tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post2672227490402370567..comments2023-10-24T20:13:05.805-04:00Comments on Love for Colin: An Educational Battle Worth FightingKellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04758559804272645059noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-62823544319991857732014-05-30T13:51:02.090-04:002014-05-30T13:51:02.090-04:00Thank you for standing up for what is right for an...Thank you for standing up for what is right for any child. Thank you for paving the road for the younger children coming to school next. Thank you for being an advocate for "our" children!<br />Thank you for being you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-54772823883219766092014-05-28T18:36:54.321-04:002014-05-28T18:36:54.321-04:00Schools give lip service to this notion, but the g...Schools give lip service to this notion, but the general reality is quite different, unfortunately. "Different" students, whether because of ability, looks, dress, gender, race, etc. can have a tough time and only the rarely are those students supported and valued for their unique contributions to a "richer experience" for all.Hmmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648608292439582809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-87566076066494213022014-05-28T18:06:31.738-04:002014-05-28T18:06:31.738-04:00You go right ahead and have that cry then keep on...You go right ahead and have that cry then keep on pushing for what is right for him. You are absolutely right to want this for him. Dont let them convince you otherwise and he definitely should be afforded a para.<br />Besides all of those case mangers comments were way out of line and unprofessional.<br />Love you girl. Hang in there. Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866781944242761406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-44487143280509185262014-05-27T22:20:10.641-04:002014-05-27T22:20:10.641-04:00My kindergarten daughter is a peer in an Autism In...My kindergarten daughter is a peer in an Autism Inclusion Model program, and has been since preschool. Her class is split about 50/50 (and I cannot tell you exactly who is an IEP kiddo, and who isn't)with a ratio of at least 3 adults to 15 students.<br /><br /> The reason I am posting is to add the "peer parent" perspective that inclusion (with ALL the necessary supports) benefits the entire class. My daughter is learning at a crucial age to accept and honor others for who they are at that moment and to celebrate differences (not tolerate!).<br /><br />While you are fighting for son to have the educational services that he deserves, you are also helping to provide a more enriching experience for other students. How much better would the world be if ALL students had the opportunity to learn and grow together as young children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124741384965975431.post-90466381648703545722014-05-27T22:12:07.829-04:002014-05-27T22:12:07.829-04:00Great post my friend. I think one other thing you ...Great post my friend. I think one other thing you need to add...not only has Colin learned from Kailey and his inclusive daycare, but what Kailey and Colin's friends have learned from HIM. He is an awesome kid!!!Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310043163074136313noreply@blogger.com