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<blockquote data-quote="svengandhi" data-source="post: 84800" data-attributes="member: 3493"><p>I agree that every child should have the right to FAPE. I also completely understand the argument that very few middle class families can afford to fight for that right - I am not rich either and had I not been able to prevail based on the SD's perceptions about me as an attorney, I could not have afforded to fund a fight for very long. That said, I am concerned that the justices will not see a child in need of an education at the city's expense, just a wealthy parent trying to get an education he could pay for at the city's expense. I would have preferred if this guy used his money to fund a test case for a middle class child rather than his own, I think there might be a better chance for a successful outcome (which to me is the right for a parent to choose not to have to send their child to PS if FAPE can't be achieved there).</p><p></p><p>As for the how long argument - my understanding is that this child did not spend ONE day in a public school. I completely agree that sending a depressed adolescent to a huge high school is not a good idea (I removed my oldest son from the regular HS after grade 9), but I presume that by that point, you had already tried the PS system and found it personally wanting. There is no need, in my humble opinion, to try the district HS if the middle school has failed you, but I do think that a try should be made at the K or 1 level, even if for a short time. Do I think that a family needs to try placement or classroom after placement and classroom before seeking a private school? Absolutely not, but a semester or so at level K or 1 will not destroy most kids. Those that it would are special cases and if their families can document their needs (like severe autism, deafness, blindness, etc) they should be permitted to forego a stint in the public school. For many Learning Disability (LD) kids, my own included, the PS was not horrible and it was worth the time he spent there. When the benefit of PS could no longer be justified, then it was time to seek private placement. </p><p></p><p>The problem is where reality hits up against need. There is more need out there than there is money. The feds are not paying their fair share (in my humble opinion) especially in a state like NY, and so not everyone can get what they want, even if it is what they need. That is the sad part.</p><p></p><p>As for your comment about your son's needs being inconvenient, I relate to that as well. I was also told that my son's needing accelerated math and science presented a problem because there were no peers to place him with in resource room! I said he doesn't need peers, he needs help with writing!</p><p></p><p>Bottom line is that all of us want all kids to have the best possible education and I hope and pray that the SD does not prevail here - I am just concerned about the type of situation involved here and whether or not the court will come down with a decision that doesn't help families in the long run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="svengandhi, post: 84800, member: 3493"] I agree that every child should have the right to FAPE. I also completely understand the argument that very few middle class families can afford to fight for that right - I am not rich either and had I not been able to prevail based on the SD's perceptions about me as an attorney, I could not have afforded to fund a fight for very long. That said, I am concerned that the justices will not see a child in need of an education at the city's expense, just a wealthy parent trying to get an education he could pay for at the city's expense. I would have preferred if this guy used his money to fund a test case for a middle class child rather than his own, I think there might be a better chance for a successful outcome (which to me is the right for a parent to choose not to have to send their child to PS if FAPE can't be achieved there). As for the how long argument - my understanding is that this child did not spend ONE day in a public school. I completely agree that sending a depressed adolescent to a huge high school is not a good idea (I removed my oldest son from the regular HS after grade 9), but I presume that by that point, you had already tried the PS system and found it personally wanting. There is no need, in my humble opinion, to try the district HS if the middle school has failed you, but I do think that a try should be made at the K or 1 level, even if for a short time. Do I think that a family needs to try placement or classroom after placement and classroom before seeking a private school? Absolutely not, but a semester or so at level K or 1 will not destroy most kids. Those that it would are special cases and if their families can document their needs (like severe autism, deafness, blindness, etc) they should be permitted to forego a stint in the public school. For many Learning Disability (LD) kids, my own included, the PS was not horrible and it was worth the time he spent there. When the benefit of PS could no longer be justified, then it was time to seek private placement. The problem is where reality hits up against need. There is more need out there than there is money. The feds are not paying their fair share (in my humble opinion) especially in a state like NY, and so not everyone can get what they want, even if it is what they need. That is the sad part. As for your comment about your son's needs being inconvenient, I relate to that as well. I was also told that my son's needing accelerated math and science presented a problem because there were no peers to place him with in resource room! I said he doesn't need peers, he needs help with writing! Bottom line is that all of us want all kids to have the best possible education and I hope and pray that the SD does not prevail here - I am just concerned about the type of situation involved here and whether or not the court will come down with a decision that doesn't help families in the long run. [/QUOTE]
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