Just wanted to provide an update...I got a call from the vice principal and we are scheduled to meet with her and other "team" members (such as his teacher, guidance counselor, and other specialists) to basically troubleshoot my son and come up with strategies to help support him. In his case, they are concerned with academic challenge and his social development.
I'm interested to hear what the issues are in more detail and what they might suggest. This is our first major meeting like this so I am nervous. I tend to feel very emotional (just feeling overwhelmed and teary although I haven't yet actually cried when talking to teachers) when feeling like I have to defend my son or I am at a loss on what to do. I need to try be very matter of fact.
I took some notes from this thread and will try to incorporate some of these suggestions/ideas into the conversation if possible.
