Usually the psychologist wants to do the observation - they usually do not rely on the parent to do that. In fact, I think testing/evaluating psychs generally do not trust the parent to make an unbiased in-class observation (I don't necessarily agree with that but I do believe that is the mindset). Will they deny her access to observe? I highly doubt it - it's very common practice here when a child is being evaluated though the necessary waivers and consents need to be signed. Either way, I do find it troubling they will not allow you to observe. However, I do know also that privacy is a concern. The teachers will never refer to another student in DS's gifted class by name - they say they are not permitted to do so even though they know my child tells me who is in the class with him. The psych doing the observing would definitely be a way around that as she would not know and would be bound not to reveal, identify or discuss the other children in the class by name.
Last edited by Irena; 04/17/14 07:01 AM.
