Letter about restraining Liam to school
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| Sun, 04-27-2008 - 10:53pm |
I just drafted a letter to he director of Liam's program effectively threatening legal action if restraint is used again between now the end of the school year. I also requested that the behaviourist who is responsible for Liam's class be at the placement meeting we already had planned for on the 7th. The 7th is dh and my "cut off" day. If the situation with his teacher and her trigger happy restraining attitude doesn't improve we are yanking him out and I will home school the rest of the year.
If we are allowed after pulling him will still do esy, but as it's a different teacher and only 3 weeks of half days, I think it's manageable. Obviously my goal is to not have to home school, as I'm not quite sure how to do that with Cian's day and Roan's ankle biting but I'll figure it out if I have to. I am truly hoping the letter will be enough to scare them into getting the behaviourist on board and the teacher to stop sitting on my 8 year old. We had a fabulous behaviourist last year; so involved and connected to the kids and this year I couldn't even tell you her name; in fact all I know is it's a she. I am a little nervous about the hardline legal approach....I am doing the right thing aren't I???
Dee








Dee,
I would be nervous too, there's a letter I need to write because the principle is denying Nicholas a chance to teach his class about Tourette Syndrome.
Dee,
The situation Liam is in is unacceptable and needs to change.
You and your DH are both teachers, so you know the system better than most. You guys are doing what you need to do.
I hope they finally get the message and come though for Liam.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
-Paula
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You are ABSOLUTELY doing the right thing. Don't worry about anyone elses feelings or thoughts about you. Feck'em, your kid is being messed with unnecessarily and unlawfully. They are obviously not using all other possible methods before restraint, which is what is legally required. Heck, I'm surprised they don't have to write up each and every case of restraint analyzing what happened and what they could have done to prevent resorting to restraint. That's what is required in a nursing home.
Go for it, girl. You rock.
Andrea, mom to
Graham
Miles
Anson
Graham
Miles
Anson
Well, that should get their attention!
Dee,
I'm so sorry you guys are going through this.