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dhermesc · 07-15-2003, 07:49 AM

"But...do we kick those students out of public schools? Do we send them back to institutions where they used to disappear for life when they were first diagnosed as having learning disorders or some other handicap?"

I am actually raising a child with "special needs". Albeit at this time they are mainly medical but we have been warned that if his condition doesn't reverse, or is at least held in check the boy is in for a very long road. Because of this I changed jobs and my wife is now staying home with both kids (no day care would watch him). We have made huge changes in our lives (I sold my little farm due to the reduced income). I do want the best education that I can provide but I am not asking the public sector to pay for it. I also know that to rely on the state to provide "special education" will only result in disappointment and most likely limit any possibility he has at a normal life.

Going back to what I posted earlier, how fair is it that a child that isn't even aware of his surroundings has constant one on one attention while the future Einstein of our time is taught at levels he achieved as a 4 year old?

Oxford · 07-15-2003, 10:51 AM

Dhermesc: You nailed it right on the head with your description of the problem. I don't see how anyone not having the responsibility for a special needs child could really fully understand the dificulty of the problem. Your involvment definitely qualifies you to be our consultant on this type of situation.

And your last statement about reducing educational challenges for accelerated students in order to take care of special needs students, because of limited funding, should be a wake up call for people wondering so many school districts are having difficulty reaching acceptable educational standards. The funds only go so far. Who/what gets supported?

I don't have the answer. It is my opinion that more parents need to be involved in open dialogue meetings to discuss what the philosophy, mission and goals of their school district should be. The board of education should listen carefully to their recommendations and work toward achieving progress in that direction. And...the administrators and teachers should implement those programs that fit into the board's philosophy/mission and goals.

Dhermesc, you and your wife are to be congratulated on your dedication and personal sacrifices to helping your child reach his/her potential. For what it's worth, I certainly commend you for what you're doing. I wish you the best of everything for your efforts.

Ox:nod:

dhermesc · 07-15-2003, 11:03 AM

OX:

Thanks

07-15-2003, 07:49 AM	#41
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	"But...do we kick those students out of public schools? Do we send them back to institutions where they used to disappear for life when they were first diagnosed as having learning disorders or some other handicap?" I am actually raising a child with "special needs". Albeit at this time they are mainly medical but we have been warned that if his condition doesn't reverse, or is at least held in check the boy is in for a very long road. Because of this I changed jobs and my wife is now staying home with both kids (no day care would watch him). We have made huge changes in our lives (I sold my little farm due to the reduced income). I do want the best education that I can provide but I am not asking the public sector to pay for it. I also know that to rely on the state to provide "special education" will only result in disappointment and most likely limit any possibility he has at a normal life. Going back to what I posted earlier, how fair is it that a child that isn't even aware of his surroundings has constant one on one attention while the future Einstein of our time is taught at levels he achieved as a 4 year old? __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.

07-15-2003, 10:51 AM	#42
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	Dhermesc: You nailed it right on the head with your description of the problem. I don't see how anyone not having the responsibility for a special needs child could really fully understand the dificulty of the problem. Your involvment definitely qualifies you to be our consultant on this type of situation. And your last statement about reducing educational challenges for accelerated students in order to take care of special needs students, because of limited funding, should be a wake up call for people wondering so many school districts are having difficulty reaching acceptable educational standards. The funds only go so far. Who/what gets supported? I don't have the answer. It is my opinion that more parents need to be involved in open dialogue meetings to discuss what the philosophy, mission and goals of their school district should be. The board of education should listen carefully to their recommendations and work toward achieving progress in that direction. And...the administrators and teachers should implement those programs that fit into the board's philosophy/mission and goals. Dhermesc, you and your wife are to be congratulated on your dedication and personal sacrifices to helping your child reach his/her potential. For what it's worth, I certainly commend you for what you're doing. I wish you the best of everything for your efforts. Ox:nod: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

07-15-2003, 11:03 AM	#43
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	OX: Thanks __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.