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Advice on Homeschooling
P.F. answers from Chicago on August 4, 2009. Good luck to you. There is a lot of support at the public libraries. I also was a public school teacher and ...
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- We've been homeschooling for a year and love it! I started with a "boxed" curriculum and then we soon went our own way. It was great to have the curriculum as a gui...
- Hi! I am not a homeschooler, but I was just on the Chicago Parent website and noticed a $5 off coupon for the Chicagoland Homeschool Expo, to be held August 7-8, pe...
- Hi, I really want to do this too, I feel I am ready. I have been reading lots of books and there is a resource center in Johnsburg, Il if you want to make the trek ...
ADHD Testing
M.M. answers from Chicago on January 26, 2009. If your nephew is in public school, he is entitled to services through the school - however, ...
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- J., My son is also ADHD but has not been tested (I'm sure he has this.) Anyway, for the preschool there is a place called "Tuesday's Child" which deals with the dis...
- Make sure the child gets tested for sleep apnea, which ADHD often gets the wrong diagnosis. her Family Doc should be able to do this one. Here is a good article: ...
- Illinois Masonic has a good reputation for diagnosing and working with children with special needs.
Stressed About Going Back to School!
M.R. answers from Chicago on June 27, 2008. If you're still interested in teaching, you may wish to pursue public high school special education teaching in ...
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- I also thought about the idea of bankrupcy. I would at very least find a good financial advisor that could help you chip away at your debt and evaluate the possibilit...
- I'm not a single mom. However, to add yet another change to your life and your children's lives at this time would be a challenge and very exhausting for you. I woul...
- There is the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. One you keep your assets, the other you don't. They are not specific to medical and I'm almost certain school loans...
Moving to Denver Area, Reccomendatinos on Best Places to Live/work???
Oct 11, 2009 ... Taxes are pretty low here compared to Chicago, so if we only had one kid, ... The public schools in the city of Denver are rated HORRIBLE. ...
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- Welcome! Highlands Ranch (South Denver) is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of ammenities, great schools and parks. It depends on what you are looking ...
- We live in Denver itself and love it. my kids go to a highly rated Denver public school, Cory elementary, rated a distinguished school. there are several such schools,...
- Hi K. - Here are some links to check out the local schools. Our kids go to a Cherry Creek school and we have been very pleased. However, there are a couple that ar...
Relocating to Fort Wayne
We currently live in the suburbs of Chicago so I am looking for some input on ... Our public schools are Northwest Allen County: Cedar Canyon Elementary. ...
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- Either Northwest, which is C. School District, or Southwest, which is Homestead School District. Stay out of Fort Wayne Community Schools if you can. Southwest is ...
- Hi J., My family and I also relocated to Fort Wayne fron the city of Chicago!!! We came to live in the Nothwest of Fort Wayne and we love it! We came to live in a s...
- Hi J., I've lived on the Northeast side of Fort Wayne my entire life and am quite partial to the East Allen County School district...more specifically Leo. I also ag...
Difficulty in School - Way Below Grade Level
Oct 1, 2009 ... Please have your friend check with CPSbecause they offer alot of tutoring services Some of them are free and come to the child's school Also ...
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- Have her threaten due process and demand an IEP (individualized education plan). If he is struggling he could get services for math, reading, a social worker.....more ...
- Good Morning, I ran into a similar situation with my kids. I have twins--boy/girl-who are in 3rd. grade. I recently transferred them from a private Christian Schoo...
- Some of the key words that she can use to talk to them are: Child Study team (this is a team of teacher, social worker, special ed teachers etc that discuss kids t...
What to Expect?
I would recommend getting her tested by the school psychologist if you have concerns. If you're in Chicago, the public schools can assess her and see if ...
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- Hi H., My son, who is 5 has autism. Here is how I found out: I knew something was different at about 18 months. He had been a slow talker and only developed a few wo...
- H., I have 3 kids and 2 have Autism. My 6 year old is severe. I would love to help you out. PM me anytime you want, and I will help you. Where do you live? I am ...
- My son was recently diagnosed as autistic. We wanted an evaluation and took him to see Priti Singh at Hope Children's hospital (By Christ) in OakLawn. I was not happ...
Looking to Relocating to Hales Corners
The schools are the most important because my daughter will be..." ... Chicago Public Schools · beach house for rent · relocating to · relocating ...
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- Here are two websites with information on schools. Great Schools has a wonderful comparison feature, as does the Wisconsin DPI site (mostly test score data). http:...
- I grew up in Greenfield which neighbors Hales Corners. I had tons of friends who lived in Hales Corners and I went to the schools in the Hales Corners district. It i...
- I would love to help if I could. I live in Wauwatosa, a suburb of Milwaukee, so I know the area fairly well. However, my daughter is 16 months so I don't know much a...
Sensory Problem Question
Chicago Public Schools can also do testing on her as well. Just call your local school, tell them the issues you're having and ask how you might go about ...
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- Hi D. Talk with your daughter's pediatrican about this he/she should be about to help you. Since you 've work at a school before ask them about what special accomodat...
- D., I have 2 sons with sensory issues, one has autism and the other does not. My suggestion would be to find a developmental pediatrician and discuss your fears etc....
- Hi D., I think the first thing I would do is talk to your child's teacher(s) and set up a meeting with the school social worker. Whether or not your daughter winds...
Dance Schools
Preschool & Head Start · Public vs. Private · Readiness to Start · School Lunch · Sick Child Care ... D.W. answers from Chicago on April 3, 2008 ... Possibly Moving There, Questions About Schools, Neighborhoods Etc ...
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- Hi, My 3 1/2 year old daughter just started the Academy of Dance Arts in Downers Grove just north of Kohl's off of Finley. She loves it!
- Steps on Main,in Downers Grove used to run adult classes. I believe they still do. stepsonmaindance.com is the website.
- Have you tried: Celebrity Dance Studio in Downers Grove? My sister and mom both take lessons there. Good Luck!
