Originally Posted by eco21268
I am NOT good in conflict and have probably been too namby-pamby about the whole process.

In the category "helped to understand" I do include "forced to understand through application of legal pressure" and other similar teaching processes.

But it's always good to start off the nice way. Eco, try not to beat yourself up. The situation is really awful, and you're prioritizing things really well.

Originally Posted by eco21268
So now I'm fearing *she* will struggle academically next year in this program (she is much more socially savvy, but is young for grade).

Don't borrow trouble. Different kid.

Originally Posted by eco21268
I think it's time for me to begin my triathlon training. smile I really just want to make art and music with my kids and sing Kumbayah around a campfire.

Yep. So few of us are on this road because we chose to be. Not a bad road. Just not the one we expected. Let the ninja training commence.