hkc75 -
Thank you for that wonderful post!lol!lol!lol!
I feel like if my DS gets in to DYS there will be no magic wand for my prince. It will take more baby steps in the right direction. I think the school and my son can deal best with change a little bit at a time. DYS would be a big relief because I will have experienced support. This feels like a lot of pressure for me to get this right for him. I worry....
I wrote the application in one weekend. I had some much to say. It is very hard for me to judge what is 2 to 3 yrs above level.
I took 3 months to add information and edit. We have one minimum broad score in Math so I have the added pressure of needing to WOW them in the portfolio. I am done and still think there is more I could add like some video but we are not setup with that at home. When will it be enough? I need to get my house clean again and move on. I've put a lot of time into researching and yet there is still much to learn. It's going to break my heart if we don't get in. My husband said I shouldn't feel like DS's future rests on DYS. He will be OK either way. I know he is right.
I have gained something by putting all this info down on paper. I can go into our IEP meeting with our new principal and say here this is my son. He is not the average kid and needs more.
I do feel blessed the school is willing to work with us. I have a very motivated independent learner who is interested in so many things. My son has been blessed with a very supportive family and good health. This makes for a great DYS situation.
Thanks in advance, I needed the venting again..
