You’re killing me Smalls… really… you’re killing me.

[dixiehack]

Don't be a stranger, says the guy who went walkabout on two separate occasions.

 

[outofplace]

It's been 6-7 years since I've been on the board. Not sure why, but seems like a good time to revisit.

Just to clarify, I think it's safe to assume that by "action plan", the family is referring to a 504 plan. It's often referred as an "action" plan, between the teacher (or special education / 504 plan coordinator) and family.

While I used to be a college administrator, I took an early retirement 15 years ago (in my late 40s) & became an elementary school teacher. I've spent that entire time frame, in a Title 1 building.

Kids haven't changed. Not really. Same issues there were in the 60s & 70s, when I was in school, dressed up in different packaging. Kids are definitely not the major problem. There are outliers, of course. This youngster, for example. Now parents, politicians & self declared experts? The folks determined to dismantle public education in the country? That's where you need to start looking, if you want to diagnose the problem. IMHO, of course.

Welcome back. I'm not so certain that we can assume that was a 504 plan. Action plans can also be a reaction to a disciplinary situation.

 

[Webster]

If the parents had a kid with these types of issues and they just left a gun sitting around.

 

[Layman]

Welcome back. I'm not so certain that we can assume that was a 504 plan. Action plans can also be a reaction to a disciplinary situation.

You are, of course, correct. It's semantics, as well. I'm just going on how we've handled these type of issues ("these type of issues" doing a LOT of heavy lifting there) in our building. As a Title 1 building, we see a lot. It's also a matter of determining / defining if the behavior is the result of the identified disability. Which is why the school psychologist is usually involved.

 

[outofplace]

You are, of course, correct. It's semantics, as well. I'm just going on how we've handled these type of issues ("these type of issues" doing a LOT of heavy lifting there) in our building. As a Title 1 building, we see a lot. It's also a matter of determining / defining if the behavior is the result of the identified disability. Which is why the school psychologist is usually involved.

I hear you. I just think it is important to know what sort of action plan they are talking about to help understand just how badly the administration screwed up by not taking action sooner.

 

[maumann]

Layman

Welcome back
Your dreams were your ticket out
Welcome back
To that same old place that you laughed about

Well the names have all changed since you hung around
But those dreams have remained and they've turned around
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya
Back here where we need ya

Yeah. we tease him a lot 'cause we got him on the spot
Welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back