[StBernard] Fall News from Life Educational Alternative Program

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October 2007 
Life Educational Alternative Program eNewsletter 
Can I legally Homeschool my Special Needs Child? 


In This Issue
Bro. Kenny Forsyth, Administrator
Christian Education
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Bro. Kenny Forsyth, Administrator

I received a call from a parent asking for homeschooling information for her
special needs child. The first question she asked was, "Can I legally
homeschool my special needs child?" The answer is "Yes", and there are
currently hundreds of families nation wide homeschooling children whose
special needs range from attention deficit disorder to severe multiple
handicaps.

These committed parents are discovering that when they brought their special
needs child home to be educated, they came out of the "deep freeze" that has
kept them from making significant progress in traditional school settings.
Parents can offer their children individualized education, flexibility,
encouragement, and support through home schooling.

*	For learning disabled children who function best with "real-life
problems" rather than artificial worksheet tasks, homeschooling may be
ideal.
*	For medically sensitive children, learning at home provides the
opportunity for careful monitoring.
*	For attention deficit children who function best with uniquely
structured time and fewer distractions, homeschooling usually proves to be
the answer.
*	At-risk teens normally work better in a structured homeschool
environment due to decrease peer pressure, and school student/staff
confrontation.

However, the decision to homeschool a special needs child is a weighty one.
Many parents deal with their own fears of inadequacy to homeschool. They may
meet pressure from current school staff, or the state, to keep their child
in the "traditional school system." Many will encounter criticism from
well-meaning family and friends. Nevertheless, in record numbers, parents of
special needs children are choosing to home educate, and most are finding
that the rewards far outweigh the costs.

Careful discernment should be given if you are thinking about homeschooling
a special needs child. Our academic supervisors, and volunteer professional
& para-professional social workers are available to answer any concerns or
questions you may have.

Ten Steps to Successfully Homeschool Children with Special Needs, by Janie
Bowman.
<http:www.brightword.com/homeschooling_children_with_special_needs.pdf> 

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God and their personal responsibilities to family, church, and community are
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*	Wood Buckets
*	Butter Churns and more

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do. Prayer can do amazing things both in us and through us. Acts 4 shows
churches praying together and mighty things happening. So we are here to
join with you in prayer for your needs. It is God's people coming together
to pray for God's hand to move in each of our lives. Let us pray with you.
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Upcoming Events in St. Bernard Parish
		
	Homeschool Information Workshop.	 To be announced

	
Happy Harvest

The Life Educational Alternative Program would like to wish you and your
family a Happy Fall Harvest Season.