Further thoughts on UPDATE on starting teacher relationship...

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Just had a lightbulb moment based on what someone said-- " I'd call " --and also I

was feeling kinda weird writing a few e-mails in a row without talking. Maybe

the problem is that I'm writing instead of calling, or at least favoring writing

so much? After all, I'd never say all lot of this in person or would say it a

little differently. I tend to write instead of call since I have an office-mate

at work, so it is easier. But, maybe I should try switching, or mostly

switching, for awhile and see what happens? What the heck, I have NOTHING to

lose LOL. My boss won't like it, but we do have a handy hallway. And, at

least in this case, I already have all my thoughts written out, so I can keep

them in front of me to make sure I cover everything. I'm curious how others

would re-word my first paragraph to discuss such a topic in person? I could

just skip it and let my thoughts on his other issues speak for themselves. Do

you all think this might be better?

This was my first paragraph. Good morning, -----. Thank you for e-mailing me

about -----. I understand exactly what you mean about him telling you what he

thinks you want to hear but not following through. This is a classic example of

his Aspergers. You are correct that when you strip everything else away -----

does not take ownership and responsibility for his daily classroom objectives.

This is because he is not able to do so. If he could do this he would have no

need for a 504 plan and would not be being considered for an IEP.

Ruth