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Re “Parents Face Charges for Keeping Son From School,” May 5.
I have a son attending Sierra Vista Junior High School in the same program mentioned in the article. To look at my son, you wouldn’t be able to tell him from the other children in the traditional educational setting. I agree that having the title of “severely emotionally disturbed” doesn’t always fit the children in the classroom. I prefer to think of my son as “emotionally challenging.” The challenge is for those who interact with him. Like Justin Cocco, my 14-year-old son is bright. I believe that the SED program has been the most effective program for my son since he started school.
My son’s two SED teachers, Allison Sheen and George Lapata, are professional, nurturing and encouraging. The SED program has taught my son to take responsibility for his actions. If he weren’t in this program, I’m certain he would be failing, not only academically but also personally.
Without programs like SED, many of our children would fall through the cracks and eventually into the judicial system. This program is very important not only to my child, but to all children who have difficulty learning in the traditional classroom environment.
KARIN A. RYCHWALSKI
Co-Coordinator, Santa Clarita
Valley, Children & Adults With
Attention Deficit Disorders
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