Nicole Morton, a parent of four children at Ellendale Elementary in Surrey, is considering homeschooling due to concerns about the school’s support for her children with disabilities. Her daughter Nikayla, who has visual impairment, chronic health conditions, and autism, and her son Tyler, who has autism and other health issues, have not received adequate support this year. Morton attributes the decline in care to staffing changes and a shift in support worker roles from education assistants to inclusive education support workers (IESWs). She feels left in the dark about these changes and is frustrated by a new “stand back and watch” approach that she believes does not meet her daughter’s needs. Despite Surrey Schools’ claims of no staffing level changes and efforts to prevent shortages, Morton’s children have faced significant challenges, including Nikayla’s recent incident at school.
‘The School System has Failed my Kids’: Surrey Mom Speaks Out
Updated on August 15, 2024