Life as Jamie Knows It - 2021 Para Educator Book Study

In Life as Jamie Knows It, Michael Berube chronicles his son's journey to adulthood and his growing curiosity and engagement with the world. Writing as both a disability studies scholar and a father, he follows Jamie through his social and academic experiences in school, his evolving relationships with his parents and brother, Nick, his encounters with illness, and the complexities of entering the workforce with a disability. As Jamie matures, his parents acknowledge his entitlement to a personal sense of independence, whether that means riding the bus home from work on his own, taking himself to a Yankees game, or deciding which parts of his story are solely his to share.

With a combination of stirring memoir and sharp intellectual inquiry, Berube tangles with bioethicists, politicians, philosophers, and anyone else who sees disability as an impediment to a life worth living. Far more than the story of an exceptional child growing up to be "big," Life as Jamie Knows It challenges us to rethink how we approach disability and is a passionate call for moving toward a more just, more inclusive society.

NOTE: The hours will be awarded for the 2020/2021 school year. 

**15 ACT 48 hours will be awarded for participation in the book study series.

Registration Link: 

ZOOM link: 

ZOOM Dates and Times: May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Introductions, Syllabus, and Orientation

Tuesday, June 1, 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 15, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Hours earned: 15 hours

How it works:

1. Check out the book from the library or purchase it.

2. Check your email for the ZOOM link one week prior to the meeting.

3. Join into ZOOM using the link provided.

4. Read the book as outlined and shared during our first organizational meeting

5. Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas as we journey through the book together.

6. If you are not present for a ZOOM meeting, you will be required to provide a written summary of the chapters covered in order to receive your hours.

7. A certificate with your 15 credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study