Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

a question in my first post along with my intro.

I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

autism. You can see a picture of us here:

http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

(look for the small and cute one).

We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

looking for information regarding special needs

children (specifically autism) support groups.

Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

feedback regarding the local service providers.

Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

information that's relevant would also be

useful.

Thanks,

Ching Tai

[Guest guest]

Ching Tai,

First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much more

advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an Austin

chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There are a

few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to how

awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made significant cuts

in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles ahead.

I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS and get

on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the list.

Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early childhood

services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs. After the

age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when the

problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is what I

would strongly suggest?

in Lake just outside Austin

Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> a question in my first post along with my intro.

>

> I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> (look for the small and cute one).

>

> We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> looking for information regarding special needs

> children (specifically autism) support groups.

>

> Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> feedback regarding the local service providers.

> Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> information that's relevant would also be

> useful.

>

> Thanks,

> Ching Tai

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> Schafer Autism Report

> News and information on Autism

> To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ching Tai,

First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much more

advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an Austin

chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There are a

few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to how

awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made significant cuts

in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles ahead.

I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS and get

on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the list.

Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early childhood

services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs. After the

age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when the

problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is what I

would strongly suggest?

in Lake just outside Austin

Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> a question in my first post along with my intro.

>

> I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> (look for the small and cute one).

>

> We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> looking for information regarding special needs

> children (specifically autism) support groups.

>

> Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> feedback regarding the local service providers.

> Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> information that's relevant would also be

> useful.

>

> Thanks,

> Ching Tai

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> Schafer Autism Report

> News and information on Autism

> To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not. We need

to work together as a community to make our situation better and not tell

everyone to move.

First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are looking for

a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with an

autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to come back

to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's about it

(ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is terrible,

but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we have much

less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early because they

have no money.

There are some really good public schools here that are working to catch up.

I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools and do

not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening here: the

non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to move here.

There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

San has some really great medical programs and autism research-it's

just down the road.

http://www.tcart.org/

JM

Re: Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

Ching Tai,

First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much more

advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an Austin

chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There are a

few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to how

awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made significant cuts

in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles ahead.

I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS and get

on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the list.

Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early childhood

services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs. After the

age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when the

problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is what I

would strongly suggest?

in Lake just outside Austin

Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> a question in my first post along with my intro.

>

> I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> (look for the small and cute one).

>

> We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> looking for information regarding special needs

> children (specifically autism) support groups.

>

> Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> feedback regarding the local service providers.

> Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> information that's relevant would also be

> useful.

>

> Thanks,

> Ching Tai

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> Schafer Autism Report

> News and information on Autism

> To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not. We need

to work together as a community to make our situation better and not tell

everyone to move.

First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are looking for

a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with an

autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to come back

to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's about it

(ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is terrible,

but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we have much

less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early because they

have no money.

There are some really good public schools here that are working to catch up.

I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools and do

not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening here: the

non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to move here.

There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

San has some really great medical programs and autism research-it's

just down the road.

http://www.tcart.org/

JM

Re: Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

Ching Tai,

First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much more

advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an Austin

chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There are a

few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to how

awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made significant cuts

in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles ahead.

I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS and get

on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the list.

Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early childhood

services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs. After the

age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when the

problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is what I

would strongly suggest?

in Lake just outside Austin

Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> a question in my first post along with my intro.

>

> I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> (look for the small and cute one).

>

> We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> looking for information regarding special needs

> children (specifically autism) support groups.

>

> Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> feedback regarding the local service providers.

> Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> information that's relevant would also be

> useful.

>

> Thanks,

> Ching Tai

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Unlocking Autism

> www.UnlockingAutism.org

>

> Autism-Awareness-Action

> Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> child with AUTISM.

>

> Schafer Autism Report

> News and information on Autism

> To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ching Tai,

Really liked the picture!

I am a parent of two children with developmental disabilities...

Services are going to get very difficult to receive from the state -

HB2292 has just revamped our entire Health and Human Services Dept.!

