SN posting photos of her "special" students on FB and instagram

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP- Do you have an update?

OP here. I met with the principal and made it clear I thought it was an honest mistake. I was pretty protective of the teacher and while usually my policy is to address the teacher first, I explained why I didn't this time. I even said something like I know she is just showing she loves her job and cares about our kids, but her public comments could be misconstrued.

She is not going to get in trouble. The principal thought I should have said something to the teacher first. Principal didn't really see this as a big deal since they post photos of kids online all the time, but the teacher will be told to remove the photos. I explained the difference (disclosing SN status and personal FB), but she was somewhat flippant. She even joked with me asking why I am googling teachers and go through FB photos. She doesn't think there is a policy and I did make some calls and everyone in various offices thinks there is a policy that gets specific with social media, but nobody knows where to find this policy. (FCPS incase anyone here knows where I might find the actual policy.) I have read quite a few documents people suggested, but things are not clear enough.

I'm glad the teacher has been spoken to (photos are down, but I guess they could still be there and just private.) I was however disappointed that the principal didn't take this more seriously. She has children of her own (middle school and highschool), but as far as I know they don't have SN. You shouldn't need to have a child with SN to get it, but I bet if she did have a child with SN her reaction would have been different. Would love to present her with a written policy so she takes this more seriously.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:LOL privacy? You must be an older parent, this isn't going to be an issue with the next generation of parents, The millennials know that everything is public now a days.

^^^ This is the sort of person who would Instagram someone's medical records.

Social media is the wild frontier for now, but the legal system will catch up. Hope they protect the children of bloggers too, but that is a whole different can o worms.

Its the great equalizer now, you shouldn't feel embarrassed to hide anything. And if you are you should have though about it before doing it. I bet you will think twice now.

Think twice about having medical records that you don't want publicly disclosed? This is one of the fucking dumbest comments I've ever read on here, congrats!

There is nothing to be embarrassed about medically. Even the president discloses his medical checkups.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I would be disturbed by the response.

I think this as a whole is clear - records include your student's photo, which teacher obtained while acting for FCPS, and she is not permitted to release it or information regard students' disability/special education status.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/schoolcounseling/documents/ssrm.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL privacy? You must be an older parent, this isn't going to be an issue with the next generation of parents, The millennials know that everything is public now a days.

^^^ This is the sort of person who would Instagram someone's medical records.

Social media is the wild frontier for now, but the legal system will catch up. Hope they protect the children of bloggers too, but that is a whole different can o worms.

Its the great equalizer now, you shouldn't feel embarrassed to hide anything. And if you are you should have though about it before doing it. I bet you will think twice now.[/quote

You are clearly a privileged idiot who has never experienced the slightest stigma in your life. If you had, you might have a lick of empathy. You post like a borderline sociopath.

SN and mental health issues are HEAVILY stigmatized in US society. People keep that information private for a reason.

You are idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- Do you have an update?

OP here. I met with the principal and made it clear I thought it was an honest mistake. I was pretty protective of the teacher and while usually my policy is to address the teacher first, I explained why I didn't this time. I even said something like I know she is just showing she loves her job and cares about our kids, but her public comments could be misconstrued.

She is not going to get in trouble. The principal thought I should have said something to the teacher first. Principal didn't really see this as a big deal since they post photos of kids online all the time, but the teacher will be told to remove the photos. I explained the difference (disclosing SN status and personal FB), but she was somewhat flippant. She even joked with me asking why I am googling teachers and go through FB photos. She doesn't think there is a policy and I did make some calls and everyone in various offices thinks there is a policy that gets specific with social media, but nobody knows where to find this policy. (FCPS incase anyone here knows where I might find the actual policy.) I have read quite a few documents people suggested, but things are not clear enough.

I'm glad the teacher has been spoken to (photos are down, but I guess they could still be there and just private.) I was however disappointed that the principal didn't take this more seriously. She has children of her own (middle school and highschool), but as far as I know they don't have SN. You shouldn't need to have a child with SN to get it, but I bet if she did have a child with SN her reaction would have been different. Would love to present her with a written policy so she takes this more seriously.

That's a really disappointing response. And she never should have told you that you should have talked to the teacher first. I actually would let the county department of Special Education know about how the Principal handled this as well as the Principal's supervisor. (this is coming from someone who told you to go easy on the teacher).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL privacy? You must be an older parent, this isn't going to be an issue with the next generation of parents, The millennials know that everything is public now a days.

^^^ This is the sort of person who would Instagram someone's medical records.

Social media is the wild frontier for now, but the legal system will catch up. Hope they protect the children of bloggers too, but that is a whole different can o worms.

Its the great equalizer now, you shouldn't feel embarrassed to hide anything. And if you are you should have though about it before doing it. I bet you will think twice now.

Think twice about having medical records that you don't want publicly disclosed? This is one of the fucking dumbest comments I've ever read on here, congrats!

There is nothing to be embarrassed about medically. Even the president discloses his medical checkups.

You seem like an incredibly naive and/or ignorant person.

[Anonymous]

Pretty shocked at the principal's laissez faire attitude.

[Anonymous]

Principal response flippant? That stinks OP. You may want to send a note to FCPS central office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- Do you have an update?

OP here. I met with the principal and made it clear I thought it was an honest mistake. I was pretty protective of the teacher and while usually my policy is to address the teacher first, I explained why I didn't this time. I even said something like I know she is just showing she loves her job and cares about our kids, but her public comments could be misconstrued.

