[MommyDee]

Let me bring everyone up to speed first...

After multiple consultations with the psychologist and pediatrician, Gabriel has been referred to Child Development for testing; he has behavioral, cognitive, and developmental issues that lead us to believe he may have Aspergers Syndrome. Knowing that he can be very difficult to deal with at times, we have been doing everything in our power to keep the lines of communication open between us and his school.

We had spoken with his teacher and principal on multiple occasions, and also had a consultation with the school guidance counselor. A standardized evaluation form needed for the CD referral was filled out by his teacher and principal, and a copy was on his file with the guidance counselor. Recently, the school was assigned another teacher; due to the overcrowded Kindergarten classes, a third K class was created, and Gabriel was assigned to the new teacher. Thankfully, he adjusted beautifully.

Fast forward to now -- Gabriel has been out sick from school the last three days (Thurs, Fri, Mon -- pinkeye + sinus infection ) so today I went to his school to pick up some of his work so he doesn't fall too far behind. While speaking to his teacher, I mentioned that we finally have an appointment with Child Development scheduled for the end of February. Her response was a very taken aback "Oh, really?"

They told this teacher NOTHING of Gabriel's problems when he moved to her class.

I am LIVID. We were confused enough when they shuffled him off to the new class, as his original teacher was fully aware that one of his main difficulties is transitioning to new situations... BUT we also figured that the reason he was moving may be that she was having trouble dealing with him, and if so, he might be better off in the long run with the new teacher. NOW we find out that this poor woman has been thrown into the situation practically blind... She didn't even know that there had been an evaluation done on him or that the guidance counselor had been involved.

I am calling the school tomorrow to make an appointment with the principal, and I am also going to have Gabriel's psychologist call the school... and believe me, she is NOT going to be happy when she hears this.

I cannot believe they shuffled my child off and left him to fall through the cracks -- but I'll be d***ed if I let them do it.