tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post4966331409109914961..comments2024-03-05T19:56:36.517-06:00Comments on The Perlman Update: What Would YOU Do? **Take 2**Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-41008593898764179672010-12-28T22:29:05.198-06:002010-12-28T22:29:05.198-06:00So what was the response?So what was the response?Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883134785413980728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-24250715127360181172010-12-28T16:39:30.970-06:002010-12-28T16:39:30.970-06:00I wonder if this is a special needs kid who is fal...I wonder if this is a special needs kid who is falling through the cracks. Or if there is something going on at home to cause outbursts of such incredible and malicious rage. Is there a school psychologist involved? How can they just ignore this? Possibly because they see precious school funding going into his inevitable IEP...Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-10357995099215100862010-12-28T14:27:44.668-06:002010-12-28T14:27:44.668-06:00I think the letter is great, Jill, and am interest...I think the letter is great, Jill, and am interested in what kind of response you received.<br />As an ex-teacher, I had a student much like the one you described. It. was. horrible, and my hands were beyond tied as a teacher. I documented the CRAP out of everything he did, and he ended up in the psych ward at the hospital, and eventually was kicked out of the self-contained behavior disorder classroom years later, but unfortunatly the school has to document, document, document before anything will be done.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769967354682232429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-50025694386689258752010-12-27T10:02:01.753-06:002010-12-27T10:02:01.753-06:00I agree that this is a great letter. In my experie...I agree that this is a great letter. In my experience, squeaky wheel parents do get the grease, and that's important in situations like this. As a spec ed teacher, my heart goes out to this kid, who obviously isn't getting the kind of support he needs at school (and thus is acting out). The poor teacher and other students are suffering because someone doesn't have the skills/knowledge/funding? to properly program this child's day. I wish you luck.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-42773035692191078332010-12-20T13:59:18.717-06:002010-12-20T13:59:18.717-06:00Good Lord! I hope this is worked out satisfactoril...Good Lord! I hope this is worked out satisfactorily (is that a word?)!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741222609583042393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-58099345554203991722010-12-20T11:17:32.115-06:002010-12-20T11:17:32.115-06:00I have no answers...but I think this letter is gre...I have no answers...but I think this letter is great. <br /><br />Also happy birthday to your big ole six year old today. I hope she has a great day.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-70852153190972243392010-12-19T11:10:35.678-06:002010-12-19T11:10:35.678-06:00I'm curious to know what you think possible so...I'm curious to know what you think possible solutions might be? Obviously the current situation is unacceptable; where would you like to see it go from here?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790291204289635403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-79252302396005449692010-12-18T23:52:11.857-06:002010-12-18T23:52:11.857-06:00Hmmmmm. Tough one all round.
Like your letter, suc...Hmmmmm. Tough one all round.<br />Like your letter, succint and to the point.<br />I'm hoping...Have you had any response yet?Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505188013749321042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-73904612627726770822010-12-18T23:20:31.938-06:002010-12-18T23:20:31.938-06:00Oh, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this....Oh, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. My thoughts on schools and dealing with these problems are so unformed, but my heart will break when my kids face these situations. All I can think of right now is my mother telling me, little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems. Ugh.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-56824542016992676402010-12-17T14:37:18.645-06:002010-12-17T14:37:18.645-06:00And this post explains so many of the reasons I wi...And this post explains so many of the reasons I will not willingly teach public school in the states again. If this child should happen to have (and I'm not saying they do) some learning/behavioral disability and an IEP then their rights to a public education are protected under law and in this case it doesn't matter what effect it has on the rest of the class. At one point I was teaching 5th grade and had one terminally ill child and two non-verbal children one of whom was rather violent and prone to biting and hitting. I'm not a special ed teacher this was a general ed mainstream classroom. Never again.