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How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
It was a small lie, but it was a lie.
My DS is in two classes, he is dyslexic so he is a self contained class, and also goes to a general ed class for math.
Last night was my parent teacher conference with both teachers, and I met the math teacher for the first time. My son is with her two periods a day. However he does get some of the 'benefits' of the class too (trips, etc)
Ok, so now that I'm done with the background, here goes: we were discussing the state tests and I said I opt my DS out and she told me he would not be promoted if I opted him out. Which is not true. I nicely said to her that this was a decision that I wouldn't waiver on and my son's best interest was considered when the decision was made and she backed down.
Should I just let it go? Something about it is rubbing me the wrong way....
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Posted 11/4/16 12:14 PM  |
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DiamondGirl
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How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
maybe she does not realize that it isnt true?
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| Posted 11/4/16 1:03 PM |
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KarenK122
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How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
I would send a note to your principal and tell her what was said. First off she is saying an outright lie and state test scores should be absolutely no reason for holding a child back. It is against the law.
In my district, it is encouraged under the table of course, that none of our special education students should take the tests. It is not developmentally appropriate.
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| Posted 11/4/16 1:25 PM |
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Posted by KarenK122
I would send a note to your principal and tell her what was said. First off she is saying an outright lie and state test scores should be absolutely no reason for holding a child back. It is against the law.
In my district, it is encouraged under the table of course, that none of our special education students should take the tests. It is not developmentally appropriate.
See, that's my real reason for it, it is NOT developmentally appropriate at all for my son. And I think it bugged me more because he doesn't spend time in her class except for math
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| Posted 11/4/16 2:44 PM |
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BargainMama
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How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
I would probably call the Principal for "clarification" on the matter, and mention that the teacher told you he wouldn't be promoted, even though you know that is just not true!
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| Posted 11/4/16 3:51 PM |
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Maybe she was making a mistake, not intentionally lying...huge difference.
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| Posted 11/4/16 4:31 PM |
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
I would clarify with the principal. I feel like many teachers are pro opting out even though they can't say it. Maybe she meant something else.
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| Posted 11/4/16 4:55 PM |
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evrythng4areason
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How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Couldn't she just have made a mistake?
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| Posted 11/5/16 9:37 AM |
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BigB
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Schools are pressured to make sure that 95% of their students are tested each year. The state dangles the loss of funding but that is against the law.
You have every right to opt out of testing. However, the teacher now has to offer a portfolio option for that student. Maybe the teacher doesn't know what that is or what that would look like.
I would speak to the principal and if that doesn't get you a straight answer, I would reach out to the Sup.
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| Posted 11/6/16 11:50 AM |
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Posted by BigB
Schools are pressured to make sure that 95% of their students are tested each year. The state dangles the loss of funding but that is against the law.
You have every right to opt out of testing. However, the teacher now has to offer a portfolio option for that student. Maybe the teacher doesn't know what that is or what that would look like.
I would speak to the principal and if that doesn't get you a straight answer, I would reach out to the Sup.
I have never heard of a portfolio option and my school had more than 75% of students opt out last year.
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| Posted 11/6/16 11:59 AM |
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PatsBrat
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Posted by muffaboo
Posted by BigB
Schools are pressured to make sure that 95% of their students are tested each year. The state dangles the loss of funding but that is against the law.
You have every right to opt out of testing. However, the teacher now has to offer a portfolio option for that student. Maybe the teacher doesn't know what that is or what that would look like.
I would speak to the principal and if that doesn't get you a straight answer, I would reach out to the Sup.
I have never heard of a portfolio option and my school had more than 75% of students opt out last year.
Same here.
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| Posted 11/6/16 12:04 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: How would you react if your DC teacher lied to you?
Posted by muffaboo
Posted by BigB
Schools are pressured to make sure that 95% of their students are tested each year. The state dangles the loss of funding but that is against the law.
You have every right to opt out of testing. However, the teacher now has to offer a portfolio option for that student. Maybe the teacher doesn't know what that is or what that would look like.
I would speak to the principal and if that doesn't get you a straight answer, I would reach out to the Sup.
I have never heard of a portfolio option and my school had more than 75% of students opt out last year.[/QUOTE
the portfolio option bas mothing to do with opting out of state tests. it is a way to evaluate special education students that are unable to take state tests and other assessments that are traditionally used. it is used for our students that are severely disabled or delayed. it's called alternative assessment and is usually only used for our lowest students (I.e. life skills type of classes)
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