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Originally Posted By Dorothy

I have a four year old that I adopted from Haiti last year. I am now in the process of adopting her sister who is seven. I wonder if anyone has any advice about helping the seven year old learn English and what type of school environment might be most helpful for her.
Thanks

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Originally Posted By Ruthie

I have no real advice for you, but wanted to say it is nice to see more action on the Haiti board...what agency did you use for your adoptions? How great that the sisters will be able to stay together! And how did you figure out how to do their hair? (I know a shallow, but real concern of mine!)

Hope you get your daughter home soon!

Ruthie mom of Greyson from Taiwan and researching Haitian adoption

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Originally Posted By Michelle

What a coincidence! We adopted our daughter from Haiti 1 1/2 years ago. She is now 4 and we are in the process of adopting her brother who will be 7 by the time he arrives. Our daughter learned English instantly and has been attending a Montessori school. We are planning to enroll our son in the same school for at least the remainder of the year after he arrives to "catch up" as he has not had exposure to any education in Haiti. I assume we'll need to do a lot of tutoring at home as well. We'll have to "play it by ear". If you come up with any ideas about education, please post them.