THANKS to everyone who responded

[Guest guest]

Hey again,

I was the one who said that the school district was wanting to video tape my son

at school. I appreciate everyone's opinions and advice. One person suggested

we just stall them and give them something they had to do. Well, we told them

we wanted, in writing, why they were doing it, what they were wanting to

accomplish, what guidelines were they " grading " it by , etc. Well, we haven't

heard from them about it anymore. To answer our questions would mean that they

would actually have to sit down, think, collaborate, and address each of my

concerns. What are the chances that they will just say, " never mind " ?

The lady who was requesting to do the video is actually the " lead special ed.

teacher " , or whatever. She called me on the phone and, while trying to use a

calm tone of voice the whole time, began to make criticisms about my son's

progress, his ABA trained aide, etc. She has been to observe him one time all

year, and that was last week. She was making broad sweeping statements about

his lack of social interactions with his peers because he did not talk to anyone

at lunch. That was what she was basing her judgement on. I, also trying to

maintain a calm voice, layed into her and pointed out that she had only been one

time, ..... Needless to say, my " calm voice " did not last very long. If she

said it once, she said it ten times, that I had offended her (especially when I

accused her of not having even read my son's IEP). Then, at the end of our hour

long conversation/disagreement, she told me that I was a very hard person to

talk to!!!! What a titty baby. If she thought that was being hard to get along

with, just wait till the IEP meeting. She hasn't seen anything yet. I am

totally capable of being civil and calm, but when the situation warrants it, and

it usually always does (because they just simply have their heads stuck up their

butts), I turn into the lioness protecting my cub. These people are evil.

Anyway, I do appreciate everyone's comments. Wish me luck.

Trina

[Guest guest]

I was wondering what a 'lead special ed. teacher' does if she only checks on a

child once a year? how in the world can she compare anything in his process if

she has not seen him at the beginning but just checks on him before his IEP is

due? I would be a bit offended myself. Evan does not speak at all but I

guarantee if he did, it would not be during lunch unless it was to ask for more

food! Don't get between him and his food.

Good luck at the IEP. I hope that you get every thing that you ask for.

Betty

----- Original Message -----

From: Montgomery

The lady who was requesting to do the video is actually the " lead special ed.

teacher " , or whatever. She called me on the phone and, while trying to use a

calm tone of voice the whole time, began to make criticisms about my son's

progress, his ABA trained aide, etc. She has been to observe him one time all

year, and that was last week. She was making broad sweeping statements about

his lack of social interactions with his peers because he did not talk to anyone

at lunch. That was what she was basing her judgement on. I, also trying to

maintain a calm voice, layed into her and pointed out that she had only been one

time, ..... Needless to say, my " calm voice " did not last very long. If she

said it once, she said it ten times, that I had offended her (especially when I

accused her of not having even read my son's IEP). Then, at the end of our hour

long conversation/disagreement, she told me that I was a very hard person to

talk to!!!! What a titty baby. If she thought that was being hard to get along

with, just wait till the IEP meeting. She hasn't seen anything yet. I am

totally capable of being civil and calm, but when the situation warrants it, and

it usually always does (because they just simply have their heads stuck up their

butts), I turn into the lioness protecting my cub. These people are evil.

Anyway, I do appreciate everyone's comments. Wish me luck.

Trina

[Guest guest]

Wishing you luck and best wishes. You can do it mommy bear, P. a

mommy bear as well.

THANKS to everyone who responded

> Hey again,

>

> I was the one who said that the school district was wanting to video tape

my son at school. I appreciate everyone's opinions and advice. One person

suggested we just stall them and give them something they had to do. Well,

we told them we wanted, in writing, why they were doing it, what they were

wanting to accomplish, what guidelines were they " grading " it by , etc.

Well, we haven't heard from them about it anymore. To answer our questions

would mean that they would actually have to sit down, think, collaborate,

and address each of my concerns. What are the chances that they will just

say, " never mind " ?

>

> The lady who was requesting to do the video is actually the " lead special

ed. teacher " , or whatever. She called me on the phone and, while trying to

use a calm tone of voice the whole time, began to make criticisms about my

son's progress, his ABA trained aide, etc. She has been to observe him one

time all year, and that was last week. She was making broad sweeping

statements about his lack of social interactions with his peers because he

did not talk to anyone at lunch. That was what she was basing her judgement

on. I, also trying to maintain a calm voice, layed into her and pointed out

that she had only been one time, ..... Needless to say, my " calm voice " did

not last very long. If she said it once, she said it ten times, that I had

offended her (especially when I accused her of not having even read my son's

IEP). Then, at the end of our hour long conversation/disagreement, she told

me that I was a very hard person to talk to!!!! What a titty baby. If she

thought that was being hard to get along with, just wait till the IEP

meeting. She hasn't seen anything yet. I am totally capable of being civil

and calm, but when the situation warrants it, and it usually always does

(because they just simply have their heads stuck up their butts), I turn

into the lioness protecting my cub. These people are evil.

>

> Anyway, I do appreciate everyone's comments. Wish me luck.

>

> Trina

>

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