Re: [Phys-l] Time Outside of Class

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

Gate Keeper Seese has (in first grade) an Asperger's kid.  He has a full 
time teacher aide who works w/ him while Nancy teaches.  Because Nancy 
has more than the max. number of students, she also has a part time 
assistant.  Unfortunately, because the child is under 18 the parent can 
interfere and has.  The most recent kafuffle involved four people 
including the principal.  This all is an enormous expense, but being a 
lefty, I don't mind that some of my tax money is going to him and many 
others so unfortunate.  Because of this accommodation perhaps he and 
Michael's student may end up as productive citizens.  At the least they 
will be happier ones.

bc, thinks in the long run it may be money well spent.

Michael Edmiston wrote:

> Concerning the parent who called the professor and wanted a make-up test for 
> the her son because he had an anxiety attack on exam day...
>
> (1) Don't do anything illegal... such as talking to the parent.  If a 
> student is 18 years old (or older) and a parent calls, unless the student 
> has signed a waiver giving you permission to talk to the parent, you have 
> broken FERPA law if you talk to the parent.  The few times a parent has 
> called me, and there is no waiver, I simply tell the parent it is illegal 
>
>  
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