Little House of Walkers

I.E.P. was once something I just looked at as the next step Megan had to go through. Now, it's become a concern/bother for me. There's nothing more frustrating than having people (who do NOT know Megan) test your child for an hour and judging what she needs based on testing done during that hour. It's very intimidating to me to have 5 or 6 strangers sitting around a table telling ME what is best for my child or what THEY think is best. Mind you, I have a say in this. The first meeting we went to I didn't know what to expect, obviously. Brandon and I basically nodded and smiled. We went ahead with their recommendations, which were agreed upon by us. Again, nod and smile. After all, WE know what is best for our child and where she needs to be. Megan has done absolutely wonderful in her current setting. She has been there since she was 2 months old. Why mess with a good thing? Is it a pride thing or a money thing? I don't get it. How would they feel if this was their child? All I want is what is best for Megan and aside from politics, why can't I say where my child (whom I know VERY well) needs to be and that be considered or acted upon? I'm a fairly reasonable person and all the professionals related to Megan's care agree with us. I have nothing against Megan's school district. We will still be here and going to school here when she's in kindergarten. I mean, seriously, she's 3 years old, she's not ready for mainstreaming yet!!!! I'm sure there are some people out there who think I'm overreacting or "it's not that big of a deal", but it's my child and she is very important to me, thus her placement and treatment is also. Yeah, so anyway...there's my rant and rave.