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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 384459" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Shari,</p><p></p><p>you handled that great! It appears, and I don't want to jinx this first really positive step in the right direction (in my opinion it is the first concrete positive thing in a couple years), but it sounds like personal contact with the super is key - Wee has become a child in need rather than just a student she has heard about from several exhausted and fed up sources! Given that the salary of a new para is a consent agenda item, it's a given. I wonder if they are approving the funds or the person? I would imagine it is better for everyone if they approve the funding.</p><p></p><p>Here's just a thought and consideration. Ultimately, if they are approving someone to be Wee's para with the background the super spoke about, that has got to be a lot more funding dollars needed than them paying transportation and "tuition" for Wee to attend the alternative school. Do you believe that, with the help of a para, Wee can truly get what he needs in regards to special education for academics and his behavior issues? Are the Special Education folks at this school truly able to break through and provide what Wee needs? I ask this because I've seen both sides of the fence - absolutely fabulous Special Education teachers who understand the individual needs of the students and how to go about relaying the same academic information in a different way than the mainstream kids. I've also seen Special Education teachers that are an absolute waste of space and can actually harm the academic progress of a student. </p><p></p><p>If this para only last 3 months and then moves on to a higher paying position in a field more appropriate for his educational background, what then? Just thinking out loud if you feel this school district, this school, are truly in Wee's best interest for the future? I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the alternative school is part of the public education system in your state and not a private institute.</p><p></p><p>Shari, the bottom line here is that you did a great job of advocating for Wee yesterday! I think it's great that they are willing to approve funding for a new and experienced para, especially given the funding limitations in school districts right now.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 384459, member: 805"] Shari, you handled that great! It appears, and I don't want to jinx this first really positive step in the right direction (in my opinion it is the first concrete positive thing in a couple years), but it sounds like personal contact with the super is key - Wee has become a child in need rather than just a student she has heard about from several exhausted and fed up sources! Given that the salary of a new para is a consent agenda item, it's a given. I wonder if they are approving the funds or the person? I would imagine it is better for everyone if they approve the funding. Here's just a thought and consideration. Ultimately, if they are approving someone to be Wee's para with the background the super spoke about, that has got to be a lot more funding dollars needed than them paying transportation and "tuition" for Wee to attend the alternative school. Do you believe that, with the help of a para, Wee can truly get what he needs in regards to special education for academics and his behavior issues? Are the Special Education folks at this school truly able to break through and provide what Wee needs? I ask this because I've seen both sides of the fence - absolutely fabulous Special Education teachers who understand the individual needs of the students and how to go about relaying the same academic information in a different way than the mainstream kids. I've also seen Special Education teachers that are an absolute waste of space and can actually harm the academic progress of a student. If this para only last 3 months and then moves on to a higher paying position in a field more appropriate for his educational background, what then? Just thinking out loud if you feel this school district, this school, are truly in Wee's best interest for the future? I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that the alternative school is part of the public education system in your state and not a private institute. Shari, the bottom line here is that you did a great job of advocating for Wee yesterday! I think it's great that they are willing to approve funding for a new and experienced para, especially given the funding limitations in school districts right now. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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