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[Guest guest]

well I just spoke with the OT. She has reported them also but this was for

slapping a child!!! The supervisors said she knew of no other reports against

these people, what a LIE! Now, I'm really mad.

Di

update, need an answer quickly...

Hi!

You may not agree with my opinion (which is completely fine) but I think

you have to give them a chance to fix the problem. Advocate on Nic's

behalf but be careful not to burn your bridges.

While I don't agree with educators yelling at children, I think everyone

on this list was yelled at by a teacher or witnessed the behavior against

another student. On the continuum of wrong behaviors exhibited by

educators it towards the low end. In the case of the aide, it's a fixable

problem. Had the offense been physical abuse I would not have the same

opinion. I would let the school know that you are going to monitor the

situation closely and if any type of abuse occurs you will call CPS and

also investigate legal action against the school for not adequately

protecting your child.

Take Care,

Kent

He called back and said he is confident that there will be no more yelling.

I said I will then call an IEP to have his placement changed and he said

Nic's placement will not be changed. I said why and he said there is no

reason to change it. I asked if verbal abuse was not a good enough reason

and he said the problem has been rectified.

OMG I am soo mad! What do I do now?

Di

[Guest guest]

Also, isn't placement determined by the TEAM? How can he just verbally tell me

there's no way Nic will have a change in placement?

Di

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[Guest guest]

>I would let the school know that you are

> going to monitor the

> situation closely and if any type of abuse occurs

> you will call CPS and

> also investigate legal action against the school for

> not adequately

> protecting your child.

I agree with this but would make sure that I said all

this in the form of a follow up letter per your

conversation with the supervisor - in the letter I

would document basically what has occurred and that

you requested an IEP meeting to discuss placement, but

that were TOLD there would be NO PLACEMENT CHANGES

made. Also that you would agree to a trial basis with

the stipulation that there is absolutely no

reoccurence. Be sure to include the words " verbal

abuse " . And I would try to say it all nicely and in

as professional a manner as possible Good luck -

you're in my thoughts.

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/1/02 10:53:29 AM Central Standard Time,

Kent_Moreno@... writes:

> . Had the offense been physical abuse I would not have the same

> opinion. I would let the school know that you are going to monitor the

> situation closely and if any type of abuse occurs you will call CPS and

> also investigate legal action against the school for not adequately

> protecting your child.

>

> Take Care,

>

>

> Kent

>

I think this is very good advice. Jessie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/1/02 1:38:34 PM Central Standard Time,

cooperhi@... writes:

> And I would try to say it all nicely and in

> as professional a manner as possible Good luck -

> you're in my thoughts.

>

>

>

> Neat trick! It makes me mad just thinking about it and it isn't my kid.

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/1/02 10:18:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,

writes:

> OMG I am soo mad! What do I do now?

>

Do you have a nearby law school? Ours runs a disability law clinic and the

profs write letters, make phone calls or meet with school personnel for

parents. I would be talking with one right about now.

nancy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/2/2002 4:19:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,

NEHolroyd@... writes:

> Ours runs a disability law clinic and the

> profs write letters, make phone calls or meet with school personnel for

> parents.

,

What a great resource you have!! Give me more info, please,I would like to

find out more about their services and perhaps pt something in our newsletter

about it.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Yes Di, Placement is determined by the team and you are a member of that

team. They should NOT be having meetings to discuss anything about your

child without you present.

Elaine

Re: update, need an answer quickly...

> Also, isn't placement determined by the TEAM? How can he just verbally

tell me there's no way Nic will have a change in placement?

>

> Di

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