Owen and school

Owen's had an aide at school since he started (3 hour preschool every day). They've just been extending it for 1-3 weeks at a time "to observe him in order to make a permanent decision". Basically seeing if he really needs an aide. Today was the last day of his 3 week extension. I talked to the principal a couple days ago who said she wasn't sure if the aide was going to be extended, but she was hoping it would. Today I got there I ran into her and asked. She said yes, they got it extended. I asked for how many weeks this time and her response.... "All year, I believe"!!!!! YAY!!!! I am so stinking pleased that they did this! Such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders! Now I'm hoping they find someone who stays all year. He's had an aide for 2-3 days at a time and then they just stop showing up (I swear my kid isn't that bad ). The aide he's had for most of this week has been wonderful. I told the principal I put in a vote for her to be a permanent one

The downside to that is that they think he needs an aide I know, double edged sword and all. It will be interesting to see what the eval results are....