Special Ed doesn`t work they go in but the end up home with mom and with out a job?

Answer 1

Oh I have to beg to differ with you. My late husband was in a special ed class because he could not keep up with a regular class. He graduated from high school went on to college and moved out on his own, he had a good job we got married unfortumnately he passed away 9 months after we were married. My nephew was in a special ed class and he is now in college studying to be a marine biologist. Special ed does not mean that they will not make anything of themselves. It just means that they need more attention than a teacher of a class of 30+ students can give the one student.

Answer 2

You can attend job training programs at the community college or other trade school. Military is also an option. Many jobs also provide on the job training. Have you talked to a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. If not, give them a call. Sorry they didn't explain this to you earlier. EM- This is not a disability issue. It's a matter if he is qualified for a job or not. Edit- You need to take hold of your life. You are 29 years old and obviously not mentally retarded. You need to go to the community college and sign up for a program that interests you. What would you want to do? Move on with your life. Find a trade based program and move on from there. There are many trade jobs like welding and auto mechanics that do not require a diploma to enter in. Look for certificate programs instead of diploma ones. If you really wanted to, test for the GED while you are at it.

Answer 3

Special Ed has been the saving grace for my son. I grant you he is only 10, but before his he was placed in his current program (he has autism) I had little hope of his ever moving beyond video games and pokemon cards, Now he is reading, loves school and is doing really well in math too.

I think the biggest problem is, and this depends on the disability, special ed ends, If your child has been mainstreamed or has a mild disability, it ends when they graduate high school, Children with more severe disabilities that need help to learn the basics of self help, life skills and vocational training can be eligable to stay in a program until 21. Once they leave school, things can get tricky, Many states have state run programs for adults with diabilities, but they can be hard to find and often have waiting lists, Private programs exsist, but can be extremely costly, Assisted and supervised living programs are the same,,,hard to find, tough to get in. It takes a lot of planning on the part of the parents long before the child leaves school to get ready for when they finally do. We are a prime example. We moved this week specifically because the area we moved into , and our son will stay in the same program he has been if for 3 years so no change there, has more to offer in transition and adult services than our old area, Our son is 10. He will be in his current program for at least another 3, possibly another 5 years, But, we knew what we wanted and where we needed to be to position ourselves to get him there.

If your child has finished school and is not doing anything besides staying home, it may be you need to do some investigating. If his disabilities are mild, but he has never liked school then finding some vocational programs may be helpful. Helping him look for a job in an enviroment you know he would be comforatable in is another possibility.

If his disabilities are more profound, I would contact your local school department to see what info they may have. You can also contact the local chapter of the ARC or any local chapters of national groups that are specific to your child's disability. If, in the end, he can not work because of his disability, he may be eligable to apply for social security and health benefits.

Answer 4

Special Ed helps some students and they can get jobs if they can handle it. I know several Special Ed students that have jobs. Some work in a restaurant and are bus boys or girls. Some work in grocery stores and do stock room work.

Answer 5

It really depends on the child, how severe is or are the person(s) (you know) who are in that particular situation. It is harder for certain special ed or special needs children to make. However, the majority do get minimum wage jobs. Unfortunately, not much is expected of them, so most tend not to be able to go past the minimum wage/dead end job spectrum.

Answer 6

Special Education does work. I have seen loads of success stories in the past decade. I have seen developmentally disabled individuals work as stock clerks, grocery store baggers, ticket takers at the local movie theater, janitors, and even childcare. If they need more structure, there are the sheltered workshops. The best thing is to team up with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in your area. One other good organization is the Centers of Independent Living who specialize in working with the disabled.

Answer 7

My son did very well in special education. I was very involved in his schooling all through school. His senior year of high school was his very best. He attended vo-tech school also. Now he lives in a group home and has a job and does all kinds of activities.

If a child does not do well in special ed it is because (1) The teacher is not up to the job, or (2) no cooperation from the parent. When I was in college I did music for blind and metally retarded children. I was appalled that so many parents of special kids either totally ignore them or smother them . Such was the case for one very bright little girl who was blind. Her mother actually sat next to her in class beause she refused to believe her daughter could get along without her.

99% of the children who are in speial education actually excell. Do not put it down.

Answer 8

Yep! Many of my ex-students did! At school we worked all day teaching them how to get on the bus, get to work on time, punch the time clock, deal with teasing, go shopping, clean their clothes, tidy their belongings, work out their anger and have a hobby. They were on work study and even knew how to write deposit slips for the account the teacher's opened for the kids. BUT once they got their diploma, their parents didn't support them in their efforts and stuck them in front of a TV all day.
So how is THAT special education's fault?
Now that I read another of your answers, I see that you are in a school which isn't helping you. I'm sorry that is true. Our school really doe do all the things I said, I wish your did. BUT since you express yourself as clearly as you do, I would say it is time for YOU to start letting administrators know that your teachers don't show up. That is a law suit waiting to happen! Meet with your counselor, case manager or principal and tell them what it is you want to learn.Ask them why they can't provide better instruction Good luck

Answer 9

Special Ed DOES WORK, however, the teachers are there to help them learn the needed skills, not to do them for the student! How about if mom went to school and talked with the teacher instead of having that lovely attitude that you come off with! There are numerous programs available, but you know what, the teacher is not the parent or the caregiver, why don't you or whomever is in charge get to know the teacher. All he/she wants is to see their students become successful. Trust me, a special educator is not in it for the 25K they make a year. They are in it to make a difference in a child's life. It takes more than just a teacher. Perhaps if you are so interested in this subject it appears someone in your life has special needs. Ask yourself questions such as: What have I done to assist with planning for this person? What have I done to communicate my feelings to the school/teacher? What have I done to help with job training/job applications/searching for jobs/teaching this person about interviews/teaching them to be self-determined/teaching them to be their own advocate?

Or, is it easier to place blame on a teacher who is underpaid, overworked, has 30 students on his/her caseload, and goes home every night wondering what is going to happen to this child?

Think about it!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

I understand your frustration. My daughter is in special education and we felt she was not making adequate progress. There is a child in 7th grade I saw that was working on 1 digit addition. Scares me to think this young lady will someday be expected to be out on her own.

The end result is, progress is determined by ability. The child should be progressing to the best of his/her ability. When full potential is achieved, goal is maintain status.

Starting in 8th grade transition should take place to help child decide appropriate next steps in life in be prepared for them. This is the law. If you or someone you know is not getting the right treatment, seek assistance.