We started homeschooling Ashley again about 6 weeks ago. There were many reasons we made this decision. But it all comes down to the fact that she was not going to be appropriately educated in the public school environment. We felt very pushed into the decision, but of course God always has a plan. I absolutely love having Ashley home with me! It is a wonderful experience to watch her learn. Ashley is very smart. Given the right environment and appropriate curriculum, she is a successful student. We have been very blessed to be able to use a room in our church as a classroom. That way we are able to separate home from school, and get out of our house some.
We are fortunate that I am able to stay home to educate her. Many families do not have that option. They may require both parents to work. Or they may not feel competent to homeschool a child with significant special needs. I am able to educate Ashley, and I am more than happy to do it. But I find it appalling that Ashley, along with many special needs students all over the country are being so failed by our educational system. As parents we have to advocate for so much, and we shouldn't have to fight for their basic right to be educated, but yet we are in a continuous battle. Even with all the laws in place, I hear parents every day arguing for their child's educational rights. IEP's are routinely not followed, schools refuse to provide for the needs of the child, appropriate teachers and staff are not in place or they aren't given the support and training they need.
I guess if you want something done right, it is always better to do it yourself. I am happy to be able to give my very best to Ashley. I am so excited about all the progress I am already seeing. I have so many ideas of things to do with her. It has only been a few weeks, but with each passing day Ashley and I become more content with our new lifestyle. Like Created In His Image on Facebook originally posted April 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Homeschooling Ashley
We started homeschooling Ashley again about 6 weeks ago. There were many reasons we made this decision. But it all comes down to the fact that she was not going to be appropriately educated in the public school environment. We felt very pushed into the decision, but of course God always has a plan. I absolutely love having Ashley home with me! It is a wonderful experience to watch her learn. Ashley is very smart. Given the right environment and appropriate curriculum, she is a successful student. We have been very blessed to be able to use a room in our church as a classroom. That way we are able to separate home from school, and get out of our house some.
We are fortunate that I am able to stay home to educate her. Many families do not have that option. They may require both parents to work. Or they may not feel competent to homeschool a child with significant special needs. I am able to educate Ashley, and I am more than happy to do it. But I find it appalling that Ashley, along with many special needs students all over the country are being so failed by our educational system. As parents we have to advocate for so much, and we shouldn't have to fight for their basic right to be educated, but yet we are in a continuous battle. Even with all the laws in place, I hear parents every day arguing for their child's educational rights. IEP's are routinely not followed, schools refuse to provide for the needs of the child, appropriate teachers and staff are not in place or they aren't given the support and training they need.
I guess if you want something done right, it is always better to do it yourself. I am happy to be able to give my very best to Ashley. I am so excited about all the progress I am already seeing. I have so many ideas of things to do with her. It has only been a few weeks, but with each passing day Ashley and I become more content with our new lifestyle. Like Created In His Image on Facebook originally posted April 2013
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