Saturday, April 18, 2009

Avah's School!

I found out that Avah attends the Believe In Me School sponsored by Love Without Boundaries and ChangDe Kids.

Love Without Boundaries sponsors the education of over 300 orphaned and rural children in China from preschool through college. We are committed to helping as many children as possible to achieve the dream of an education. Our education programs aim to equip children for the brightest future possible!

Believe In Me Schools
These Montessori inspired schools serve children beginning at 20 months through school age. Children that attend these schools have a special need that does not allow them to attend regular public schools.

Our dedicated teaching staff attends Montessori teacher training in Beijing as well as other special education classes offered throughout China. They are committed to the development of these children that wait for their families or who need a skill set to live in society as they reach adulthood.

See teachers training photo show at: http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Em7cf3gr

The day in these schools begin with a morning meeting that welcomes the children to their school. Fun and meaningful activities engaging both mind and body fill their day.

Changde, Hunan – Believe In Me School
Changde, a large city in Hunan Province, is encircled by mountains to the northwest and opens to the plains on the southeast and has a history of over 2,200 years. It is known as a business center and a storage and shipping point.

The Believe in Me School in Changde, Hunan, opened its doors in September 2006. This school is for children with special needs who are unable to attend public school. The children in this school are thriving and certainly prove what a dedicated teaching staff, cooperation from the orphanage, and support from our sponsors can truly accomplish.

Children at this school have a variety of special needs, including hydrocephalus, CP, and cleft lip and palate. The school works with their abilities and supports them with their challenges. These children benefit daily from the opportunity to learn and play.