Issues with another teacher's kid

[Anonymous]

I have a colleague's kid in my class with major behavioral issues. My admin has helped a lot, but the colleague is dragging her feet on some things and the admin can only do so much. At this point, the child is on their way to either an alternative or therapeutic day program for kids with severe behavioral and or emotional disabilities. I'm trying to be as kind as possible to both the child and the parent, it's just a lot. I feel really sorry for the parents. I don't have a question, just needed to vent.

[Anonymous]

That's really tough OP. Sorry you have to deal with that. Unfortunately in stressful situation sometimes there is displaced anger. I hope she/he isn't taking out her stress and frustration on you. Hope this kid finds the right educational environment to thrive.

[Anonymous]

If it’s a lot for you, imagine how hard it is for the child’s parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a lot for you, imagine how hard it is for the child’s parent.

She said she felt bad for the parents. I’m sure it’s difficult for everybody involved, including all of the other children in the class. Op just needed to vent and did so kindly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a colleague's kid in my class with major behavioral issues. My admin has helped a lot, but the colleague is dragging her feet on some things and the admin can only do so much. At this point, the child is on their way to either an alternative or therapeutic day program for kids with severe behavioral and or emotional disabilities. I'm trying to be as kind as possible to both the child and the parent, it's just a lot. I feel really sorry for the parents. I don't have a question, just needed to vent.

Don’t see the more restrictive placement as something to be avoided - kid isn’t successful in a mainstream classroom but light be able to thrive in a different program. Do what you can to get them there - they clearly need more support that they can get at the moment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a colleague's kid in my class with major behavioral issues. My admin has helped a lot, but the colleague is dragging her feet on some things and the admin can only do so much. At this point, the child is on their way to either an alternative or therapeutic day program for kids with severe behavioral and or emotional disabilities. I'm trying to be as kind as possible to both the child and the parent, it's just a lot. I feel really sorry for the parents. I don't have a question, just needed to vent.

Don’t see the more restrictive placement as something to be avoided - kid isn’t successful in a mainstream classroom but light be able to thrive in a different program. Do what you can to get them there - they clearly need more support that they can get at the moment.

I don't see it as something to be avoided. It's necessary. The student has harmed me and other staff repeatedly. They need a much more restrictive placement. Admin has been hoping student would respond to interventions and they have not. Parents, we suspect, have been unable to face the situation. It's painful for everyone. I'm crossing fingers that they are placed in a therapeutic or psychiatric program asap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a colleague's kid in my class with major behavioral issues. My admin has helped a lot, but the colleague is dragging her feet on some things and the admin can only do so much. At this point, the child is on their way to either an alternative or therapeutic day program for kids with severe behavioral and or emotional disabilities. I'm trying to be as kind as possible to both the child and the parent, it's just a lot. I feel really sorry for the parents. I don't have a question, just needed to vent.

I’m sorry you are dealing with this situation. I’ve had students with serious behavioral/emotional issues, and it’s hard on everyone. One kid I will never forget— the parents were so lovely but in denial. They withdrew the kid from my school after a violent incident (committed by their kid). I hope your situation gets sorted quickly and that the kid gets the help they need.

[Anonymous]

This is one of the main reasons I left teaching and don't want to go back. The heartache of it all.