I can see why it bothered you, Treecritter.

It sounds as though it gave you the sensation that they see no problem with patronizing you and not treating you as a real partner in your child's education. I agree, that kind of subtle message is one to tuck away and check in on periodically. It's possible it was a series of mixed messages-- but it is also possible that it means something more about how the school/program views parents.

Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.