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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 264006"><p>I think your email is very good.</p><p> </p><p>The only small tweaks I would make...</p><p> </p><p>Instead of just saying next week...I probably would say...</p><p>Can you meet next week? Tues, April xx and Wed xx are ideal for me, however, I can meet any day next week if those days are not available to you. The reason why is that by putting certain days in writing...it forces her to look at her calendar. </p><p> </p><p>In addition, I would leave her a message at the school about meeting with her next week. Why? To remind her (subtly) that you are very interested in a meeting.</p><p> </p><p>I have found that teachers are simply human beings. If they sense that you sympathize with them a bit, and want to help them, it helps. Ask if you can volunteer in the classroom for special events. Ask if there are any materials they need for special events and buy them. Ask now if she is having an end of the year party and might need help. Just an hour of your time, might mean a lot to this person.</p><p> </p><p>However, you are your child's mother/father. So, you must expect them to provide good quality care for your child...even though your child has special needs.</p><p> </p><p>Quietly, find out who are the movers and shakers at your school. Call on them if necessary. If she blows off emails and phone calls, I would probably call the assistant principal first to complain. However, give the AP several choices choices for when you are available for a conference...indicating that you are flexible if those don't work out. </p><p> I would wait to see if these types of things work before calling the principal. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I agree with the other poster...start thinking now about summer. Is your child going to summer school? Are there any private schools he could go to part time? This type of arrangement always worked out well for our difficult child. If staying home, what about a tutor? A patient high school student once or twice a week. Can you ask the teacher for materials for summer review? Could your child go to some sort of camp for a couple of days a week and have the tutor two days a week? Believe me..."creativity" was my middle name when my child was younger.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 264006"] I think your email is very good. The only small tweaks I would make... Instead of just saying next week...I probably would say... Can you meet next week? Tues, April xx and Wed xx are ideal for me, however, I can meet any day next week if those days are not available to you. The reason why is that by putting certain days in writing...it forces her to look at her calendar. In addition, I would leave her a message at the school about meeting with her next week. Why? To remind her (subtly) that you are very interested in a meeting. I have found that teachers are simply human beings. If they sense that you sympathize with them a bit, and want to help them, it helps. Ask if you can volunteer in the classroom for special events. Ask if there are any materials they need for special events and buy them. Ask now if she is having an end of the year party and might need help. Just an hour of your time, might mean a lot to this person. However, you are your child's mother/father. So, you must expect them to provide good quality care for your child...even though your child has special needs. Quietly, find out who are the movers and shakers at your school. Call on them if necessary. If she blows off emails and phone calls, I would probably call the assistant principal first to complain. However, give the AP several choices choices for when you are available for a conference...indicating that you are flexible if those don't work out. I would wait to see if these types of things work before calling the principal. I agree with the other poster...start thinking now about summer. Is your child going to summer school? Are there any private schools he could go to part time? This type of arrangement always worked out well for our difficult child. If staying home, what about a tutor? A patient high school student once or twice a week. Can you ask the teacher for materials for summer review? Could your child go to some sort of camp for a couple of days a week and have the tutor two days a week? Believe me..."creativity" was my middle name when my child was younger. [/QUOTE]
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