Once Upon a Time – Deborah’s Story

A great education is more than just a fairy tale.

Parent Deborah C. took the time to fill us in on her story after she was able to exercise her right to choose an accredited school for her children.  Read her story to find out more and please consider support CEAM with a donation today.

My children and I live in Velda City.  I have a son who is a junior and attends Francis Howell North.  My daughter is a 7^th grader and attends Mary E Bryan Middle School in the Francis Howell School District.  I chose to send my children to Francis Howell School District.  I wanted to give my children the best opportunity to obtain a good education.  I wanted them to experience an environment where they could learn and ENJOY it.  The experience so far has been great for my son.  I see a totally different person.  He enjoys school very much and so does my daughter.  The staff at Francis Howell is very caring and they want the children to learn.  What I have learned is that right off the top, if there are problems with your child learning something, it’s dealt with right away, not just when it’s report card time.  I hope that this continues throughout the rest of his school years.  My son had already told me that he doesn’t want to go back to his old school, even if they are reaccredited before he graduates.

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Spreading the word about education reform by raising Public Awareness
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Bringing people together through Grassroots Organizing
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Help parents get at seat at the table through specialized training at Parent Academy
Your support enables us to reach more parents for our Parent Academy. Our training sessions take place in community gathering spots such as libraries, churches, and community centers. Parent graduates of our program then organize themselves and find ongoing support through chapters of the new Missouri Parent Union.

Parent training and financial assistance program for Special Needs Learners
No one feels the need for greater parental decision-making as much as the parents of special learners. Our staff can provide valuable training for parents of special learners when it comes to understanding their rights and navigating the IEP process. If a new educational environment is in the child’s best interest, CEAM’s financial assistance program occasionally can provide scholarships to fill the gaps in costs related to tuition and fees for special services.

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You can join the CEAM TEAM with a donation of any amount. Here are some suggested giving levels to consider:

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Choice Supporter : Gifts of $500 to $999

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