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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 85605" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Steph - go for it. Just remember, whatever you start, you have to follow through on. If you stop halfway, they win and are not accountable when they should be. Even if you start and agree to walk away - make it clear to them that you are making that choice, never let them think you have just forgotten about them. They need to know you are constantly vigilant. Maybe then they will be, too.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. And yes, it IS possible to be friends with these people and work as a team, even after you've planted your size 5s right in the derriere.</p><p></p><p>Do let us know how you get on. And remember, you are a mother - you don't have to play by official rules. So if t hey say, "You shouldn't have rung the superintendant, you should have spoken to the principal first," or whatever (just an example) you simply say, "I haven't been trained in your protocols. This is MY child, I want HER needs met urgently because as things are, she is not learning a thing. Surely you are not happy that your efforts are being wasted? Or would you rather we set in place a system to make her life easier, and yours as well?"</p><p></p><p>I also think you need a Communication Book, pronto. Things are happening here and daily communication (or almost daily) would help you get a better all over picture.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 85605, member: 1991"] Steph - go for it. Just remember, whatever you start, you have to follow through on. If you stop halfway, they win and are not accountable when they should be. Even if you start and agree to walk away - make it clear to them that you are making that choice, never let them think you have just forgotten about them. They need to know you are constantly vigilant. Maybe then they will be, too. Good luck. And yes, it IS possible to be friends with these people and work as a team, even after you've planted your size 5s right in the derriere. Do let us know how you get on. And remember, you are a mother - you don't have to play by official rules. So if t hey say, "You shouldn't have rung the superintendant, you should have spoken to the principal first," or whatever (just an example) you simply say, "I haven't been trained in your protocols. This is MY child, I want HER needs met urgently because as things are, she is not learning a thing. Surely you are not happy that your efforts are being wasted? Or would you rather we set in place a system to make her life easier, and yours as well?" I also think you need a Communication Book, pronto. Things are happening here and daily communication (or almost daily) would help you get a better all over picture. Marg [/QUOTE]
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