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[quote=Anonymous]Ok, isn't common core the set of standards, not the actual curriculum?  I don't get the headline dedicated to just language disordered kids and later all special needs kids are lumped together.

MERLD Mom - I have to agree with those, as harsh as it sounds that kids need to learn to function in their environment to set them up for the real world.  I've had many conversations about this with our speech therapist as its a real concern but in the end opted to have everyone involved with my child go with this strategy.  Yes, my child struggles but when pushed and more is expected of him, he rises to the challenge.  Yes, he needs extra assistance and support from the teachers.  Yes, he will fail any question/answer work, but that is part of the learning and getting him to where he needs to be.  My child is not struggling with social engagement and one could argue taking this approach if anything helps with that as it places kids in situation where they need to learn it, adapt, etc.   A child cannot be forced into conversations but they can be prompted and given the tools to prepare them for when they are ready (i.e. what speech therapy is for).

My issue with common core is not the standards which I don't see as very high but how it is implemented and taught.  Some teachers teach better than others.  But, more importantly, I struggle with it so it makes helping my child very hard.[/quote]

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