Thanks for all of the emails and comments about this. I wish I could say the meeting was great and we solved the problem, wahoo! But no, the meeting was not great, and we didn't solve the problem. I don't even know what the problem is. Neither does the school.
I'm doing what I do best. I'm making lists. I'm making phone calls. I'm asking for help. I'm not ashamed to ask for help and it is clear Michael needs help.
I believe in Michael. I believe he CAN succeed. I just need his school to believe it. I'll never stop fighting for him. That is my most important job.
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He’s so adorable. Best of luck with this new challenge. And I am hoping a resolution becomes apparent soon….for all parties involved. *hugs*
I just read this post and the last one. It’s really tough when it’s your own kid. All the professional work you’ve done is completely different when it is your heart out there walking around.
I believe you can be a strong advocate and still maintain a good relationship with the school. Even after I sicced a lawyer on my school, the principal still gives me hugs. You just have to tread carefully. Also, if you’re burning bridges, preschool is the place to do it before he gets to kindergarten and a school he will be in for six years. (Unless he’s in one of those preschool/elementary programs. Then NO bridge burning.)
You are a smart woman with a wonderful kid. Imperfect behavior in school doesn’t mean he’s a bad kid, you’re a bad mom, or that there is something atypical about him. Hang in there. Let me know if you need any support.
I’m so sorry. That’s got to be stressful. We’re having trouble with Nicky at school lately too. It sounds ridiculous, but he’s failing “nap time.” I feel like an idiot even writing that. But apparently he’s the “only” kid having trouble with it. We need to meet with the teacher too. And heck I’m a former special ed teacher! You’d think I’d be chock full of advice. But nope. Scared to meet with the big bad preK3 teacher. Super.
Something I read lately that we’re watching Nicky for is sleep apnea. Tom was just dx last week, I have it, and we both have family histories of it. And apparently kids can have it, and it can cause ADD-like symptoms. Nicky’s already snoring a bit, so we’re watching that. But then again, I think he’s 3 and he just doesn’t NAP. Expecting him to be quiet and still for over an hour after lunch is just not gonna happen. Sigh. I’m not looking forward to this meeting.
*hugs*
poor michael.
Is there a chance that you can come and observe him at preschool without him knowing it? When I used to work in preschool’s before, some of them had observation windows that the children thought were just mirrors. Perhaps even without this, you could somehow observe him discreetly at school. I am wondering if you can spot anything that might be upsetting him or triggering his behavior. They may be unable to find out what is bothering him, but you may see it if looking first hand. Just a thought.