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bad situation
By Cathy-Dee

I haven't seen your posts before as I am not a special ed teacher, but I do like to visit this section from time to time to get ideas for some of my students.

It seems that your school for the most part has adopted the
head in the sand routine to avoid the parents, situation, etc., knowing that this should be their last year and why not let the high school deal with it next year. Which is very unfortunate for both you and the student.
I would venture to say the parents do not like you simply because you haven't put up with their child's behavior and have brought it to their attention as well as others.

Some parents do not want to believe or acknowledge their child's behavior.

My advice would be to tell your administrators that you cannot ignore this new behavior and that you want solutions. Sometimes teachers have to be forceful and demanding to get something done. If this still doesn't work, then state that if you have to deal with these problems and this student you will continue to as it is your job, but you will no longer be in a room alone with the child. If his aide is away then move him and yourself to the office area, library, etc., where you always have a witness.

Another option, get a video camera. Start recording his behavior and how you are attempting to deal with it. It may serve as a way to protect you from charges as well as unfortunately someone could witness what he is doing and misinterpret what is going on. You could also allow your administrators to see the tape and then they might realize how serious the situation really is.

Nothing against "women" teachers as I am one myself, but this student might also be better off with a male teacher as he may not do the same types of things.

I hope things improve for you, it is definately not a great way to spend a year.