Is Your Child Having Difficulty in School?

Tamara - posted on 11/17/2010

that's awesome. Our son is in a private school and they try to challenge him, but always want to make sure he is successful at what he does. He was a few grades behind when we started him there in 3rd grade. Now he is up to grade level (except in Math which is improving greatly) and getting pretty good grades in 7th grade. He learned study skills that are kind of giving him a bit of an edge on kids who didn't learn those skills cause school was easy for them but now they are finding it harder. Congratulations.

Beth - posted on 11/16/2010

I'm glad things are improving for you son. My daughter started special education classed in second grade, she is 22 now. She never did the same academically as the other kids her age, but she make improvements, have a job and lives independently since age 18. Too bad the school didn't make these changes earlier.

DeAnna - posted on 11/16/2010

Having a good school district makes all the difference in the world. I know they try to do the most they can with the resources they have but many times its just not enough. I have had unfortunate experiences in the school system w my child w disabilities and had to opt out and homeschool her for now. She thrives w the one on one help and has made leaps n bounds in progress. Her confidence and joyfulness are back! unfortunately we did not have school staff that encouraged accepting and kind behavior from the other kids and were willing to "write her off" academically and not expect much from her. ( like glorified babysitting). I am glad to read of other districts that are willing to invest in children w disabilities and not cap them off before they are ready.

Angela - posted on 11/16/2010

I have to say that I have an AWESOME school district. They made my son be the "cool" kid. (luckily, his personality is a good factor in this) By having the other kids hi-5 him as they walk by. I've been truly blessed by this school for him. All the teachers and paras that work with him, have only positive words. I get frustrated that kids will say hi and he doesn't return it, but they don't seem to mind.
The school has him in general classroom 49% of the time (I finally read his IEP ;D) and 51 in special ed. He's in 1st grade and the school has been fantastic!
It's great when we find out something wonderful for our children isn't it?

Sabrina - posted on 11/13/2010

I'm so happy for your recent success. some children just do better in a small environment and with a teacher who really understands their struggles. I pray for his and your continued success.

Christina @ Nurlina Khairunnisa - posted on 11/12/2010

Feel as though you n I were in the same boat.My son too had problems in his early yrs at school.. but now he is 17 yrs old.
My story is almost similar except my son had seizures after getting high fever.. as a result the docs said he'll be a slow learner....n indeed he was.
But success is sweet when after all we both went through... my son could only read at the age of 10 yrs old n he was sent to remedial class for 3 yrs in a row.... I made special time for him eventhough I'm a working mum.. n taught him personally in school n at home... good luck n don't give up hope.