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Vpk Program
Asked by K.H. from Orlando
on August 31, 2008
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I was loking for information on-line about the vpk programs for 4 yr olds. I found several websites with some information about the vpk program, including that the "ch...
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- Hi K.! Your son does need to be 4 before you apply. Most centers that offer VPK don't even begin opening slots until just before the school year starts though so you ...
- Well if you live in Orange county then this site should be helpful. http://www.elcoforangecounty.org/vpk.html Another resource http://www.floridajobs.org/earlyle...
- the state of FL actually pays for all of VPK(or most of depending on the school)--which is 4x week for 4 hours a day. The child needs to be 4 by Sept 1st to start th...
Question for Parents Whose Children Are in Their School's Gifted Program...
Asked by L.A. from Chattanooga
on September 22, 2011
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First of all, I realize that gifted programs vary WIDELY around the country so I am just asking for general opinions from parents whose children are currently in the g...
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- I don't know how to help with this, but I can tell you from my husband's experience that if you are gifted, you will run into teachers that don't like your kid because...
- You need to talk to your school's special ed dept and look up your school board policies and learn what their rules are. Also look up the laws for your state (state d...
- I'm a bit unclear: So is there an actual gifted curriculum for identified kids in 2nd, and 3rd grades at your school? Is it full-time GT in all subjects or just a week...
Small Class Size - Should I Be Concerned
Asked by L.T. from Phoenix
on August 13, 2011
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We had a tour of my daughter's PreK class at Solano Elementary in Phoenix today, where she will be a peer for children with developmental delays, and found out there a...
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- That does seem to be a small class if your goal is socialization in the classroom. I would be concerned for academics, as well. Being the only child that does not ha...
- Sounds like a really interesting program. If you are otherwise feeling really good about it (the feeling you get from the teacher, the environment, the way your child...
- Wow- L.- As an educator and as a mom with children with and without developmental delays... I would not be worried - I would be thankful and keeping that my best kept ...
Looking for a Dance Class
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2008
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I am looking for a good dance class for my daughter! She loves dance and if I am going to spend the money I want it to be a good program so I am looking for feedback f...
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- There is a small school on Minnehaha Avenue at 43rd Street called Ballareteatro. I've taken my kids there - they have both performance classes and recreational, so you...
- Although I my children are too little to take dance class at this point, I have taken dance classes in the Twin Cities myself. Dance Institute (formerly Ballet Arts Mi...
- My daughter goes to http://www.danceendeavors.com/index.html in Bloomington. They are wonderful!!
Phonics Program
Asked by B.J. from Dallas
on May 22, 2008
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I would like to know if there is anyone who has or know someone with a phonic program that they would like to give away or sell cheap. I have an 8 yr old daughter who ...
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- I know this sounds a bit basic but you could try getting her the Leap Frog movies. There are 4 of them about reading ( and one about numbers). They might help her rele...
- I used starfall.com for my 2 kids who were both behind in reading. They loved it - thought it was a game & their reading improved by at least a grade level in less th...
- You may try contacting Scottish Rite. They have a trainig program for teachers- mutli-sensory reading and spelling (some school districs call it MTA or MR&S). Thye may...
Do You Walk Them to Their Class Room??
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on September 1, 2011
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So first day of First Grade at Public School is in the books.
At the Private school the Parents were required to walk the kids into their room and then pick them up...
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- My daughter started kindergarten last week. They allowed parents to walk them to their classroom for the first two days and then Wednesday was "independence day". At...
- By first grade I would the first couple of d ays just to make sure he knew where to go but after that id let him be a big boy and go by himself. Hope he has A great d...
- In our elementary it was parent choice, as well (classroom doors were outside). About half the parents walked to and waited in K (although we all stood at a distance o...
Dance Class Drama
Asked by T.K. from Pittsburgh
on March 8, 2011
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My DD is 6 years old. She takes 2 dance classes a week. Ballet, which she loves and only has 5 students in and then Hip-Hop which is a bit much for most 6yr. olds. The...
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- I'm on the fence on whether I'd let her finish there. How much longer is the ballet class? I'd be tempted to let her finish but insist that I be able to sit in and obs...
- I would find a better dance school. Here in Austin, there is actually Austin Ballet. They are the professional Ballet company in Austin so they are professional dancer...
- i would do what your doing let her finish ballet and then find another school to take her to. she seems like she has a lot of talent and deserves to be taught well.
Frisco Speech And/or PPCD Program
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on May 5, 2006
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My son, 33months, may be eligible for the Frisco ISD PPCD (probably at Riddle elementary) program. He is speech/cognitive delayed.
Are there Moms out there with wh...
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- Hi S., I taught PPCD for three years and the program, if taught by a dedicated teacher, is wonderful. Each child will progress at his/her own rate, however being put ...
- I am not familiar with the Frisco ISD program, but am a speech-language pathologist in private practice out of Allen. I take many insurance plans and would be happy t...
- As a special ed teacher, the best thing you can do for your child is to work with him at home. I am not familiar with that program, but I'm sure it's a good one. Jus...
Bully Program
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on October 19, 2010
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Mama's I would like to start a bully program in my daughters school. I have been in contact with a numerous of programs in our area and the price to have them come int...
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- Look into this: "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids," by Carol McCloud. This was a big hit at my friends kids school. Each kid ...
- I've seen literature including posters (the kind you hang on the wall) available and inexpensive. I think it was from the Peace Institute but I'm not sure. Look on t...
- My daughter's school is doing "Bully Bites." Check out the website: www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
Help with My Class Clown..
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on March 24, 2012
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My son is 4 (5 in june) .. he will be in kinder next school year. He has always been a very social child. He loves kids. He can make freinds anywhere. He is also a ...
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- I'd highly recommend both you and your husband reading "Taking Charge:Caring Discipline that Works at Home and At School" by JoAnne Nordling. I think this book would b...
- Simply set up a consequence for the undesirable behavior at an inappropriate time and follow through.
- You have just described my son, who is in kindergarten this year. He is a follower though, and will some how find the most rowdy child and follow them and end up in t...
