Several weeks ago the school district decided they wanted to send Z to the National Deaf Academy in FL. It's the only school in the country for deaf kids with mental illness. Of course, the bureaucracy about which agency would pay reached all the way up to several state department level meetings. I was sure the decision would stay muddled there and never be resolved. But I was proven wrong today when the state reversed it's decision and it appears they are going to pay their part. No details yet.
I have such mixed feelings. On one hand it could be a life changing opportunity for Z that we cannot pass up. And it's not forever. But she's only 11 years old and has been through so much. It will split up our family, I will go back and forth.
I'm still so angry at the school district, I can't help but think if they had just done their job we wouldn't be where we are now. Z wouldn't have leave her family and friends and all those that love her and go across country to school. With the exception of one teacher, Z has never been in a class that has had a teacher of the hearing impaired, deaf peers, a curriculum and staff willing and able to deal with her behavior. This year she has had NO services for deaf kids. She has been shuffled between teachers and schools. I could go on and on but the bottom line is that the district has made major mistakes and hopefully we won't get pushed into a legal situation because they will lose, big time. Having said that, there have been a few great and caring people at school, that have actually saved Z and the school district!
I hope that I can deal with this change without my usual "cry baby" coping so I help Z make the move.
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