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famatigia in naturalfamily

Schooling

Apr 22, 2007 21:02

Not sure if this is the right community for this, but I really could use some advice ( Read more... )

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songofsummer April 23 2007, 02:31:04 UTC

I was homeschooled. I know it isn't always easy, and I don't know how to briefly describe how to do it, but I'll see if I can grab up some links.

One big thing though- consistancy is so, so important. Try to keep him on a schedule, where he does math at a certain time, etc. It seems to keep the mind from being just totally overwhelmed and going crazy. At least it helped me!

Anyway, hope it goes well!

dragan_fly April 23 2007, 02:42:59 UTC

This is a library of alternative school theory books. It includes all sorts of teaching ideas and methods. http://www.educationrevolution.org/products.html You could possibly find them at libraries or bookstores near you. I'm not sure if they'd be helpful, but if public school isn't working out for him trying something new might help ( ... )

live_momma April 23 2007, 03:09:27 UTC

If this is the homebound program, aren't the materials provided? If he's going back to the classroom after 2 weeks, he'll need to keep on target with the rest of his class, or he'll be so far over his head when he gets back he may just plain give up.

My biggest piece of advice is take frequent breaks. All other issues aside, he's still only 9 years old. He needs plenty of time to run around and burn off energy.

famatigia April 23 2007, 12:34:13 UTC

Yes, materials are provided, but I want to keep him busy doing educational things and not only the things he is sent home to do, like homework.

live_momma April 23 2007, 15:04:05 UTC

I'd avoid making up "busy work" for him. He's going to easily be able to identify it for what it is, and it's just going to create more resentment.

qu0thraven April 23 2007, 03:42:21 UTC

I am sure you are already on top of it, but I hope you are able to find out the source of the behavioral issues. I think most people in this group are into doing that sort of thing anyway ( ... )

windravyn April 23 2007, 13:16:26 UTC

The diet mentioned above for ADHD and the like is the Feingold Program. Check out feingold.org for more info. This has helped my son's behavior unbelievably. And it's not just the artificial dyes and preservatives that are sometimes a problem. Our diet was already free of those, but our issue was the naturally occuring salicylates in some fruits and veggies. Once we cut those out, he became a different kid in about a month's time.

michelle_renee April 23 2007, 14:40:48 UTC

Are they trying to find an alternate placement for him?

I teach special ed and I hope they are working to find a suitable placement- home bound is only for so long.

Good luck...
IF you are getting lost in the special ed process- be sure to get an advocate- you have so many rights as a parent and are entitled to a gammet of services