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Re: [Dyslexia Club] Inquiry about schools

Sorry to say this, the only school I know of is Home Schooling. I am
facing the same problem.

As Parents, we need to get together and support each other and stop
looking for help for the government. They are to busy looking for their
next pay check.

Richard.

city_surfin wrote:
> I am a parent of a 14 1/2 yr old. He is to start High School in the
> fall. I have been asking his school for years to help him. He
> scores very high with modifications, however, they have done nothing
> to help to be able to read, spell, and write. I had him
> independently tested last week. He scored at a first grade level!!
> The person who tested said that the schools have failed him. NO
> KIDDING. We live in Central Kentucky. She said there are no schools
> here that could help him. Does anyone know of any schools that truly
> are interested in educating the child and meeting their need. She
> said in order for him to succeed in high school he needs intensive 2
> hours a day of help with this, even if it means giving other classes
> and making them up later.
> Does anyone know of any schools or do you know of any states that
> have great schools that would be willing to address this?
> I printed a list of famous people with dyslexia for my son to keep
> him from getting discouraged.
> My son is very intelligent and has high goals for his life. He is
> also very mature for his age. He has suffered a lot from being the
> victim of harassment and bullying at his current school. I don't
> think he will be going back. We are willing to move!!
> I am currently looking into a private school in Florida, but need to
> also look at other options.
> Thanks so much for your help!
> city
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Mon Jun 2, 2003 10:23 pm

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i have currently come across a program called "master the code" and PACE. they both cover dyslexic problems. i have seen first hand what this program can do...
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Jun 1, 2003
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Sorry to say this, the only school I know of is Home Schooling. I am facing the same problem. As Parents, we need to get together and support each other and...
Richard
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Jun 2, 2003
10:24 pm

Richard, I appreciate your opinion. And I too am fed up with the public school system. We are currently suing the school my son has attended. He has been...
city_surfin
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Jun 3, 2003
11:53 am

Richard, Yes, I'm thinking this myself. As a University Lecturer, I ought to be able to do it. But there are many other parents whose talents lie elsewhere...
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Jun 3, 2003
7:55 am

CS, Are you familiar with the website www.ldonline.com. There is a section called Finding Help, and under that there is LD Schools. Once you find a school in...
Moskowitz, Penny
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Jun 3, 2003
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Thank you Penny, This is very helpful. When I get back from out of town I'm going to check into this further. CS ... section ... find a ... the ... case!! ......
city_surfin
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Jun 4, 2003
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Yes, this is where the problem lies. We need to return to the community structure of support. I don't know about about your neighborhood, however maybe it is...
Richard
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Jun 6, 2003
5:12 pm

I feel you pain however, I would stop trying to make him fit into a world he do not belong. Let him find the world for himself. For many years, I tried to fit...
Richard
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Jun 6, 2003
5:22 pm

Hello my name is Lisa and I joined the group yesterday..I have two children that are dyslexic with other learning problems as well...they attend the Clara...
Lisa
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Jun 6, 2003
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Lisa, I don't know if this helps, but at the university where I work, there is a special ed class for students with Dyslexia or other learning difficulties....
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