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Post by 2pearl on Dec 6, 2005 17:32:18 GMT -5
 DS came home today very upset. The Spanish teacher (the one who made him wet his pants) got mad at him for not having his work done and "threw him out of her class" She is so mean to him. He doesn't have any problems with any other teachers. I feel sick in my stomach over this. We all know our kids have enough on their plates without being yelled and screamed at. I have a feeling that no matter what I say to her or how I try to resolve this, nothing will help. It's clear she doesn't care at all about my child. I hate this.
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Post by d on Dec 6, 2005 18:33:08 GMT -5
I forget 2pearl - is there ANY way of getting him switched out or is this the only Spanish teacher.
That stinks for him.
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Post by Mayleng on Dec 6, 2005 18:37:38 GMT -5
I would call a meeting with the Principal, this is not acceptable behavior from a teacher.
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Post by 2pearl on Dec 6, 2005 18:59:24 GMT -5
Yes, I'm going to call tomorrow for a meeting, I already know the principal won't do anything though. And no, there is no chance of switching him, this will be his Spanish teacher for the next 3 years.
This whole thing has me thinking though. I've realized it was really wrong of me not to disclose his medical problems or med issues to his teachers. It's not to fair him and it's not fair to the teachers who do care.
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Post by snorkeler on Dec 14, 2005 8:43:11 GMT -5
2pearl,
This is absolutely not acceptable behavior from a teacher.
Do not ever feel this is ok because he/she didn't know of
your child's medical background.
And when you have your meeting with the Principal you let him know that that is abuse. YOU need to take in a letter of formal complaint to have placed in that teachers file. I'll bet that if you are willing to document the incident he will disclose that the teacher has been a problem With others, They cant dicipline anyone with out proof and the teacher union will protect her unless their are verifiable complaints against her.
Snorkeler
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Post by angel on Dec 19, 2005 10:33:24 GMT -5
I would talk to the other teachers about it. They will probably give you some kind of opinion about what is going on. Then you will know better how to procede. I am sorry for you and your child!
angel (teacher)
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Post by 2pearl on Dec 19, 2005 11:18:39 GMT -5
I did talk to his homeroom teacher about it. It came up when she mentioned to me that she can tell when he needs to go to the bathroom because he starts fidgeting and tapping. I told her that it's been a problem his whole life. He waits and waits until he can't hold it anymore to go. Sometimes it's like his brain doesn't get the message that he has to pee. He's 11 yrs old and I still sometimes notice that he has to go and have to remind him to go!
Anyway, I had a talk with the teacher in question also. After reading an article on advocacy at Wrightslaw, I totally changed my approach. I didn't go in telling her what I thought she should do. I just told her about DS and how frustrated he is that he's not doing well and how I wish he could just feel some success....etc. Ever since, she's writing in his agenda every day, making sure he knows the homework. He just made an A on a test, and suddenly his behaviour has improved as well as his relationship with this teacher. I'm just hoping it sticks!
Thanks for all the replies!
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Post by Mayleng on Dec 19, 2005 11:23:44 GMT -5
Great job, using honey instead of vinegar to get things done in a positive way. Way to Go.
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Post by cosmos61 on Dec 19, 2005 12:03:47 GMT -5
That's great that things are turning around for your kiddo.
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Post by d on Dec 19, 2005 15:59:09 GMT -5
Good to hear 2pearl!
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Post by angel on Dec 20, 2005 9:56:54 GMT -5
Yeah for you and your son!!!
angel
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