FINDING HIS VOICE
God continues to do amazing things in Damian Jr's life. Ever since he was selected by the State of GA's Department of Education to participate in a pilot inclusion program, we have seen tremendous advances. Last year, when Damian was in 1st grade, he had the opportunity to be one of 2 students in the entire state to test out an idea of placing a child with significant special needs in a mainstream class of their peers for a portion of the day. We went through a strengths-based process that highlights who Damian is and how to best cultivate those strengths in a positive environment. So he spent 2-3 hours in english and math classes as well as lunch, art and music each week. The experienced has proven that it is so important to give our children a opportunity to learn and grow in new and creative ways! And for our son, he has had an opportunity to FIND HIS VOICE!
Check out a video that highlights his success and is now used to encourage other teachers, schools, and districts to adopt the program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
He is in year 2 and continues to advances in significant ways that point to the Damian Jr's love of learning, his teachers/administrators' commitment to excellence, and God's power to amaze all!
ENJOY!
