Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Is there another word for that? I've been a teacher for years in MIchigan and do not understand what is meant by that. In short, when you are having trouble with a teacher, you go to the principal Nothing happens, you go to the superintendent Nothing happens, you go to the school board. Quietly, with documentation in your hand. Keep a log and be firm. I join the chorus of people who say that ' Not rocking the boat' is not an attitude to have when you are dealing with an asthmatic child. BTW, our schools are not regularly tested for mold. Many schools, new or old harbor mold and it make it very difficult for some kids. Especially asthmatic kids. It's not the obvious and a child could get accused of 'faking' it , wanting to get out of school, etc. etc. As a teacher I could write a book of what excuses kids have used. But an asthmatic child is different, school needs to be very aware of the needs of such a child and teachers need to be more than aware.. They will do it, as long as all the rules are followed that school has in regards to medication. If the school has a nurse, she needs to have full disclosure of the Doc, what to do with the child in an emergency. As a former teacher, I can't stress enough for parents to work with schools and not to just show up to demand. Be there for Parent Teacher night, volunteer, make sure they know you as someone other than ' bitching', ' demanding' etc....you will be surprised how much those teachers are willing to go the extra mile.. And yes, an asthmatic child can do Gym, but it all depends what they do. Most can do it with just an rescue inhaler available right than and there. But if the child is allergic to molds and they are outside, like right now in fall weather, the mold in the leaves are maybe too much, or in spring the pollen. Some schools are picky about attendance to get credits. In that case you need to push for an individual learning program or what ever it's called in your school. district. Be polite, firm and persistent.. C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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