Fabulous! Good for you! You have my full support! I would be happy to meet with Senators, Councilmen etc. All my best! http://www.ists.qimr.edu.au/

Nancy Segal Ph.D

California State University, Fullerton

Twins Researcher/Author

Jaako Kaprio President International Society for Twin Studieshttp://www.ists.qimr.edu.au/

I am a Professor and Educational Researcher at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. I’ve done some research on the school experiences of twins and multiple birth children in school and have presented at National and International conferences. I’ve even written a book for parents, teachers and school administrators on the topic...I’ts unfortunate that many school administrators still do not have or use the current research that indicates each placement decision

should be handled on it’s own merits and the best policy is a flexible policy. If I can be of any assistance please contact me.

John R. Mascazine Ph. D

Ohio Dominican University

Lynda P.Haydon

Multiple Birth Educator

I am from Westside Suburban Mothers of Twins Club.  I am having this put on our website and I am personally forwarding this request to all of our members.  We at WSMOTC support this decision so I will encourage my members to petition the Senator on this matter. Karyn Audycki, Membership Chairperson Suburban Mothers of Twins Club http://wsmotc.tripod.com/

I applaud you on your attempts to educate the 'powers that

be' on the unique needs and challenges of multiples in

school.  I'd like to let you know right up top that Multiple

Births Canada (MBC) has developed a Multiples In School

Support Kit, which may be of interest to you.  We spell out

everything, explaining why, in many cases, multiples need to

be together and why, as well as why the parents, teachers

and school principal need to make the placement decision

together IN EACH YEAR.  It can be purchased off our Web

Site at www.multiplebirthscanada.org  Are you also aware of

www.twinsandmultiples.org - an Australian WS focusing on multiples in school? If there is anything else we can do to

support/assist you, please let us know.



 

The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. (NOMOTC) has long been a proponent of the value of recognizing the voice of parents of multiples as part of the process of school placement. NOMOTC applauds you for your leadership in raising awareness of this topic  -- with educators, legislators, and the public at large.  As an educator, I certainly agree placement of twins or sets of higherorder multiples requires special consideration since it will most assuredly impact the multiple bond and in many cases  academic performance as well.  There are several current research studies on the effect on twins when separated into different classrooms in the same grade. Many of those studies point to zygosity, age, and previous experiences with separation as being significant factors to consider.  The early primary grades (PreK-2) being a time when many seem to benefit both academically and socially from being placed together. However, there is no universal answer. Best of luck to you as you continue your work to move a school placement bill through the NY legislature.   Mary Adcock, NOMOTC Advisor and Past President http://nomotc.org/
Thanks for the email.  I wrote a story on this subject last March which you can read at http://www.twinstuff.com/minnesotalaw.htm if you're looking for more information.  I believe the state of Illinois is also currently considering passing similar legislation. By the way, my twin brother and I attended public schools in New York and had years we were separated and a couple of years we were together. It's a decision I'll be making soon for my twin boys who will be entering kindergarten next year. Best of luck with your efforts. Craig Sanders Twinstuff http://www.twinstuff.com/minnesotalaw.htmhttp://www.twinstuff.com/minnesotalaw.htmhttp://www.twinstuff.com/minnesotalaw.htmhttp://twinstuff.com/shapeimage_10_link_0shapeimage_10_link_1shapeimage_10_link_2
I am totally and wholeheartedly approving of what you’re doing...the forced separation of multiples I begin to research 9 years ago and wrote about it for TWINS Magazine. Please keep me posted as to your progress. If you need a letter from TWINS Magazine to submit as an exhibit, please let me know. Susan Alt Editor in Chief Twins Magazine editorhttp://twinsmagazine.com/
I agree with you that there MUST be choice and that parents must have a say in the matter. I have signed your petition and circulated your email to other members of the International Society for Twin Studies. Best Regards.http://www.ists.qimr.edu.au/