I joined the homeschool legal defense association today. I did so for a specific reason; my son was diagnosed, through the school district, with a learning disability.  They called and told me and said as soon as I received the report in the mail they will be calling me to set up a meeting about what should be done next. NOTHING. I will continue to homeschool my son at home!  I was disappointed to receive this news. I was hoping he didn't have a learning disability, but, at the same time I thought he might. I also want to see a copy of the report. I wasn't there when they tested him and maybe he was scared. I know he told me he never wanted to see that lady again. School is hard for him and if she was tough he probably got scared and couldn't do anything.  I know he has difficulties with school but I didn't think he was behind. She said he was behind in many areas. If I don't agree with the report, I may pay to have a psychologist test him. Unfortuantely I live in one of the strictest homeschooling states. Now that my son has been diagnosed with a learning disability I will have to have my objects approved by a special ed teacher or clinical or school psychologist each year. 

I know what I want to do, why do I let other people intimidate me!  I have the right to homeschool my children and I wish I would be stronger in how I respond to people. I feel a lot better now that I joined HSLDA. I am so glad they are around.