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[quote=Anonymous]I've been through this a few times.

First of all, no first grade should be left feeling badly about herself because of behavior that she can't control, so you are going to have to be her advocate.  I think it is completely appropriate to meet with the principal (and school psychologist, counselor or special ed coordinator if there is one) to discuss the relationship that your child and her teacher have.  It's perfectly fine, and respectful, to say that in your view the teacher seems to be struggling and your daughter is developing some negativity towards school.  Ideally, someone will help the teacher develop a better behavioral management for your daughter than what she is using now, and also the school psychologist/counselor (or private therapist if you have one) will work with your daughter to develop some better habits and a better view of the teacher.

If the teacher is not flexible or willing to work on what she does in the class, then the alternatives are to have your daughter moved to another class or to find another adult in the school to deal with your daughter on a more one-on-one basis.  For example, if there's a student teacher at the school, that person could be assigned to spend more time in the classroom to implement behavioral modification strategies for your daughter.

Not to sound like a zealot, but all kids in public school are entitled to a free and appropriate education, and that doesn't just mean making sure that they can work at grade level, it also means having their social and emotional needs meet and making sure they achieve school success commensurate with their abilities.[/quote]

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