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110115324050851439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-11045096604417944752010-12-17T10:28:35.006-06:002010-12-17T10:28:35.006-06:00Way to sock it to them!!!Way to sock it to them!!!Brynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632080239103256045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-10476143936896201382010-12-17T10:17:21.746-06:002010-12-17T10:17:21.746-06:00Sorry to post again but.... Sorry Becky, but I don...Sorry to post again but.... Sorry Becky, but I don't agree. Anti-bullying programs are a bunch of bull**it. No video program will do anything if the school administration and staff don't do anything about it. It ends up being a waste of money. Our school talks a good story about anti-bullying but no one does anything about it on ANY level.I can't find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613321200230079978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-48564309057574880222010-12-17T10:14:16.358-06:002010-12-17T10:14:16.358-06:00YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
I'd copy it to the school bo...YOU GO GIRL!!!!!<br /><br />I'd copy it to the school board, too. It really pisses me off that more "accomodations" are made for the little **ckers than for the good/smart kids. I don't have a problem with every kid getting an education but that is OVER THE TOP and should be stopped. Keep fighting-You're right!<br /><br />Let us know the status!I can't find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613321200230079978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-9333073163288519022010-12-17T09:07:48.178-06:002010-12-17T09:07:48.178-06:00Good for you for writing the letter. Seems like th...Good for you for writing the letter. Seems like the kid has serious issues and may need therapy but that doesn't mean the rest of the kids in the class have to suffer because of him. That's just not fair. I suspect you are not the only one that's raised the issue and hopefully the principal will finally do something about it. <br /><br />My child is no saint but there is a kid in her class that's rather, ahem, out of control. Unfortunately my daughter is very fond of this child and wants to be with him all the time. That is very troubling to me because she ends up getting in trouble too. I have asked the teacher to separate them as much as possible, so they are not disruptive but it's an ongoing battle. <br /><br />Best of luck to you in finding a resolution you are happy with!!!Daniela Swiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375056786777183752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-1348357806108931362010-12-17T08:12:37.650-06:002010-12-17T08:12:37.650-06:00I would recommend that you copy the school board. ...I would recommend that you copy the school board. Every complaint in writing gets taken VERY seriously and you may get a little furthur. We had an incident in kindergarten with a bully and after repeated complaints, it was the letter to the superintendent that finally saw some action. Good luck!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399110239602330389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-77013683342094004332010-12-17T08:05:45.659-06:002010-12-17T08:05:45.659-06:00Bullying is a growing problem in the US but it is ...Bullying is a growing problem in the US but it is finally attracting national attention, and therefore $$. You could also request the PTA to hire an anti-bullying program. If they quiver, take it to the school district's board. <br /><br />It's up to administration and teachers to take it seriously, though, and that just depends upon the personalities and experience. Rising suicide rates in pre-adolescent and junior high aged kids, however, has pulled the pants off of the "you're just a complainer" response to mother's requests.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473430526446452527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-4964002585201249322010-12-17T05:44:26.033-06:002010-12-17T05:44:26.033-06:00It's a great letter. My guess is he has an IE...It's a great letter. My guess is he has an IEP and they feel like their hands are tied. I hope something changes. That situation is ridiculous and should absolutely not be tolerated. Wow.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-14675044986783982992010-12-17T05:15:53.462-06:002010-12-17T05:15:53.462-06:00That is a great letter. To the point. I understand...That is a great letter. To the point. I understand that schools want to 'include' all kids, but some kids... whether it is a child with a serious problem, poor upbringing, or both... need special handling, and the others need to be safe from such kids. I sure hope you hear from both the principal and teacher. If not, maybe the school board needs your letter too? Good luck, and i hope this kid keeps away from Riley!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667481504650498976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-88321510473288087262010-12-17T02:01:19.191-06:002010-12-17T02:01:19.191-06:00Good luck! I suspect the problem child needs thera...Good luck! I suspect the problem child needs therapy of some kind. Not that you can suggest that, but maybe someone should.Z. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704553385554129335noreply@blogger.com