Both dd and ds had a teacher who is a gifted blocker. She wasn't as bad with dd (and dd was our first child so we still didn't know better) but by the time ds came around we had a huge problem. He and his TAG peers languished for a year, while she 'got the rest of the class to catch up'. It was a tremendously stressful year for the kids and the parents. Thankfully, this wasted year was (mostly) made up for it the following year, when they had an amazing TAG teacher.
This experience has turned me into "that parent." Ultimately, it's up to you and your spouse/partner to ensure your child has the education they deserve.
ETA: I don't mean to say you are not doing your best. Just know that sometimes you have to take these issues to the person up the chain of command. We ultimately filed a complaint with the state. It didn't change what happened - or rather didn't happen that year, but it's paved the way for us to get ds the accommodations he needs.
Last edited by Agent99; 02/04/12 01:48 PM.
