Posted by LMEducator on 10/12/08

I am currently teaching music and art in a small private
school for gifted children. My concern is with not getting
teachers or the head of school to provide feedback to the
sensitive nature of student dynamics and clicks that I am
observing that exists in the school. I like the job very
much, and for the most part, everyone is wonderful;
students, parents, staff alike. On a couple of occassions,
parents, or students have complained to the director of
assignments or a request of them - that I made - such as
working in groups, Students would go home and "cry their
eyes out hysterically". They are a sensitive lot, I give
them lots of time to complete an asssignment, and choice of
who they want to be in a group with - someone gets left out
- this is a major problem. A parent suggested that I meet
with teachers to learn of the dynamics, I have reached out,
but no one will step forward and assist me in gaining
clarity. I developed what I thought was a wonderful
program, and most students are OK with what I am doing. It
is just a few, including the diirectors son, who saw fit to
start a very important assignment in class - on the day it
was due - and they had 4 weeks to complete!!

Please help me figure out how to approach the school
director with sensitivity, but also with a degree of
concern for my program - and boundaries. I have a meeting
with director tomorrow, and I don't want to blow what I
have established at the school.

I need feedback, and ideas - ASAP! Thank you.

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