Individualized education is vital to a child’s success. This type of education helps both the child and their family, whether parent or guardian, feel a sense of pride and commitment because they are able to embark on a journey unique to each but common to both. They are able to set high goals individually and work together to achieve those goals collectively.
My child needs creative spaces, assistance with conflict-handling skills and time-bound learning. As his parent, I must be a motivator, encourager, guide and disciplinarian for these needs.
I find the lack of flexibility in traditional school curriculum unsatisfactory, and this has led me to become interested in our state’s new educational freedom account program, which offers families resources to find educational services that meet their child’s needs. Beginning next year, this will extend beyond private school tuition to include other, flexible learning products or providers that parents can select to build something specific for their child through homeschooling or microschooling.
So far, my child has benefited from several tutors while in public school. We have also purchased other educational resources. This new program will enable me as a parent to do much more by building a truly individualized educational experience.
I hope to see my child exceed any limitations that may be placed on him. I also hope to see my child excited about the learning process again.
As a parent, I will be right there on the journey with him the whole way.
– Brenda Randle, Trumann
