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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Brent has behavioral issues that they had to hire a behavioral specialist to address. I also know many K parents who haven't been thrilled with the school experience. Happy we left and went private. [/quote]

Oh come on, every school has some behavioral issues and the Brent PTA Board is to be applauded for hiring the with-it tech guy to improve matters.  I can live with not being thrilled with the K experience, knowing that the first grade teachers are all strong and what a terrific job the music, art, science, PE, and Spanish teachers do.  Brent is a deal for your tax dollars, a 5 or 10-minute walk from the homes of most of us who use the school.  At this age, you can easily supplement at home so your kid thrives. [/quote]

I agree. Hiring a behavioral tech was a great idea.[/quote]

FYI, the principal proposed hiring a behavior tech in the aftermath of the Steateguc Planning process recommendations.  It was reported that teachers identified behavioral disruptions as one of the issues that interfered with classroom activities.  It is also the case that a few teachers (most of whom have left) had difficulty controlling their classrooms.  Like many DCPS schools, Brent used to have a behavior tech who could work with children who have more challenging behavioral issues, some of which may be tied to an IEP.  There are reasons schools have social workers and psychologists.  In any event, the PTA was asked to pick up the tab to hire the behavior tech because of the manner in which Brent reallocates funds to pay for things like the science teacher.  Paying a behavior tech and teacher aides through the PTA affords the school somewhat greater budget flexibility and autonomy but it's ultimately the principal and hiring committee who select the candidate.  The idea that anyone would take issue with having someone who can help teachers by affording the opportunity for an out-of-classroom "time out" from time to time is bizarre.  Indeed, while it may be fair to criticize Brent for certain policies and priorities, taking issue with having an extra body (and male authority figure) on staff is illogical.  [/quote]

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