn’t her annual meeting. This was a meeting mutually called by both her school team and Joe and me. We all decided it was time to meet as a team to discuss what we can do to help turn things around.

Unfortunately there isn’t an overnight fix to the phase we are in right now. I’m not expecting one.

I also wasn’t expecting the emotions I felt when sitting at the table and seeing all who support Courtney gather together. Since we have seen an increase in behaviors across all settings I also made sure as much of her home team was involved in this discussion too. This included her BCBA, her private speech therapist, Savannah and our advocate. 12 people in one room (this does not include all the private therapists and para professionals that support her). 12 people who had one goal. Helping Courtney make progress in the safest way possible. I was so moved.

Joe and I did not want her to change schools going into this year in fear of exactly what is happening. We have had many moments lately where we have felt angry as hell that the district put her in this spot. But this meeting told us something. Her new team loves her and will do everything in their power to make sure things turn around.

I wish there was an overnight fix. BUT…there is a plan. In the meantime we are comforted knowing she has quite the team helping to support her along the way.