So I had the meeting today with the high school principal, asst. principal, director of spec ed, and all of my daughter's current teachers. It went way better than I thought it would. First we met with the teachers. I basically said that my daughter deserves to be educated and challenged. Her teachers for this semester were willing to offer how they might differentiate. They asked me specific questions on what I think is best for her and how they can make this a better situation. Then we invited my daughter in so she could have an opportunity to share her thoughts and opinions and ask questions. Finally after the teachers and my daughter left I told the admins that the lack of instruction last semester for my daughter was not acceptable and missed opportunities for her. While we can't get that time back it should be a learning experience for them and their staff. They tried to make excuses, but I held firm. Because I am a teacher myself (kindergarten) I knew better than the excuses they gave. Hopefully the point I was hoping to make was made. A GIEP is a legal document that holds them accountable for giving my daughter (and other gifted children) the instruction they need and deserve.
Thank you to all of you that offered me support and info. I have started a file with names and info you provided me. THANKS A BUNCH!
