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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 264048"><p>Perhaps start with a conference to get the ball rolling. I think if you don't hear from her by the end of the day, then tomorrow, it would be fine to leave a message at the office. You could even send an email "I really need to set up a conference. I've also left a message at the main office. Please call me as soon as possible at (xxx) xxx-22222. That SHOULD get her attention. At the conference, you could talk about some immediate steps to help your child. If possible, your husband should attend.</p><p> </p><p>Tell her at the conference that you would like an IEP. Ask her for the name of the person at the school who makes these arrangements. If she doesn't give it to you or sayas she does this, don't worry about it. The next day, call the office and ask the same question. You can always talk with the AP.</p><p> </p><p>Then, call the office to find out what needs to be done to make sure that happens. Make sure your "ducks are in a row." Do you have all the evaluations you need? What else might you need? I have found that with schools it takes being polite, but firm and consistent to get things done. With a few schools, I've had to do all that, and then call the day before the IEP to give them a reminder. (Sigh). Make sure your husband attends the IEP.</p><p> </p><p>I found I had the best working relationship with- teachers who knew that I understood their difficulties with my difficult child, but at the same time, also understood that I expected them to be professionals and to work their hardest at helping her and our family.</p><p> </p><p>If you can't volunteer...see if you can donate some supplies or baked goods. I've worked at schools and it is usually appreciated. Just asking sometimes means a lot. It shows that you are aware that they have difficult days on the job. by the way, you can get really nice pencils on line that are not too expensive at Oriental Trading Co. A REALLY fun gift might be pencils with your teachers room number on it or "Fourth Grade." Something simple, practical, but shows that you were thinking about her and her kids.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 264048"] Perhaps start with a conference to get the ball rolling. I think if you don't hear from her by the end of the day, then tomorrow, it would be fine to leave a message at the office. You could even send an email "I really need to set up a conference. I've also left a message at the main office. Please call me as soon as possible at (xxx) xxx-22222. That SHOULD get her attention. At the conference, you could talk about some immediate steps to help your child. If possible, your husband should attend. Tell her at the conference that you would like an IEP. Ask her for the name of the person at the school who makes these arrangements. If she doesn't give it to you or sayas she does this, don't worry about it. The next day, call the office and ask the same question. You can always talk with the AP. Then, call the office to find out what needs to be done to make sure that happens. Make sure your "ducks are in a row." Do you have all the evaluations you need? What else might you need? I have found that with schools it takes being polite, but firm and consistent to get things done. With a few schools, I've had to do all that, and then call the day before the IEP to give them a reminder. (Sigh). Make sure your husband attends the IEP. I found I had the best working relationship with- teachers who knew that I understood their difficulties with my difficult child, but at the same time, also understood that I expected them to be professionals and to work their hardest at helping her and our family. If you can't volunteer...see if you can donate some supplies or baked goods. I've worked at schools and it is usually appreciated. Just asking sometimes means a lot. It shows that you are aware that they have difficult days on the job. by the way, you can get really nice pencils on line that are not too expensive at Oriental Trading Co. A REALLY fun gift might be pencils with your teachers room number on it or "Fourth Grade." Something simple, practical, but shows that you were thinking about her and her kids. [/QUOTE]
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