Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Holli The founders of The Monarch School felt much the same as you 11 years ago. Please check out our web site. We would be happy to talk with you about starting a school. We helped a group open one up in Guatemala two years ago. Nothing would make us happier than to have more schools equipped to serve children on the spectrum. Debrah Hall, Ph.D. Program Director Apprentice Program Summer Education Director The Monarch School 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055 www.monarchschool.org From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of holli_gregorySent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:04 AMTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Want to open a school Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children.Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I think more than anything - it is the sheer money it would take.... Insurance, paid staff, trained staff - and with our kids we're talking pretty much 1:1. So unless you have rich parents, most parents cannot afford the tuition one would have to charge - to stay afloat... I see that as the greatest hindrance... M. GuppyMy autism journey isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.... Texas Autism Advocacy: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org "There are some aspects of a person's life that we have no right to compromise. We cannot negotiate the size of an institution. No one should live in one. We cannot debate who should get an inclusive education. Everyone should. We cannot determine who does and who does not get the right to make their own choices and forge their own futures. All must." Subject: Want to open a schoolTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:04 AM Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children.Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 That is awesome -- but what range of the spectrum would you serve? That has always been my stumbling block -- my son is pretty significantly affected and still has toileting issues -- which prevents him from most day treatment programs or private schools. Also age limits - my son is a teenager, but still needs to be educated and still benefits from ABA.... God Bless Spectrum of Hope - they have truly been an answer to prayer in accepting him as the oldest, tallest, and probably one of the most challenging (yet sweetest & handsomest) students... LOL M. GuppyMy autism journey isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.... Texas Autism Advocacy: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org "There are some aspects of a person's life that we have no right to compromise. We cannot negotiate the size of an institution. No one should live in one. We cannot debate who should get an inclusive education. Everyone should. We cannot determine who does and who does not get the right to make their own choices and forge their own futures. All must." Subject: RE: Want to open a schoolTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:13 AM Holli The founders of The Monarch School felt much the same as you 11 years ago. Please check out our web site. We would be happy to talk with you about starting a school. We helped a group open one up in Guatemala two years ago. Nothing would make us happier than to have more schools equipped to serve children on the spectrum. Debrah Hall, Ph.D. Program Director Apprentice Program Summer Education Director The Monarch School 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston, TX 77055 www.monarchschool. org From: Texas-Autism- Advocacy@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Texas- Autism-Advocacy@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of holli_gregorySent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:04 AMTo: Texas-Autism- Advocacy@ yahoogroups. comSubject: [Texas-Autism- Advocacy] Want to open a school Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children.Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Where are you located?Regan Roth Fitzgerald, M.Ed., BCBABoard Certified Behavior Analyst Autism SpecialistB.E.S.T.www.bestaba.com reganfitzgerald@...Sent via BlackBerry by AT&TFrom: "holli_gregory" Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:04:28 -0000To: <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >Subject: Want to open a school Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 You’re right ! We looked into it several years ago in Lubbock and it was going to run about $500,000 the first year for 30 kids (two classrooms) not counting building lease and insurance. Tonya From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of M. Guppy Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:15 AM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Want to open a school I think more than anything - it is the sheer money it would take.... Insurance, paid staff, trained staff - and with our kids we're talking pretty much 1:1. So unless you have rich parents, most parents cannot afford the tuition one would have to charge - to stay afloat... I see that as the greatest hindrance... M. Guppy My autism journey isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.... Texas Autism Advocacy: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org " There are some aspects of a person's life that we have no right to compromise. We cannot negotiate the size of an institution. No one should live in one. We cannot debate who should get an inclusive education. Everyone should. We cannot determine who does and who does not get the right to make their own choices and forge their own futures. All must. " From: holli_gregory Subject: Want to open a school To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:04 AM Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm counting on winning mega millions on Monday. Any money I get from something like that is going immediately into a school/adult care facility. Hilda You’re right ! We looked into it several years ago in Lubbock and it was going to run about $500,000 the first year for 30 kids (two classrooms) not counting building lease and insurance. Tonya From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of M. GuppySent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:15 AMTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Want to open a school I think more than anything - it is the sheer money it would take.... Insurance, paid staff, trained staff - and with our kids we're talking pretty much 1:1. So unless you have rich parents, most parents cannot afford the tuition one would have to charge - to stay afloat... I see that as the greatest hindrance... M. GuppyMy autism journey isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.... Texas Autism Advocacy: www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org "There are some aspects of a person's life that we have no right to compromise. We cannot negotiate the size of an institution. No one should live in one. We cannot debate who should get an inclusive education. Everyone should. We cannot determine who does and who does not get the right to make their own choices and forge their own futures. All must." Subject: Want to open a schoolTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:04 AM Does anyone know what it would take to open our own school for our ASD children? I know a little bit about starting a 501 non-profit but as far as the school regulations, does anyone know where you have to get that info? IS it from TEA? I am so sick of the school district and the failures my son has to go through over and over again. He is in 9th grade and still at a Pre-K level even though he is smart as heck because the school keeps trying to place him in classrooms that are not conducive to his learning abilities. I figure it would be easier to open a school for these children so they can have a place where they can get ABA and other education specifically geared for ASD children.Any help would be great. Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I had thought about going this way, too, but my district would never approve it especially given the nature of our present relationship. Hilda Looked up info on the charter school. Looks like we would have to get the current school district to approve it. Do we think they would? I was a little confused on the type of charter schools there were but I guess with a little more research this could be attainable. Anyone else know anything about charter schools?Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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