Who (else besides me) has dealt with a SPED teacher that seemed clueless and in waaay over his/her head? I'm all for being supportive and helping out as I can, but this guy has very little structure or control in the classroom and seems biased toward certain students. I've requested phone or in person conferences and the guy won't even acknowledge the requests; had to go to school today cuz my daughter was so upset about when she was attacked by another student in the class (not the first time) that she flat refused to return.... while in the office I AGAIN requested a conference - they sent me to his room to speak with him face to face to set up a conference time - the guy wouldn't even make eye contact, knew who I was cuz the office TOLD him they were sending me over, and wouldn't even acknowledge that I was standing there until 2 aides and the asst principal said, "you need to tell her when you can meet so she can go back to work". The asst principal told me she would make sure he stayed after school so I could meet with him then.... wtf???
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Re: grrr.....
Thu, November 9, 2006 - 12:51 PMit's sad but all to common,i don't know why someone like that would choose to work with kids with special needs.
stick to yer guns babe,you know what's best for your kid. -
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Fri, November 10, 2006 - 2:55 PM>>> she flat refused to return
Sounds like she has some of her mom's warrior spirit! -
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Re: grrr.....
Fri, November 10, 2006 - 6:09 PMyep... I think stubborn is *definitely* a genetic trait ;-)
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Re: grrr.....
Thu, November 16, 2006 - 9:27 PMThis is so common and it always makes me furious. I would call the District Director of Special Education and demand a meeting. Also, the principal should be involved as well, not only the vice-principal. The principal is responsible for EVERYTHING in his/her school, and that includes their special needs students. I've seen too many principals think special ed isn't their problem.
Hang in there, you're doing great!