She is not going to get in trouble. The principal thought I should have said something to the teacher first. Principal didn't really see this as a big deal since they post photos of kids online all the time, but the teacher will be told to remove the photos. I explained the difference (disclosing SN status and personal FB), but she was somewhat flippant. She even joked with me asking why I am googling teachers and go through FB photos. She doesn't think there is a policy and I did make some calls and everyone in various offices thinks there is a policy that gets specific with social media, but nobody knows where to find this policy. (FCPS incase anyone here knows where I might find the actual policy.) I have read quite a few documents people suggested, but things are not clear enough.

I'm glad the teacher has been spoken to (photos are down, but I guess they could still be there and just private.) I was however disappointed that the principal didn't take this more seriously. She has children of her own (middle school and highschool), but as far as I know they don't have SN. You shouldn't need to have a child with SN to get it, but I bet if she did have a child with SN her reaction would have been different. Would love to present her with a written policy so she takes this more seriously.

That's a really disappointing response. And she never should have told you that you should have talked to the teacher first. I actually would let the county department of Special Education know about how the Principal handled this as well as the Principal's supervisor. (this is coming from someone who told you to go easy on the teacher).

The teacher was spoken to and the pictures are down. What more do you want?

[Anonymous]

First world problems

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- Do you have an update?

OP here. I met with the principal and made it clear I thought it was an honest mistake. I was pretty protective of the teacher and while usually my policy is to address the teacher first, I explained why I didn't this time. I even said something like I know she is just showing she loves her job and cares about our kids, but her public comments could be misconstrued.

She is not going to get in trouble. The principal thought I should have said something to the teacher first. Principal didn't really see this as a big deal since they post photos of kids online all the time, but the teacher will be told to remove the photos. I explained the difference (disclosing SN status and personal FB), but she was somewhat flippant. She even joked with me asking why I am googling teachers and go through FB photos. She doesn't think there is a policy and I did make some calls and everyone in various offices thinks there is a policy that gets specific with social media, but nobody knows where to find this policy. (FCPS incase anyone here knows where I might find the actual policy.) I have read quite a few documents people suggested, but things are not clear enough.

I'm glad the teacher has been spoken to (photos are down, but I guess they could still be there and just private.) I was however disappointed that the principal didn't take this more seriously. She has children of her own (middle school and highschool), but as far as I know they don't have SN. You shouldn't need to have a child with SN to get it, but I bet if she did have a child with SN her reaction would have been different. Would love to present her with a written policy so she takes this more seriously.

That's a really disappointing response. And she never should have told you that you should have talked to the teacher first. I actually would let the county department of Special Education know about how the Principal handled this as well as the Principal's supervisor. (this is coming from someone who told you to go easy on the teacher).

The teacher was spoken to and the pictures are down. What more do you want?

+1000

[Anonymous]

Several DCUMers did suggest you speak to the teacher first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- Do you have an update?

OP here. I met with the principal and made it clear I thought it was an honest mistake. I was pretty protective of the teacher and while usually my policy is to address the teacher first, I explained why I didn't this time. I even said something like I know she is just showing she loves her job and cares about our kids, but her public comments could be misconstrued.

She is not going to get in trouble. The principal thought I should have said something to the teacher first. Principal didn't really see this as a big deal since they post photos of kids online all the time, but the teacher will be told to remove the photos. I explained the difference (disclosing SN status and personal FB), but she was somewhat flippant. She even joked with me asking why I am googling teachers and go through FB photos. She doesn't think there is a policy and I did make some calls and everyone in various offices thinks there is a policy that gets specific with social media, but nobody knows where to find this policy. (FCPS incase anyone here knows where I might find the actual policy.) I have read quite a few documents people suggested, but things are not clear enough.

I'm glad the teacher has been spoken to (photos are down, but I guess they could still be there and just private.) I was however disappointed that the principal didn't take this more seriously. She has children of her own (middle school and highschool), but as far as I know they don't have SN. You shouldn't need to have a child with SN to get it, but I bet if she did have a child with SN her reaction would have been different. Would love to present her with a written policy so she takes this more seriously.

That's a really disappointing response. And she never should have told you that you should have talked to the teacher first. I actually would let the county department of Special Education know about how the Principal handled this as well as the Principal's supervisor. (this is coming from someone who told you to go easy on the teacher).

The teacher was spoken to and the pictures are down. What more do you want?

+1000

Not OP, but I would want some assurance that this sort of thing is taken seriously and won't happen again. The response doesn't inspire confidence. Do people really not get the problem with this?

[Anonymous]

Not OP, but I would want some assurance that this sort of thing is taken seriously and won't happen again. The response doesn't inspire confidence. Do people really not get "the problem with this? "


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[Anonymous]

I wouldn't go to the department of special ed to complain about the principal, just like I wouldn't have gone to the principal to complain about the teacher. Moms need to act a bit less like little girls. You are not 8 years old. The teacher absolutely should not have put the pictures up, but she did not do it to hurt you or because she is evil. She just made an error in judgement. You could have just spoken directly to her about it instead of going behind her back. I am betting the principal's flippancy was partly because it is hard to take a grown woman acting like a tattle tale seriously, not matter what the topic. (And when the topic was that you appear to have been in the startup phase of cyberstalking your kid's teacher, well...)

If there is not a known policy in your county to address this issue that is important to you, you should form a committee, speak to a school board member, offer to help draft something or help educate teachers on the importance of this issue to parents. If you have time to be on this message board, you have time. Stop whining and tattling. Act like a grown up.