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Post by avagracemom on Apr 25, 2006 18:49:33 GMT -5
I am so frustrated right now! Ava (2.5 yrs old) did a classroom visit to a Montessori school a few weeks ago to determine if she would "fit in" to the program. The teacher felt she was a little young but would gradually fit in with the other kids. Today I received a phone call from the administrator telling me not to send her application because the board will not accept her. And NOT because she has DS but because if they accept her then they will have to accept other children with disabilities! p.s. the board is made up of parents
Is this legal? They claim to be non-discriminatory and NO Where does it state any limitations on the children they would accept, i.e. children with disabilities. Needless to say the administrator got a real piece of my mind. But can they discriminate this way? The school is located in a church.
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Post by momofrussell on Apr 25, 2006 19:51:10 GMT -5
HMMMM interesting.... private schools can make their own rules... BUT.... if ANY place, school or otherwise.. private or public... says something like what they told you.. then yes... technically they ARE discriminating a certain "group" and I don't think being private and being able to make their own rules apply to that. I would try to see if they would put that in writing LOL  And then you could file a civil suit if you really were that willing... depends on how PO'd you are or how BAD you want your son in there...... A. |
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Post by hidyperson on Apr 25, 2006 19:58:45 GMT -5
I'm in Canada and they can say, we don't have the resources to handle that - is the same for you guys ? I don't get the impression it is - Curious Jeff
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Post by CC on Apr 26, 2006 20:56:33 GMT -5
WOW  I am amazed they came right out and said that to you I AGREE with A~ "I would try to see if they would put that in writing" My BET is NOOOO way. Chris goes to a private school for kids with exceptional needs and they do not take everyone. Even thou its a school just for kids with special needs they DO NOT take all kids with special needs. You have to go thru the process and be accepted and being they are private they can do it this way. Sorry you had to experience this BUT honesty if it were me and they said such a thing to me, NOOO way I would want any part of them, just my thoughts. CC ~ |
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Post by momofrussell on Apr 27, 2006 11:12:09 GMT -5
Jeff.... "legally" a PUBLIC school can't say "we don't have the resources" for anything... if a child needs something... a district has to provide it, period. A private school MAY be able to say that... UNLESS... the "team" decides private school IS the placement decision.. then the private school and public school district would have to work together to provide for a child. I hope that answers your question. A. |
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Post by poojamom on Apr 27, 2006 12:00:22 GMT -5
You were absolutely right on giving them apiece of your mind. You should also send them in writing about the conversation you had and how it made you feel.
But I will have to agree with CC on not wanting to be a part of that organization if they are not open minded. My 2 cents.
Rajitha
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Post by Ericsmomma on May 4, 2006 22:30:50 GMT -5
You know what's really sad, Marie Montessori originally started her schools FOR children with disabilities. All the teaching methods are geared towards special needs. In our area, the Montessori school is noted for including extremely "bright" and academically advanced children. When I went to check it out for Eric a few years ago, they were not enthusiastic at all....and they did not have ANY children with disabilities. To bad things got so off track.
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And then you could file a civil suit if you really were that willing... depends on how PO'd you are or how BAD you want your son in there......
I am amazed they came right out and said that to you