Thank you for all the info. Some of those sites, we were familiar with, some not. My husband and I are trying to sort through any and all info that we get.
i really don't think homeschooling is going to work for my son. I know it wouldn't work w/me-even though I teach pre-school children w/special needs. My son just loved school. He was in a full day pre-school program for a full year and he thrived on it.
He took ownership and pride and still talks lovingly about his friends, teachers and the school.
So, we continue to fight. I'm going to use your "engine" concept the next time we meet with the city. Thanks again!