We presented our concerns and a sound argument to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). MDE agreed, but left the final decision up to the school district. Unfortunately, for our daughter and for our family, the Holmes County School Board failed to agree.
After much distress and frustration, it was then that we began to heal and ask for forgiveness for those who, in our opinion, simply did not understand how to deal with matters as they were.
We later realized that things happen for a reason, and that what happened to our family was predestined. It was at that moment that we made a vow to help others in a way that the school district was unable to help Takila.
Thus, the Community Students Learning Center (CSLC) was born in our hearts and minds — desperate parents who wanted to save others from the pain and often ridicule our family suffered.
Today, the Community Students Learning Center now has a great working relationship with the Holmes County School Board, Superintendent, teachers and staff. I have even been blessed with the opportunity serve as a team monitor member for the MDE Office of Special Education where I have traveled across the state educating parents regarding their rights and laws as they relate to their child/children with special needs.
Throughout our difficult ordeal, especially for me as a mother, my husband Leslie was a “strong tower” who encouraged me to move forward.
The idea began as an effort to assist at-risk students who could not pass the state mandated tests, but now the vision has expanded to include all the programs and services listed here on our website and more.
We look forward to using them in serving you and your family as we continue on our mission of “Helping Others to Improve Their Quality of Life” – our motto.
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Beulah Greer
Executive Director