Yesterday, I found out that I am fighting a second kidney infection, within a year. The concern is complications with the diabetes. I'm sorry that I have not been myself for 3 days.
I did not get my calls made (to BYU or ISU), time was not on my side. (not expecting 2 1/2 days in-and-out of bed).
I had, when they came in 2015, looked into the University of Montana https://coehs.umt.edu/departments/currinst/speced/default.php as they were seeking to see, with their two PhD seeking students (Sis. LaOrange and Bro. Christopherson), if it was the time for a pilot program, much like the MBA program, offered on campus via U of U. It was a ME (Master's of Education) degree, they were looking at, and only 3 of us were looking at SPED. I was 5 years from graduation, and another was leaving in a semester. The representatives said that they would go back and present the idea to their SPED staff, but I heard no word, on any program, thereafter (other than we would not be offering a Master's program, here). Looking at it now, I do not qualify, as it is only for "currently licensed teachers", which I understand, would typically be the population involved. I like that BYU's offering is open to others who have worked with those in Special Needs applications, outside of education or the "teacher only" emphasis.
https://thebestschools.org/rankings/30-best-online-master-special-education-degree-programs/ Online, was my next emphasis (considering my children's needs). Only one, cam
https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/best/top-innovative-masters-degree-programs/, looked great, especially Capella University's 100% online, but it is teaching, and therefore would need certification. (Hands on is a better way for me to learn, any how, it is just figuring out/narrowing down options (while keeping them open-I don't know the programs that might accept/admit me.
Capella University offers a 100% online MS in Special Education Teaching
Of the 20, #16, U of A, in Tucson (where my mom lived when I was caring for her). She had worked at the University Hospital in Gastroenterology and Rheumatoid Departments over the nearly 20 years that she lived there. (She only left around Thanksgiving, 2014. Could create situations with my ex-however, who is from Mesa, AZ.
I loved that many of the top 10 were in the mid-west or upper northwestern United States. I have a connection to KU, as my sister went there and took me to visit when I was 16. That is a Midwestern town I would consider. It's only a hour from Kansas City (prob, 2 hrs, in traffic to the temple, but I got used to a 3 hour commute, outside of UT and ID). My concern is again, M.E. with me as an credentialed Baccalaureate.
My sister is planning to retire to TX and get a place in the next 18 mo. Tempting as U of T, Austin is my 9 years in CA and 7 in AZ remind me heat is not my friend (I'm Nordic, for sure-that's why I like it here!).
Lots to keep looking at!
Jenn's comments and that of siblings perspective, have created much thought and "disturbance" (not in the force) but in my own mind. It has been good to come to terms here, where I have the space to grow and be compassionate and learn the other perspective. I hope and think it might help in my on going efforts- not "jumping the [proverbial] gun."
Weekly quote: "I could take them over the border, to another state, in most instances, and tell them 'He was supposed to be a girl'". Jenn, Mother's meeting, Wed. Feb. 7th.
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