Dionne Lester is a Raleigh mother with a 10-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy and a rare brain malformation causing physical and cognitive challenges. The 10-year-old is considered a “hybrid child” because she doesn’t fit the typical criteria for a special education classroom but a regular classroom presents many challenges. Dionne and her husband are currently evaluating middle schools for their daughter. The challenge is finding one that can meet her unique needs.