Qualified teachers?

It is really difficult to find qualified teachers of the deaf here. Usually they either meet the Secretary of Education's definition of qualified--being licensed to teach in a specific area of education-- or they meet our criteria: a Christian who knows how to communicate and work specifically with deaf children. Don't get me wrong; we want our teachers to be licensed to teach as well. And each that does not have a teaching license already, is in Saturday college, finishing the courses needed to get one.

We need specific prayer that the Secretary of Education will recognize our teachers as qualified. Otherwise they may insist they be replaced with teachers who are licensed, but have no experience working with deaf children, and are not able to communicate with them. In that case, no education would actually be happening. We currently have three teachers who are being trained; we don't want to lose those who are already trained, and experienced. This would be a step backward. Please pray with us. Deaf education is in its infancy here, and there is a lot that is not understood yet.