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The text focuses on a mother’s detailed reflections and observations related to her daughter’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) assessment and classroom behavior. It presents various standardized test scores, behavioral notes, and professional observations indicating the daughter’s cognitive a...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:South Carolina Review Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 133 - 134
Main Author: KELSEY, CANDICE M.
Format: Poem
Published: Clemson University Press Spring2026
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Summary:The text focuses on a mother’s detailed reflections and observations related to her daughter’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) assessment and classroom behavior. It presents various standardized test scores, behavioral notes, and professional observations indicating the daughter’s cognitive abilities are in the average range, with some attention and processing challenges resembling ADHD-like behaviors. The narrative highlights the contrast between the daughter’s outward social leadership and internal struggles, as well as the emotional impact on the mother. The document includes references to specific educational assessments and legal codes but centers on the lived experience of navigating her child’s educational and developmental profile.