[blparent] cummunicating with school

[Steve Jacobson]

Rob,

>From past conversations, I realize that your situation there is somewhat
complicated, so I am not asking that you answer anything on the list.
Please just consider the following, understanding that I probably do not
have all of the details.

First, figure out for certain what information you hope to get from the
assistant principal.  If you are looking for something measureable such as
grades or an attendance record, be sure to just ask for that up front along
with asking for whatever process there is to get that information.  You are
best off not letting the assistant principal think you are just on a fishing
expedition to get something to use on her mother.  The school is not going
to want to get into what they might see is a conflict between parents unless
they already have concerns for the well being of the child.  Trying to send
an e-mail might be a good idea.  Different people have different patterns of
communication, and if the assistant principal senses there may be some
controversy, he or she may prefer to have communications in written form.
It is very important to have a solid idea of what information you need and
to approach getting that information as flexibly as possible.  Also, be sure
that you are prepared to help in some way when you get the information you
are requesting.

If you are concerned with the home situation, you may need to look for other
ways of gathering information other than from the school which might also
require a visit.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Kaiser
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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 8:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] cummunicating with school

I am having similar problems trying to reach the assistant principal for 
Breann's school. I am concerned about her current home status with her mom. 
I have left 3 messages for him to call me back & he has failed to do so. I'm

probably going t have to make the 8 to 10 hour trip on public transportation

down to Orange & meat with him face to face.



Rob Kaiser
hm#(442)242-7044
email;
rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
-----Original Message----- 
From: Jennifer S Jackson via blparent
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 12:34 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Cc: Jennifer S Jackson
Subject: [blparent] cummunicating with school

I am thinking of sending a note in braille to my son's school speech
therapist. If I had an actual braille writer instead of slate, I would
absolutely do this. I will finally get to actually meet her at the IEP
meeting next week, so will be giving her the benefit of the doubt until
then. I am biased against her already though because instead of responding
to my request that she call, email, or text me about my son's homework she
just told the classroom teacher it was not available in an electronic format
and expected the classroom teacher to communicate with me. I know how big
the case loads are for school speech paths, but that is not my problem. My
son's needs are my priority. Hmm, perhaps she is already unhappy with me
though as I demanded make up time for the sessions she did not have for the
first two weeks of school because she was busy with other things?



On the ups side the classroom teacher this year is fabulous! I could not of
custom ordered a better teacher for my son. She actually really knows and
uses sign language and has co taught for several years with a deaf ed
specialist at her last school.





Jennifer J

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