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my daughter and school
Mon, 10/30/2006 - 23:06Topic: Parents & Caregivers
i have a few concerns with the school my 6 year old goes to.she developed epilepsy a year ago and we have now started treating it about a month and ahalf ago.Anyways when i told the teacher about it she acted like she was scared and now i am having problems with my daughter not wanting to do her work at least thats what the teacher says and when i went to do a follow up on how she was doing in school the teacher said that she is so behind and that in different words she shouldn't be in grade one.I found out from my daughter that the teacher yells at her then puts her in the hall.The teacher told me that she had enough and can't deal with her anymore.My daughter seizers have gotten better but not totally gone yet but the wierd thing is when she comes home with homework i would tell her that its time to do it and she gets right to it.I feel that she is doing well but the teacher thinks different.Do you think that the teacher has a problem with her epilepsy?She doesn't know anything about epilepsy either though.Any advise please
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Re: Re: Re: Re: my daughter and school
Submitted by scaredmom on Mon, 2006-11-06 - 20:16
Thank you.As for the picture thats fine but the thing is that it is out in the open where everyone can see it not just teachers.Im not ashamed about her e i just feel that we should of had a choice in it before they did it.Other parents can see it and also the students.We are looking into setting up a appointment to get all the necessary people together to educate them on it.We have been living with this for a year and she was doing great on the meds and then all of a sudden the seizers started again.She only has petit seizers so i really didn't feel that there was any reason for the picture.
Setting up an appointment is
Submitted by ekoorb on Mon, 2006-11-06 - 22:50
Setting up an appointment is smart but in the meantime, you should demand that something be done right away. Did they explain why this picture is up and who put it up? I am really shocked by that. Of course you are not ashamed- I understand wanting to maintain your privacy and protect your child.
Don't take this the wrong way, but instead of "scaredmom", you need to become "assertive" mom and stop allowing this teacher to disrepect you and your child. I really find her ignorance and insensitivity offensive. Stand up and demand! If you want the picture down and they can't give you a good reason why it is necessary that a picture of your daugther is on the wall having a seizure, then demand that they take it down. Go to the principle or if to no avail, go to the superintendant.
Also, as far as her learning difficulties, demand the individual education plan. You mentioned you are from Canada. I don't know the laws where you are from but you must have some rights. Demand them. Put your foot DOWN! Your child deserves this and your child's teacher does not deserve her.
I do not mean to sound angry but this teacher seems to think she can do whatever she wants with no consequences. Show her the consequences. Don't be afraid- she has no right to act as she does.
Re: Re: Re: my daughter and school
Submitted by d00r on Sun, 2006-11-05 - 23:35
Scaredmom, My daughter is in JK (here in Ontario, Canada) and was diagnosed with E (50-100 absence seizures a day)just before starting school. The day before school started, my daughter & I went in and talked to her teacher. I also made up an information sheet with all her emergency contact info, what happens during and after a seizure, how often they occur, and possible medications side effects. The teacher was able to witness a seizure first hand which was helpful. I believe the picture posting in the teacher's lounge is a great idea, especially if a substitute teacher has to come in for any reason. My daughter's teacher seems to be dealing with the E very well, as we still can't get it controlled, even a little, by meds yet. I just hope her future teachers are just as understanding. You have a right to be worried about your child's education. If there is a problem with the teacher then you should definately start moving up. Our schoolboard's official complaint/problem handling is: 1.TEACHER-Handle the problem as soon as possible.If possible, arrange an interview with the teacher to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve the matter at this stage. 2.PRINCIPAL-involve the Principal directly if you fail to resolve the matter. (You can even try emailing the principal. That way you can get your details straight ahead of time. And have something documented if you need to go further) 3.SUPERINTENDENT 4. DIRECTOR of Education. 5. APPEAL to the Board. Scaredmom, you are your child's best advocate. Ravyn can't speak up or defend herself, so you need to.