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How long do I wait to follow-up? #171578 10/17/13 07:59 AM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 54 Midwest G Gardengirl09 OP Member
OP Gardengirl09 Member G Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 54 Midwest	We had a meeting several weeks ago at school with the principal, head of the district gifted program and DD's teacher. I sent an email out afterwards thanking them and going over the action points we discussed. (Never did hear why the gifted teacher didn't show up for the meeting, either. ) I have heard nothing back from anyone. In the meeting we discussed possible subject acceleration for reading and doing pre-tests on math units to see where DD was. So far nothing has happened. They are now in their second week of the actual reading curriculum and am concerned that if we are going to do this, we should do it sooner than later. How long do I wait to see what their plan is and when it will be implemented? I don't want to be one of "those" parents, but they aren't giving me much of a choice! Thanks!

Re: How long do I wait to follow-up? Gardengirl09 #171580 10/17/13 08:07 AM
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Chana Member C Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 222	I would have followed-up after a week.

Re: How long do I wait to follow-up? Chana #171582 10/17/13 08:36 AM
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KADmom Member K Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 690	Originally Posted by drtrum I would have followed-up after a week. I agree. I'd email them as soon as possible.

Re: How long do I wait to follow-up? Gardengirl09 #171583 10/17/13 08:40 AM
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HowlerKarma Member Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,181	Yes-- and give a date by which you "need" to hear back. Schr�dinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.

Re: How long do I wait to follow-up? master of none #171586 10/17/13 08:56 AM
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KADmom Member K Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 690	Originally Posted by master of none BTDT. Give the impression that you trust them and gave them space. Start with now that you've had a chance to implement the acceleration we discussed at our meeting of x date, can you tell me how it is working? This will give them a chance to quick do something if they forgot, or to answer you if they are doing OK. It gives them the benefit of the doubt, even if your dd has told you and you already know nothing is happening. If you don't get an answer to this one, your next email should be requesting another meeting. You aren't "that parent" if you are asking for information. It's just communication. Brilliant.

Re: How long do I wait to follow-up? master of none #171617 10/17/13 11:12 AM
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OP Gardengirl09 Member G Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 54 Midwest	Originally Posted by master of none BTDT. Give the impression that you trust them and gave them space. Start with now that you've had a chance to implement the acceleration we discussed at our meeting of x date, can you tell me how it is working? This will give them a chance to quick do something if they forgot, or to answer you if they are doing OK. It gives them the benefit of the doubt, even if your dd has told you and you already know nothing is happening. If you don't get an answer to this one, your next email should be requesting another meeting. You aren't "that parent" if you are asking for information. It's just communication. Great idea!!!! Just communication! Brilliant indeed! Thanks for the advice to all of you. Being new to this it's hard to know how much space to give them. Your previous experiences and advice is helpful! Thank you!

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