A Child Left Behind
My child is more than 3 grades left behind,
the school districts have lost their mind.
What happened to No Child Left Behind?
Removing her from her academic path,
because her challenge is reading, writing, and math.
Instead of providing services to help
They put her in a hidden place to be kept.
My child comes home crying
as there is no denying
that the school districts are not applying
but only justifying
while my child comes home crying.
Told me she felt sorry for herself.
This is not good for her health.
This type of depression,
is stemmed from oppression,
brought on from regression,
by those who used transgression,
for the purpose of suppression.
Stripping my child of her rights,
don’t they know they have a fight.
Believe I’m gonna fight for her
didn’t know I had to be a lawyer.
But on the contrary,
she will get a free and appropriate education
by any means necessary.
I am fighting for a free and appropriate education.
I must admit there is some frustration
but
there is no hesitation
as I’ve educated myself on legislation and regulations.
No Child Left Behind and IDEA 2004
my daughter will not be left behind
anymore.
To get a free and appropriate education is an entitlement.
Not to fit the criteria of someone’s
ignorant
judgment.
Trust when I say
It is a new day.
A change is gonna come her way.
I thank God for who I am
I am a mother with a plan
I am a mother not afraid,
to fight the good fight in this decade.
I am a mother
dedicated,
to get my daughter
educated.
I do believe that in the end
my daughter will win
a free and appropriate education.
Well, written! I enjoyed reading your blog. The County is very tough on children with learning disabilities. The County claim they want to give all they can to ensure that our children recieve the best education possibile according to their disablities. They have fail our children claiming that our children have fail a class. Keep fighting; I am fighting too.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with you. I think the public school systems do all that they can within the federally mandated laws, such as IDEA 2004, FAPE, and NCLB. I have seen tremendous progress with my twins in Special Education. They have started in Special Education since IMPAC and now are in high school receiving job training. I would not know what to do without the public school system and their dedicated, well educated professionals, who have the best interest of my children at hand. I pray to God that more people believe and trust in the public school system. GO public schools and Special Education!!!
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