Guest guest Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010  " Until our kids are truly welcomed into our communities and even celebrated, we, and I mean all of humanity, have failed to live up to our potential as human beings. Its like the human body. Every part and organ has a different role to play, but if one part is injured and ignored, the entire body suffers (even if its the baby toe). So it is with humanity. We won't be as great as we can be if we continue to treat those who have different capacities as inferior. Our kids have something to offer this world. And shame on those who fail to see their potential. " Thank you for putting into words what my heart has been trying to say to my daughter's teachers and our community in general for 12 years now. I second the " shame on those who fail to see their potential " and especially those who dismiss them. I often wonder why the heck people become SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS if they are not willing to teach to a special needs child's FULLEST potential. It's absolutely mind-boggling! If other people in the work force did their jobs as poorly they could never hold on to them. It's amazing what teachers can get away with. Remember I am one, and take my responsibility to my students seriously. Period. So I can see both sides of the fence and still am beyond frustrated with their lack of accountability especially when it comes to the retaliatory aspect... I have found that you have to supplement at home if you want your child to develop to their potential, so between the fierce advocacy you must do AND do teachers' jobs at home...it's absolutely draining and totally exhausting. But...as my daughter only has one life, it's gotta be done. The good news is that every once in a while you reach one of the teachers and then-it benefits those who follow. That is where I am sure that you should be proud Charlyne-for those who will follow Zeb will surely benefit from all the advocacy you've done for him over the years. I cannot imagine how devastating it must be to be in the last year of it all and still be encountering such disappointment. I would be heartbroken, too. I feel your pain Charlyne and thank for sharing her point of view in support of all you've been through! Charlyne, email me and we'll brainstorm. Though I've never tried due process (because I'm as poor as a church mouse) we may be able to come up with some fresh ideas together... I'm willing to try if you are! Desi  ________________________________ To: Sent: Thu, November 4, 2010 4:39:23 PM Subject: Re:  Not just the educational system failed your son, but our society has failed to understand that how we treat our children with disabilities is a reflection on our own maturity. Until our kids are truly welcomed into our communities and even celebrated, we, and I mean all of humanity, have failed to live up to our potential as human beings. Its like the human body. Every part and organ has a different role to play, but if one part is injured and ignored, the entire body suffers (even if its the baby toe). So it is with humanity. We won't be as great as we can be if we continue to treat those who have different capacities as inferior. Our kids have something to offer this world. And shame on those who fail to see their potential. You did not fail Charlene. You did what you should do and advocated for your son. Society as a whole has failed you and your son. (Although I'm sure there are certain individuals who were especially rotten.) Well - that's my rant for the day. Gotta go fast forward Halloween Barney to the scrolling credits for Darwyn. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry RE: Re: today's outcome/Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To: <% > > > > > > > 40yahoogroups.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 3:27 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > So sorry Charlyne. Is Zeb going to a college program? Is he still manager > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > of the boys’ football team (or was it basketball?) Does he have any > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > thoughts on what he would like to have happen? Do you have an option for > > > > > > > a > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > virtual school for the curriculum? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The only reason we let Isaac go to school is because he loves band and he > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > loves the social aspects. Tony did much better when we homeschooled him > > > > > > > but > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I couldn’t keep up with teaching him and trying to work. I sometimes feel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > like we are ruining him by making him go to school. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I asked the above questions just to try and find out what Zeb is getting > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > from school that makes it worth it for him. If nothing, then in our state > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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