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Post by liasmom on Nov 18, 2007 11:19:36 GMT -5
What do you do when the Special Ed Teacher and the classroom teacher can not get along? I already had a meeting with the two of them to talk together. Peace only lasted a few days ( the weekend) and then they are pissed at each other and NOT talking. There are things going on in the classroom with Lia's aide that the 2nd grade teacher and the 2nd classroom aide notice but when I tell the sped teacher she just does not believe it and does nothing about it. The 2nd grade teacher is afraid to tell her anything because the sp ed teacher will yell at her. I need the two to communicate daily about things like this but it is impossible. I am thinking one more talk and if it does not work go to the sp ed director? The thing is, Lia has the sp ed teacher for another 3.5 school years. The 2nd grade teacher is the best teacher Lia has had. Very into having Lia in the class as much as possible and wanting her to succeed. Nancy
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Post by ALLISA on Nov 18, 2007 11:45:22 GMT -5
that sounds like you are in a terrible predicament.
You must want to slap them and say " How old are we ??"
Do they both recognize and agree that they have a problem ?
If yes, and you've already tried to intervene I'd say bring in someone else fast...wether it is principal or sped director...this should NOT be your battle to mediate !!
I wish you all the best !
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Post by gabe on Nov 18, 2007 18:52:34 GMT -5
Speaking as an elementary principal, you really need to be discussing this matter with the building principal. He/She needs to be the one that ensures that your child's needs are met. I agree, that the second grade teacher and special ed teacher need to communicate, but I would avoid having the second grade teacher confront the special education teacher about the issue unless the special ed. teacher is not following the IEP. This to me is a building principal's responsibility.
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Post by momofrussell on Nov 18, 2007 19:51:17 GMT -5
yep... I was just going to say the principal now needs to be aware of this. I'd call a team meeting and make sure EVERYONE is there and bring it all to the table on what is going on and how this is not doing a bit of good for your child!
A.
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Post by victoriasdad on Nov 18, 2007 21:41:17 GMT -5
i say put them in a room, throw in a baseball bat ,turn off the lights and lock the door, .... or talk to the principal
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Post by liasmom on Nov 19, 2007 11:58:14 GMT -5
Our principal is not involved in special ed. I will have to see how it goes this week and talk to the Special Ed director. Thanks for your advice. I do like the baseball bat one. I have always liked the special ed teacher and did not realize til this stuff that she could be such a witch with a "b". Nancy
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Post by Chris too on Nov 19, 2007 12:33:19 GMT -5
K, I'm wondering what the aide is doing that the other aide and the teacher are objecting to. The reason I wonder is that if your child needs extra-firm touch (because of sensory issues) than maybe Lia's aide knows this and is doing what is appropriate. If this is the case, then the teacher and other aide need to be trained in sensory issues enough to understand it if Lia is being placed rather roughly into her chair or something.
Of course it could be some special ed. issue that the 2nd grade teacher refuses to understand, but this is the most likely. I know that many of the pre-school teachers around here are having to have special training in this same issue because they refuse to understand that a rough touch is actually soothing to a child with poor propriaception.
Just a thought. And do get a mediator so you can get the issue resolved before anyone suffers for the argument.
Chris too
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Post by liasmom on Nov 19, 2007 23:13:55 GMT -5
The teacher and classroom aide object to the negativity of my daughters aide-picking at her. If my daughters aide is in the room, usually hanging over her- she slouches in her chair and does not pay attention. If the aide is out of the classroom- she sits up, follows along in her book or whatever and listens attentively. Another Aide from the sped room is the one who told me about the issue. Nancy
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Post by Claire on Nov 19, 2007 23:45:01 GMT -5
I also agree that this is something that the principal needs to deal with. It is very unproffessional of them to act this way.
I also supplement teach in other classes then Adam's and when I have a problem I go to the teacher or Principal. And no matter how one feels about the other, they should leave their personal feelings at home and go on with their job no matter what.
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Post by mollysmomma on Nov 20, 2007 6:27:54 GMT -5
mollys teacher (last year) had disagreements with her spec ed...but i found it very useful and never let one side know what the other was thinking. The teacher was concerned for mollys education...and the spec ed section was concerned with keeping personel available for all the kids necessary...and time management.
I would hear 'catch phrases' that would perk my ears up...and through the discussion...would be able to plan for molly a little better.
I miss that teacher...and the way she stood up for my girl. Her new teacher is nice, but doesn't know 'what' to do with molly...and leaves most of it up to the aide this year which is disappointing.
Good luck!
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