Hi, I'm a teacher, and am dumbfounded at what that teacher said in the meeting, in front of the principal. As a teacher, I try to keep the lines of communication open and send home a Friday Folder every week with all their work and comments. It is a lot of work, and often goes unnoticed, but it is worth it for those few parents who genuinely appreciate it! Does your son have an IEP? If so, the teacher needs to be reminded that it is a LEGAL document and therefore MUST be followed through. As far as tenure goes, it does seem that in some cases teachers can do whatever they want and not get in trouble, but that is in extreme circumstances, which it seems like you are in! I hope you did take this up with the board. By putting pressure on them you are putting pressure on your administrator and therefore your teacher. I would try seeing exactly what skills he is struggling with (is there an online textbook or access to the curriculum) and see if he is having trouble with the actual work or the way in which it is being presented (aka the teacher). Sorry this post is all over the place but this seems like it must be frustrating for you and I am frustrated just reading it!!! Good luck!! |