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This is a blog about the art of helping the children in our lives realize their potential and use their gifts, especially those children who may not move as well, the “crasher banger” kids, the shy types, and those picked last for ball games. It’s about seeing beyond the surface to discover who our children are and helping them shine. We’ll discuss how children grow and learn, how they move and use their senses, and why they do things like spin in circles until they fall down. Mostly it’s about all of us taking a step back and seeing each other for who we really are. That’s a tall order. We’re complex creatures. Let’s begin.

January 25, 2013

A New Direction for Schools?

January 25, 2013/ Moira Sullivan

It may not be new, but it's certainly rare. I recently heard of a private school that has created classes for children who have learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and other conditions that keep them from learning up to their potential in a typical classroom.

The school, Los Altos Christian, formed classes of no more than 10 students, and uses curricula which uses techniques proven to help kids who struggle in a "regular" classroom. I'm going to meet with their principal to find out how this works, and I'll keep everyone posted.

How exciting that something like this actually exists! I wonder if it would be possible to have similar classes, even at an additional cost, in public schools.

More on this as I get more information. Meanwhile, I'd love to hear people's experiences and thoughts as to how this could work in their community school.

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