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To: LindyBill who wrote (12172)	10/13/2003 9:20:27 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793622

The more you get into it John, I think the more you will agree that "Spec Ed" is the biggest disaster in Education. Good intentions gone bad. Well, we do step on one another's toes and sometimes we do so without knowing we are doing it. My youngest is a special ed teacher in NYC. They do absolutely wonderful things. We just spent a fascinating brunch with she and her husband Sunday morning listening to the way it's individualized in terms of analysis and then turned into a fascinating education program. Some of the most creative teaching practices I've ever heard about. But then, it's my daughter and her colleagues.

To: LindyBill who wrote (12172)	10/14/2003 5:23:18 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793622

<<I think the more you will agree that "Spec Ed" is the biggest disaster in Education.>> My neighbor had a daughter in "Spec Ed". They determined she'd never get beyond being 8 years old mentally. That's the way they taught her. After she "graduated" HS she got a job at Boarders Book Store running the cash register. Now if you give her a $20 for a 17.34 purchase you get $2.66 in change and would you like to join our book club. 4 years and never without a job. I've seen regular graduates that would give you a $10 in change for a twenty on a $15 purchase.