tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post5993314590887553690..comments2023-10-18T08:13:44.850-07:00Comments on Rooster Calls: Let's SayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-61799957147797797442009-03-12T09:09:00.000-07:002009-03-12T09:09:00.000-07:00I keep coming back hoping I can figure out what to...I keep coming back hoping I can figure out what to say. The school question is huge, and it seems no one ever has a perfect experience. And, unfortunately, one good year, one good teacher/classroom doesn't insure success the next year. <BR/><BR/>It's so hard to go with your gut when there are no clear answers. Trust yourself. <BR/><BR/>xopixiemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-23859335721018735992009-03-11T08:56:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:56:00.000-07:00Yes choosing a school is tough. I work in NYC and...Yes choosing a school is tough. I work in NYC and believe me, the best public schools near my job all have waiting lists. It's nearly impossible to get into any of the good public schools there. The next best choice is private school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-55785488301221176852009-03-11T08:17:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:17:00.000-07:00Oh, honey, that's an awful lot of mixed mesages an...Oh, honey, that's an awful lot of mixed mesages and choices! Honestly, I would *not* get a lawyer yet. I would find a top notch educational consultant/advocate and put the money there FIRST. They can help you make decisions (and do research on places) based on Rooster's specific needs not on what would be most convenient for the school system. The trade-off for the schools farther from home and requiring a nanny is that Rooster's life then becomes about his special needs instead of a balance of education and family life. He does not LIVE at school nor does he live in a vacuum. An consultant can help you weigh all these factors and look at what will be best for Rooster's overall development.Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-84116945712847179002009-03-11T06:55:00.000-07:002009-03-11T06:55:00.000-07:00I've been through a few educational scenarios with...I've been through a few educational scenarios with Henry since preschool, and am far happiest with the current placement: a charter school that sounds much like the one you describe here. In our case, our district is required to bus our kids to and from school (but some parents had to FIGHT for that, before my time). Because of the long bus ride, Henry is picked up early enough and dropped off late enough that we can make it work without before or after care. His school also expects/requests LOTS of parental involvement, but I just do what I can (which is minimal). I feel that this school is the first place where my child is accepted and is learning in a positive environment.<BR/><BR/>Where is the child across the street attending school?gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104742026667801816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-89329241934903953992009-03-11T06:21:00.000-07:002009-03-11T06:21:00.000-07:00I'm wondering... Can he attend the school where yo...I'm wondering... Can he attend the school where you teach with a special ed. itinerant teacher (SEIT?) I'm not sure what the California equivilant might be, but here, in NY, at your son's age, it would be a teacher (paid for by the district) to shadow him in a regular ed. classroom. Difference between SEIT and an aide, is that the SEIT is a highly trained special ed. teacher. That's what I'd ask a lawyer or an advocate. Is that an option?<BR/><BR/>Also, does super nice great too far north school have after care? Which would eliminate need for nanny?<BR/><BR/>Also, not sure what your age cut off is in California, but maybe you could also look into another private preschool option--something that would give him another year to develop, mature, before kindergarten. So wish we had done that!!<BR/><BR/>Good luck, and keep us posted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-81912550890986493142009-03-11T05:47:00.000-07:002009-03-11T05:47:00.000-07:00Decisions, decisions. There are so many to make fo...Decisions, decisions. There are so many to make for our kids: which therapy? which diet? which medications? which school? I agree with Bobbi: Sometimes you just have to try one. For example, my son is doing marvelously well with a case manager that a friend of mine calls Mr. Lazy. For me, the case manager is Wonder Man.mama edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434016248126809607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-88320621278832162492009-03-11T04:07:00.000-07:002009-03-11T04:07:00.000-07:00Gayle - these are all such hard choices, obviously...Gayle - these are all such hard choices, obviously. I have a friend who's dealt with a lot of the same choices. Keeping your sanity and growndedness is so key to your life. I wish you the best as you navigate these choices.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155653296574874739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545465610500649673.post-28358219513975390052009-03-10T22:02:00.000-07:002009-03-10T22:02:00.000-07:00Wow, that's a big decision. I'm not a teacher, but...Wow, that's a big decision. I'm not a teacher, but I felt that way at one time chosing schools for my son. It's so hard. Sometimes you just have to pick something and give it a try. Sometimes you hear bad things about schools and it turns out not to be true or just that way for that person and their child. Good luck with whatever you choose.Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17509297178863467104noreply@blogger.com