Homeschooling specail ed student?

Question

I have taken my 16 yr old son out of public school because he is unable to read above a 2nd grade level he is dyslex and he has had supposely all the school has to offer but they have taught him nothing and do to some teaches ingorances maded his problem aware to all his classmates.that caused alot of other problems to the point his doctors place him in home bound that was the biggest waste of time I have ever tried to do.So i need all the help I can get on this so all real help is greatly appericated

Answer 1

Thank goodness I am not alone!! My son is 12 with multiple disabilities. I started homeschooling this year. My son was not reading even at a kindergarten level. Other subjects were well below average.We are doing great!!! The individual attention is helping greatly.The school even said he would only maintain if he was taught the same things repeatably. I can do that at home without the hassles we were having at school.Good Luck to you and your son. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

Answer 2

There is a book called "The Turbo Reader". It was written by Phyllis Schlafly and is available through the Eagle Forum.

You could use either it or another called "The First Reader".

The Turbo Reader is intended to be used as a remedial reading course for any age. The First Reader is basically the same but the pictures are more juvenile that go with the sounds and words.

Your son should first focus on following a pattern of letters from the left to the right. This takes practice to train the eyes to see the letters and words in sequence.

Does he have electronic entertainment that distracts him from learning? Eliminate the television and video games from your home. Focus on learning.

I have an unproven theory about most learning disabilities..... don't know if it would stand a test but in connection with ADD I believe that TV and other e-'tainment fosters the problem. It may very well be one cause of ADD in many people. Think about it ---- the pictures are flashing from one thing to another. A thought process is in action while watching TV and suddenly it breaks for a commercial or just flits from one scene to something else. I believe that this trains the brain to not function on a continuum. Thought patterns are disrupted and damaged by the ever changing video. The flickering of the TV picture has been known to trigger seizures in patients.... why would it not be a problem for someone suffering from an inability to keep a steady focus.
Attention Deficit ---- the inability to focus.... (I know, I know... there is much more to it.--- but I'm trying to make a point).

On another side ----- entertainment that gives instant gratification is detrimental to learning. Studying is a slow process and one that cannot be taken lightly. Focusing on a math equation or reading a good book takes a lot of patience and diligence. Watching TV or playing most games does not train the mind to think. It does the thinking for you.

There are some games that are great for learning. As a young child I was privileged to learn vocabulary, reading, and spelling from playing the game of Scrabble with my mom. It was great fun and very rewarding.

Check into the Robinson Curriculum and see if you think it might help your son.

Answer 3

First of was your son in special ed classes, if so most state laws say that he can not be forced to home-bound. Does if have an IEP of and ER, these are pretty much plans set for by the teacher, and others stated what their goals are with your son. If those are not being met he needs to be reevaluated by the state or school and given the correct interventions. Also is there something else wrong with your son, being 16, receiving services, and only a 2nd grade reading level suggests to me there may be another learning disability present. Teaching a special education requires a lot of know how skill and patience. Most of the time the best educational setting is with a trained kind professional. Please do what you can for your son to get him the services he deserves and is entitled to. Most schools have a person in charge of all special ed services find out who that is and demand something be done besides home schooling, separating a 16 year old from his peers can do more harm than good.

Answer 4

I understand how you feel. If you think about it, all kids have "special needs" and they just aren't being met at the public schools because the teachers have to contend with low wages and so many students.

I have been home schooling my 10 year old from the beginning and she is excelling amazingly.

I am fortunate enough to have many homeschooling programs available where I live in Ohio.

I've also found that many of the local school districts in various areas have their own homeschooling programs. You might want to check with your surrounding districts.

You will get alot of flack from people about home schooling, but even prestigious colleges are seeing that home schooled students are testing higher in their entrance exams, and are therefore opening the doors to alot of these students.

Also remember that you shouldn't have to pay for a home schooling program. There are so many on line that have a tuition, but there are really really good ones out there that are free.

Why don't you message me privately and I will help you find information so you can make a decision?

Answer 5

Take him to a place like a Sylvan Learning Center. You will have to pay for this,but it will work.

They have no choice but to get him where he needs to be their business counts on it.

The problem with state run programs is they do not have to work for your money. This is not the teachers fault it is just the way it is.

My children will not step a foot in a public program until the state approves school vouchers. This Will change the education problem in America. Teachers will no longer be forced just to get
the class to pass a test. Vouchers also gives the parent more of a say in the quality of education their child receives.Think about it
would you rather go to the place that gets money no matter what or the place that has to work for your money.

It is probably not your son's fault but you have to find the money to put him in a private program. We given up having a second car,buying new clothes , going out to eat, ETC.

DO NOT GO TO A STATE PROGRAM!!!

Answer 6

Here in Georgia, if a student need special services, the school is suppose to provide it, we have special needs students here who is transported all the way to anouther city to get the education they need. There is a law here that no child goes without an education, and if they refuse to do that, then you can sue the school board in the county that you live in. Your child is being denied the education he should be getting. If I was you, I dig into that a little deeper.

Answer 7

SQ3R is a formula that still applies to studying today.
S Survey the information... look it over, read titles, captions, etc.
Q Question.... ask questions as you survey... what can you expect to learn?
R Read... read carefully for main ideas and important supporting details.
R Recite... look away from the text and recite what those main ideas and supporting details are.
R Review... review all the material in your text AND any classroom notes.
Your son can get an excellent education, and the best source is your local library... FREE!

Answer 8

What state do you live in? The reason i am asking is because I live in Missouri and work for an angency called MPACT, we help parents of special needs children get the help that their child needs and also we make the schools do what they are supposed to do, if you would like to message me I can give you some more information if you wish

Answer 9

I really don't think you should have taken him out of the school.No one is perfect and it takes time to treat a child with dyslexia.As fast as he can take it in,is how good your going to get results.It's not there fault that he isn't learning "as quickly" as you think he should.But taken him away from the professionals and trying to do it your self is going to be really hard and a stupid idea.You need to have patience and an understanding that these things take time(especially at his age).In my opinion this is something that should have been recognized when he was younger.It's your responsibility as a mother to make sure your child is making good grades in school.How did he get so far ahead with out you noticing that he could not read??And now you want to get mad at his Teacher's??? Lady..you really need to re-evaluate yourself and keep him in school.

Answer 10

I hate to be the one to say it, but it may be unfair to soley blame the school for your child's problems. Apparently, you also have some problems pertaining to 'reading and writing,' judging from the many grammatical errors in your post.