I would strongly suggest finding a local parent support group to get

involed with. But be careful... my boys' are very intuitive and a

positive attitude is very important for their success and our success

as a family.

I think we are all going to have to work very hard to support each

other in some non-traditional ways... forming relationships with

other parents to form babysitting co-ops for some respite (one

example) and to educate ourselves about our state law, best practices

(communication skills) and build relationships with each other and

our state law makers.

Maybe a support group that has non-profit status could build a

coalition with other programs in the community to develop a program

and have someone with good grant writing skills write request for

proposals/grants for funds to provide some direct services for your

area? (very long term... I know)

We live in a rural part of the state south of Houston... not much

more than our local public schools to provide anything out here! I

have had to work proactively to develop support and relationships in

our community.... even with our public schools!

Not everything is perfect, but we have found a way to make it work

for our boys' and our family.

Welcome to Texas!

P.S. The Inclusion Works! confernce was held in Austin two years in a

row, parent stipends are provided for the registration fees and hotel

fees... contact The ARC of Texas for more information.

> O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

>

> Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not.

We need

> to work together as a community to make our situation better and

not tell

> everyone to move.

>

> First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are

looking for

> a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with

an

> autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to

come back

> to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's

about it

> (ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is

terrible,

> but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

>

> In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we

have much

> less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early

because they

> have no money.

>

> There are some really good public schools here that are working to

catch up.

> I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools

and do

> not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening

here: the

> non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

> http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to

move here.

> There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

>

> San has some really great medical programs and autism

research-it's

> just down the road.

> http://www.tcart.org/

>

>

> JM

>

>

>

>

>

> Re: Anybody familiar with Austin,

TX ?

>

> Ching Tai,

> First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much

more

> advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an

Austin

> chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There

are a

> few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to

how

> awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made

significant cuts

> in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles

ahead.

> I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS

and get

> on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the

list.

> Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early

childhood

> services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs.

After the

> age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when

the

> problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is

what I

> would strongly suggest?

> in Lake just outside Austin

> Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

>

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> > a question in my first post along with my intro.

> >

> > I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> > autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> > http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> > (look for the small and cute one).

> >

> > We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> > looking for information regarding special needs

> > children (specifically autism) support groups.

> >

> > Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> > feedback regarding the local service providers.

> > Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> > information that's relevant would also be

> > useful.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ching Tai

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Unlocking Autism

> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

> >

> > Autism-Awareness-Action

> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> > child with AUTISM.

> >

> > Schafer Autism Report

> > News and information on Autism

> > To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> > Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Ching Tai,

Really liked the picture!

I am a parent of two children with developmental disabilities...

Services are going to get very difficult to receive from the state -

HB2292 has just revamped our entire Health and Human Services Dept.!

I would strongly suggest finding a local parent support group to get

involed with. But be careful... my boys' are very intuitive and a

positive attitude is very important for their success and our success

as a family.

I think we are all going to have to work very hard to support each

other in some non-traditional ways... forming relationships with

other parents to form babysitting co-ops for some respite (one

example) and to educate ourselves about our state law, best practices

(communication skills) and build relationships with each other and

our state law makers.

Maybe a support group that has non-profit status could build a

coalition with other programs in the community to develop a program

and have someone with good grant writing skills write request for

proposals/grants for funds to provide some direct services for your

area? (very long term... I know)

We live in a rural part of the state south of Houston... not much

more than our local public schools to provide anything out here! I

have had to work proactively to develop support and relationships in

our community.... even with our public schools!

Not everything is perfect, but we have found a way to make it work

for our boys' and our family.

Welcome to Texas!

P.S. The Inclusion Works! confernce was held in Austin two years in a

row, parent stipends are provided for the registration fees and hotel

fees... contact The ARC of Texas for more information.

> O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

>

> Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not.

We need

> to work together as a community to make our situation better and

not tell

> everyone to move.

>

> First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are

looking for

> a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with

an

> autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to

come back

> to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's

about it

> (ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is

terrible,

> but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

>

> In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we

have much

> less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early

because they

> have no money.

