It's been a couple weeks since my initial 'discovery'. Since then I have spoken to a few close friends and I have been in contact with our school about getting help with diagnosing (officially) and assisting with Dyslexia. Unfortunately, I have been feeling quite let down by our school. I have received the name if the person who oversees the learning disabilities students in the Lower Mainland. But she has yet to contact us.
I decided to look into a public home school system that ALL my church home school friends attend. I have shied away from this school because they are public and so is the curriculum and because I have heard that the workload can be extremely burdensome. But being a public school means that they have access to the educational resources that Diane may need. I have really enjoyed the last three and a half years with Diane at home. We have enjoyed our relaxed style of learning. But now as she goes into the higher grades we will need more accountability.
Pros to changing schools:
A 'once a week' classroom setting with real teachers
A yearly drama production
School friends
Learning assistance
More accountability
Cons:
Heavier workload
Non-Christian school
More accountability
I need to remember that nothing is permanent and that change can be good. Having Diane in school once a week means that I will have time to catch up on other things. Lunch with friends, bible study, quilting, and the thousand other things I always think of doing 'later'. I think I may commit to making sure that I do not turn the TV on during those days so I can actually be productive. Maybe I will join Weight Watchers again...
Diane is excited about the prospect of going to school. I think I am too. Please pray for wisdom and direction in this area.
Praying for you, Sister.
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