[guatmom4113]

We are in the process of adopting an eight year old. I am a high school teacher and work a lot of ours during the school year 50-60 hours wk. I am strongly considering taking a less demanding position once our daughter gets home. Maria has never been to school and she cannot speak English. She cannot read our write. She cannot recognize numbers. I think she is going to need my help. Here is my question: Has anyone else adopted an oder child (around 8) and what was your experience?? How long did it take your child to become fluent in English??? Has your child been able to catch up academically, and if so, how long did it take? What about adjusting to American life??