>

> There are some really good public schools here that are working to

catch up.

> I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools

and do

> not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening

here: the

> non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

> http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to

move here.

> There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

>

> San has some really great medical programs and autism

research-it's

> just down the road.

> http://www.tcart.org/

>

>

> JM

>

>

>

>

>

> Re: Anybody familiar with Austin,

TX ?

>

> Ching Tai,

> First, it is too bad you moved to Austin. California is so much

more

> advanced then Texas for individuals with disabilities. There is an

Austin

> chapter of ASA. I will forward your email to the president. There

are a

> few private ABA schools, Many parents are now homeschooling due to

how

> awful the schools are here. The legislature has just made

significant cuts

> in services as well. Hate to depress you but you will have battles

ahead.

> I would call MHMR and get on the MRLA waitlist for services and DHS

and get

> on the CLASS waitlist. It may take forever but at least get on the

list.

> Otherwise, question anything your school suggests. For early

childhood

> services, Easter Seals and Infant Parent are very good programs.

After the

> age of 3 though you are sent to the public schools and that is when

the

> problems start. Have you considered a home ABA program? That is

what I

> would strongly suggest?

> in Lake just outside Austin

> Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

>

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> > a question in my first post along with my intro.

> >

> > I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> > autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> > http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> > (look for the small and cute one).

> >

> > We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> > looking for information regarding special needs

> > children (specifically autism) support groups.

> >

> > Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> > feedback regarding the local service providers.

> > Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> > information that's relevant would also be

> > useful.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ching Tai

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Unlocking Autism

> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

> >

> > Autism-Awareness-Action

> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> > child with AUTISM.

> >

> > Schafer Autism Report

> > News and information on Autism

> > To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> > Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

We moved from Austin (PISD) to San Diego last December and my son has been in

good school programs at both schools. I like my son's school staff better

here. The teacher here is more in tune to my child's health problems, she read

Dr McCandless book and several others. She also is a bit more knowledge about

different therapies and can implement them easier than what I saw at PISD.

My son was also in a good school program in Montgomery County, land, and

was getting 30 hours of Lovaas Therapy a week at home. He has LFA so maybe that

is why he has been in good programs all over the U.S.

In a message dated 7/5/03 11:47:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

stlevine@... writes:

> I have personal experience with Austin area schools and know many others in

> the same situation who have been taken to due process by their schools and

> have been forced to homeschool. Also, we are the 49th state in special ed,

> last I checked. I am only commenting on facts. This is not the place to be

> if you want to rely on public schools to educate or do what is right for

> your child. There may be a few good programs and a few good people but the

> facts are there.

>

> RE: Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

>

>

> >O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

> >

> >Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not. We

> need

> >to work together as a community to make our situation better and not tell

> >everyone to move.

> >

> >First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are looking

> for

> >a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with an

> >autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to come

> back

> >to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's about it

> >(ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is

> terrible,

> >but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

> >

> >In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we have

> much

> >less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early because

> they

> >have no money.

> >

> >There are some really good public schools here that are working to catch

> up.

> >I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools and do

> >not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening here:

> the

> >non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

> >http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to move

> here.

> >There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

> >

> >San has some really great medical programs and autism

> research-it's

> >just down the road.

> >http://www.tcart.org/

[Guest guest]

We moved from Austin (PISD) to San Diego last December and my son has been in

good school programs at both schools. I like my son's school staff better

here. The teacher here is more in tune to my child's health problems, she read

Dr McCandless book and several others. She also is a bit more knowledge about

different therapies and can implement them easier than what I saw at PISD.

My son was also in a good school program in Montgomery County, land, and

was getting 30 hours of Lovaas Therapy a week at home. He has LFA so maybe that

is why he has been in good programs all over the U.S.

In a message dated 7/5/03 11:47:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

stlevine@... writes:

> I have personal experience with Austin area schools and know many others in

> the same situation who have been taken to due process by their schools and

> have been forced to homeschool. Also, we are the 49th state in special ed,

> last I checked. I am only commenting on facts. This is not the place to be

> if you want to rely on public schools to educate or do what is right for

> your child. There may be a few good programs and a few good people but the

> facts are there.

