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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son has been suspended for 4 days for kicking a paraeducator. I feel awful about it. I'm trying to see what my next steps should be. The incident started on the playground where according to him he was throwing mulch and rocks on the ground. Another student went to the paraeducator and said that he was throwing rocks at them. The paraeducator then came to my son and according to him yelled "NO THROWING ROCKS" and said he had to go to the office after recces.

My son did not do that, he proceeded to go to the special he had after recess because he didn't think he had done anything wrong. The paraeducator sees him standing in line at his special and tells him again to go to the office, in front of the other children and the substitute teacher, as the normal special teacher was out that day. He then asks the substitute if he can stay in class because he didn't do anything wrong. The substitute proceeds to mock him and repeats in a high pitched voice "I didn't do anything wrong." My son then runs away. He runs through the hallways at school and knocks over a recycling bin. He then runs down the stairs towards the office and is confronted by the assistant principal. As he is talking to her the paraeducator who has been following him walks up as well. He then kicks her in the knee.

A little background on my son. He has been having behavioral issues this year in class where this same paraeducator is his TA. He did not have any issues in K or 1st grade. He has stated to me prior to this incident that she picks on him. He's had a difficult year so far with acting out in class, being easily frustrated, and leaving when upset, and last week I met with the school regarding a FBA. They are in the process of observing him to create a Behavior Intervention Plan. The school is also aware that he is getting tested on Thursday for potential ADHD, etc. We talked about triggers etc. but I'm unsure they were shared with the paraeducator in question.

He obviously should never have kicked anyone and will be punished in that regard.

What should I do in this situation? Any input is appreciated.[/quote]

OP - I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.  It must be so stressful for you :(

It is very clear to me that the school does not have the appropriate staff in place to manage situations like this.  Your DS is only 7, so while his behavior was unacceptable there were things that the para-educator could have done to completely deflate the situation.  Instead she embarrassed him in front of his peers, his immature brain reacted which I totally get.  The whole thing sounds like a major cluster-*uck.

I would just accept the suspension, let things cool down over break. Then make sure you find an excellent PRIVATE psychologist to evaluate your DS to see what his challenges really are. Then if you can afford it, look for a private school.  Until then, make sure your DS gets a solid IEP which he should be able to get after the results of the private evaluation.

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