Education
I am not an expert in education, only when it comes to receiving it. Instead of writing something that would basically copy what is on the internet already, I decided to ask my high school's principal, Machele Kilgore. She gave a summary of how a brain tumor patient can go through their schooling while still in the hospital.
"When students are medically fragile, it is often difficult
for them to attend school on a regular basis. The traditional school system is
based on seat-time attendance, which means the student needs to be in their
seat every morning in order for the school to get the daily attendance
financial support. For students moving in and out of hospital appointments,
this will equate to many absences and lost credits.
At the time of the illness, a student’s well being is obviously the primary focus. Often school and academic assignments can bring a sense of familiar, and can often help the transition back into a traditional school when the student is ready to return. Earning a few credits, completion or partial completion of courses can help the student maintain grade level expectations.
I would suggest looking into several alternative education programs. The California Department Education’s website will be a great resource. Also, your public school may have some options for you to consider as well. Talk to everyone to discover what alternatives are available to your student.
A few options may include Independent Study, or Home Hospital programs.
· Independent Study is offered by most school districts and is usually an option for students to complete their school assignments at home, often under the guidance of a credentialed teacher. The student is able to earn credit and/or grades based on the completion of the work assigned. This can include local Charter Schools and online programs.
· Home Hospital is for more seriously ill students and offers support by a credentialed teacher to the student for minimal assignments each week. The links below will help lead you to a school option that will best suit your needs.
Independent Study (Ca. Dept. of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/as/
Home Hospital (Ca Dept of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843:gpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=Home%20Hospital
Charter Schools (Ca Dept. of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843%3Agpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=charter+school&submitgo=Go
Online schools http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843%3Agpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=online+california+schools&submitgo=Go
Private School Affidavit
If you have a teaching credential, one can also consider creating their own private school by filing and affidavit with the Ca. Dept. of Education. http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/rq/affidavit.asp "
At the time of the illness, a student’s well being is obviously the primary focus. Often school and academic assignments can bring a sense of familiar, and can often help the transition back into a traditional school when the student is ready to return. Earning a few credits, completion or partial completion of courses can help the student maintain grade level expectations.
I would suggest looking into several alternative education programs. The California Department Education’s website will be a great resource. Also, your public school may have some options for you to consider as well. Talk to everyone to discover what alternatives are available to your student.
A few options may include Independent Study, or Home Hospital programs.
· Independent Study is offered by most school districts and is usually an option for students to complete their school assignments at home, often under the guidance of a credentialed teacher. The student is able to earn credit and/or grades based on the completion of the work assigned. This can include local Charter Schools and online programs.
· Home Hospital is for more seriously ill students and offers support by a credentialed teacher to the student for minimal assignments each week. The links below will help lead you to a school option that will best suit your needs.
Independent Study (Ca. Dept. of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/as/
Home Hospital (Ca Dept of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843:gpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=Home%20Hospital
Charter Schools (Ca Dept. of Ed.) http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843%3Agpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=charter+school&submitgo=Go
Online schools http://www.cde.ca.gov/search/searchresults.asp?cx=001779225245372747843%3Agpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=online+california+schools&submitgo=Go
Private School Affidavit
If you have a teaching credential, one can also consider creating their own private school by filing and affidavit with the Ca. Dept. of Education. http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/rq/affidavit.asp "