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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looking at the conversation, and the data, I think a fair and reasonable solution would be:

1) Eliminate MVA for K-5, as it is not working

2) Keep MVA for 6-12, but only for kids for whom it is necessary. Essentially, require a 504 or IEP the way you would any other accommodation that fits under FAPE.

3) Reconfirm with home schools their obligation to include MVA students in extracurriculars, and make sure MVA parents know who to call if that doesn't happen. [/quote]

If they keep it, families should agree to unscheduled home visits to ensure that kids aren't being abused.[/quote]

Then, they should do that for all mcps students.  Being in virtual has nothing to do with abuse.  Why don’t we start with your home first since you think it’s a great idea?   Or, mcps could increase funding to the MVA to pay for your brilliant idea as whose doing that?[/quote]

Of course there's a higher risk of abuse when parents have locked their kids at home.[/quote]

Actually no, kids can be abused in both school situations so home visits for all.  Your house will be the first to be visited.  And, that will be a new separate program and where will that money come from?   When cameras are on, teachers see the kids….[/quote]

Schools provide an opportunity for teachers to identify signs of abuse, and for students to report abuse away from their parents. This doesn't work for virtual, so we should make sure we're protecting those students a different way.[/quote]

Actually not always as it’s very easy to hide abuse.  Regular home visits is a great idea for all student.  They can catch things like abuse at home, abuse at school, mental health issues, food needs, housing needs, etc.  great idea.  I’m sure you would welcome the visits in your home. [/quote]

Unfortunately, it is particularly easy to hide abuse when you don't let your kids out of your sight.[/quote]

You make wild assumptions about families in the MVA.  Someone like you who is a bully is far more likely to abuse, but then again that would mean you actually spending time with your kids.[/quote]

You seem awfully concerned about the idea of home visits for your kids. Why is that? What would your kids say if they were in a safe place away from you?[/quote]

I have no issue with home visits.  I have nothing to hide.  Why are you against them for your family?   What do you have to hide?

Why do you assume my kids are never away from me?   Of course they are.

Why do you have such an issue spending time with spending time with your kids?  Why do you think you deserve to choose you kids school environment and we should not?

I’m sorry your home life is that difficult.  Maybe is stead of worrying about what others are doing take the time to fix things at home and build a better relationship with your kids. [/quote]

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