[nagdu] Guide dogs and teacher observations

[Danielle Burton]

Diane, Thank you for sharing. I am also concerned about if a child is alergic to dogs. Also, the tie down is good idea.  

Danielle and Willa 


> On Aug 4, 2014, at 6:39 PM, "Diane" <vlasoff at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Danielle and Willa,  
> 
> I am not a teacher but I have had experience interning with at our local
> community college in the Assistive Technology Training Center.  Several of
> our classes were with students having various degrees of cognitive
> impairment.  
> On my first day my mentor instructor introduced me to each class.  I
> explained what a guide dog was and why she was with me.  Then I explained
> the expectations for the class as regards their interactions with a guide
> dog.
> 
> For the most part the students did a great job of remembering the rules.
> Some were very good advocates for my guide.  They helped other students
> remember the rules.  Occasionally either I or my mentor instructor had to
> remind a student but for the most part things went along smoothly.
> 
> Bettyjo, my guide, had a tie down in the back of the classroom out of the
> way of the vast majority of the students.
> 
> Most of the faculty and staff we came into contact with were inquisitive
> about Bettyjo. Once we got past the initial conversation about guide dogs
> there was no issues.  I can say I felt guilty about the extra cleaning the
> janitor felt compelled to do where Bettyjo lay, so I made a point to bring a
> blanket for her to lie on and tried to keep her as clean as possible.
> 
> Best of luck!  Kids will surprise you every time.
> 
> Diane and Jaxi and retired guide Bettyjo
> 
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> 
> Hi all: I am an education major and I have some questions about having a
> guide dog when doing teacher observations. For all you teachers out there
> how did you do it with a dog? Also, I will be in Special education
> classrooms. How do I handle that situation? What if a child is alergic to
> dogs? Or frightened? I know when I get my own classroom it will be easier
> because my pup can just lay under my desk op behind it but that's a long way
> away. Any advice on what works and what doesn't and how school staff
> accommoadte would be helpful. 
> 
> Danielle and Willa  
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