[nobe-l] public vs. private schools

[Kayla James]

I think I understand.

On 11/16/16, Renee Walker via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I am CEO of a private school. I have taught 35 years in public and private
> schools and often at the same time (flexible schedules). As far as
> accommodations for me as first a Deaf teacher and then as a DeafBlind
> teacher in public schools and private schools there were none. As a Deaf
> person who could read lips very well, I never asked for any and knew little
> ASL, anyway. That varies in states, though, and by individual school. The
> biggest difference is that with the ADA, you can fight for reasonable
> accommodations in a public school, and you will usually win. Likely the only
> times, you would fail is if the system is in a very poor or rural area
> without the means to provide or non-existent resources in the area. Private
> schools are often too small to provide. In my school, I can’t often provide
> for myself, but I work hard to make things work for my students who often
> come to me when they are NOT provided for in the local public system, and no
> other private school has the resources or even understands. By nature, I can
> help Deaf and DeafBlind students through experience and ASL which I am now
> fluent in with pro-tactile ASL methods.
>
> You can always demand, but you must remember the ADA only supports
> reasonable accommodations, so know your needs and your options and be
> willing to compromise or even willing to choose another location when your
> needs are too great for the school.
>
> Renée K. Walker and SEGDI Guides Nala and Joey (retired)
>
> In The Shadow of The Master Teacher, Jesus Christ,
> Renée K. Walker, Ed.S.
> Principal/CEO
> Wynfield Christian Academy
> DeafBlind Hope
> 143 Williamson Dr.
> Macon, GA 31210
> Monroe County
> (978) 563-9663
> Fax: Email documents to rkwalker at wynfieldca.org or mail
> (478) 845-2294 (Deaf IP Relay direct line)
>
>
>
>> On Nov 16, 2016, at 10:20 AM, Kayla James via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I was wondering about this, because I am looking at certifications.
>> One certification is the Acsi Elementary education certificate:
>> Association of Christian Schools International. Or just a public
>> school certification.
>> And what is it like in working in private schools vs. public schools.
>>
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