I am blogging from the annual PDE Special Education Conference tonight. It is a wonderful thing to spend a couple days with other parents that are working together to find the best educational fit for their children.
As I type, I am at a table with 4 other moms that are sharing their experiences. The parents that have been dealing with these issues for some time are showing the 'newbies' the ropes. The big question of the night is, "Why doesn't the school help these parents understand what is going on with their children?" The sad but true answer is that the school does not know our children. They are not prepared to deal with the kids that don't fit the mold. Our teaching colleges are doing a poor job of training these educators. It is not the fault of the teachers. Most people that go to school to be a teacher go into that field because they want to help children. These are not mean-spirited people that are trying to hurt our kids. The teaching colleges need to be preparing their graduates to meet these needs. I am not sure if this is solely where the fault lies. But I'll tell you where the heart of the action is for change.
It's right here at this table.
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