>

> RE: Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

>

>

> >O.K. Enough lambasting Austin already!!!!!!

> >

> >Is it perfect here? No. Is it perfect anywhere? Absolutely not. We

> need

> >to work together as a community to make our situation better and not tell

> >everyone to move.

> >

> >First of all, California is so broke (in the billions) they are looking

> for

> >a federal bailout. They have not approved a budget. My friend with an

> >autistic child moved to S. California from Austin and is dying to come

> back

> >to Austin. You might get a little more state funding, but that's about it

> >(ASSUMING THEY EVER APPROVE A BUDGET). State funding in Texas is

> terrible,

> >but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.

> >

> >In Texas, the economy is better, it's cheaper to live here and we have

> much

> >less taxes. California is shutting schools down 2 months early because

> they

> >have no money.

> >

> >There are some really good public schools here that are working to catch

> up.

> >I can actually comment on this because we're in the public schools and do

> >not home school. Also, there are some exciting things happening here:

> the

> >non-profit CASD http://www.casdweb.org/ and a Son-rise program

> >http://www.specialchildren.org/conference_2003.asp is looking to move

> here.

> >There is a really good behavioral department at UT Austin.

> >

> >San has some really great medical programs and autism

> research-it's

> >just down the road.

> >http://www.tcart.org/

[Guest guest]

I have personal experience with Austin area schools and know many others in

the same situation who have been taken to due process by their schools and

have been forced to homeschool. Also, we are the 49th state in special ed,

last I checked. I am only commenting on facts. This is not the place to be

if you want to rely on public schools to educate or do what is right for

your child. There may be a few good programs and a few good people but the

facts are there.

Anybody familiar with Austin, TX ?

>

>

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to this group, and I hope you don't mind

> > a question in my first post along with my intro.

> >

> > I have a 2yr, 9mo old son who has a diagnosis of

> > autism. You can see a picture of us here:

> > http://www.employees.org/~ctai/SV650.jpeg

> > (look for the small and cute one).

> >

> > We recently moved to Austin TX from CA, and I'm

> > looking for information regarding special needs

> > children (specifically autism) support groups.

> >

> > Basically, I'd like to get some first-hand

> > feedback regarding the local service providers.

> > Acutally, since I'm new to Austin, TX any other

> > information that's relevant would also be

> > useful.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ching Tai

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Unlocking Autism

> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

> >

> > Autism-Awareness-Action

> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

> > child with AUTISM.

> >

> > Schafer Autism Report

> > News and information on Autism

> > To Subscribe http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/index.html

> > Healing Autism: No Finer Cause on the Planet

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

>State funding in Texas is terrible,

but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.<

Can you elaborate please? I didn't know that the state can be sued. Who is

suing the state?

I am from ville outside of Austin. It seems the Austin schools and those

near Austin vary greatly from district to district. I can't imagine why this

so. We were on the CLASS list starting in 1999. They sent a letter once

stating that in order to stay on the list we needed to sign a form and get it

back to them by a certain date. We did that, and then recently when I called to

see where he is on the list they said they have no record of him being on the

list. I haven't been able to find the letter

we received back 1999 confirming he was on the list, but if I do locate it they

said they would put him back. Anyone else have this experience?

[Guest guest]

>State funding in Texas is terrible,

but the state is being sued. Cross your fingers.<

Can you elaborate please? I didn't know that the state can be sued. Who is

suing the state?

I am from ville outside of Austin. It seems the Austin schools and those

near Austin vary greatly from district to district. I can't imagine why this

so. We were on the CLASS list starting in 1999. They sent a letter once

stating that in order to stay on the list we needed to sign a form and get it

back to them by a certain date. We did that, and then recently when I called to

see where he is on the list they said they have no record of him being on the

list. I haven't been able to find the letter

we received back 1999 confirming he was on the list, but if I do locate it they

said they would put him back. Anyone else have this experience?