Raise your hand if the phone number of your kid's school popping up makes your stomach drop? Hands raised over here too, friends. Today, we (Heather + Josh Avis) are chatting about recent challenges with our children’s IEPs.. what’s working, what’s not working, and why we’ve hired a lawyer. We’re asking tough questions.. Why does it feel like this system is built on something broken? Are separate spaces made to actually accommodate children with disabilities or to make others feel more comfortable?
Bottom line: giving someone a seat at the table or a high five in the hallway isn’t inclusion. Creating spaces where every human feels seen, known, and safe makes all the difference. And we know that the school system CAN work for some children in some places, but most days we feel pretty defeated. And strangely, it’s both devastating and comforting to know we’re not alone in this struggle with the education system. Friends, tomorrow’s a new day, so for today we’ll do the best we can.
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SHOW NOTES
Check out this post from Common Ground Society about the recent study on inclusive education in CA.
Learn more about the Inclusive Education Project
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