One of our readers recently experienced a series of problems with her grandson at school. She contacted us for advice.  We spoke with her at length and suggested a physical conference and use of the progress report featured in the parent toolkit in our previous issue.  Here is her response:

I just wanted to let you know that the meeting went very positively. The principal admitted that he felt the teacher was new at the job and had not yet developed patience with some of the students as yet, and that the suspension would be under review to bump it down since the incident happened in the course of play and there seemed to be no mal-intent. I can’t thank you enough for your guidance; they have accepted the progress report and I’ll be getting feedback two times a week. The principal is also going to see to Lenny’s* teacher placement for next year with someone more experienced ... because he believes Lenny needs this to keep him stimulated and focused.

Thanks again,
Vickie