Is that okay? The part of the app. with the letter of recommendation asks how often the person is around the child. If that doesn't matter, then I can definitely pull that off. Do you know for sure? I've considered just submitting and letting them decide if it was acceptable. Hmmm.... thinking...
Just tell the truth and let the chips fall where they may. I know of at least on specific case where one of the letters came from Gifted teachers who were teaching a Saturday Class and had spend a total of 2 hours with him and a group of GT kids. It helped that he was 'playing up' that day, and much younger than his temporary classmates, and that the teachers were familiar with 'what gifted kids are like' and he totally fooled them into thinking that 'he was one of the oldest kids' based on his comments and engaged behavior. I came by at the end of the class to 'see if he behaved himself, given his younger age' and when their mouths dropped open, I know it was time to hand them paperwork.
Yup, I walked around with the letters of rec in my pocketbook for a month, ready to spring them on the first people who seemed even remotely possible. The other was from his once a week French teacher, and I don't know if she felt he was more than 'bright.' I didn't ask, I handed her the paperwork and prayed.
Of course that was many years ago, but DYS is great in that if you seem almost 'ok' but not entirely, they will call you and tell you what they need to see.
Best Wishes,
Grinity
