What Kind of Rights Do I Have??

Set up a time to talk with the Pe teacher. Use emails as a way to communicate or least start the communication. This gives you protection as a means of recodring what has been said and times, etc. I am not sure your district but find out wha tthe policies are in getting back in touch with you. in PISD they have to respond, even if it is a will get back to you within 24 hours of being notified by a parent.

And then go up the line of communication, princliple district representative, etc. To many time parents rush to remove their kids from a teacher, when many times communication could have prevented it. There wil be someitmes where you will have a teacher hard to communicate with and then and only then you should you go above them.

I suggest talking directly to the teacher to start with. If nothing changes I would go to the principal next.

A couple of things to remember...
1. Try not to let your daughter see that you are upset about this..it will only feed the situation
2. Remember that there are always two sides to every story.

Good luck with your sitation.

I agree that you should address this issue with the teacher but I fell you will get farther if you contact the principal and arragne a meeting with the principal and the teacher at the same time. Also if you can contact the other parents and see what the other kids are saying may give you some standing. If there is not any change you can appeal to the school district as well

If you are truly upset, you may want to set up a meeting with the coach and express your concerns. In my years of teaching, I've never known elementary schools to have two PE teachers unless they had separate girl/boy gyms and classes. To be truly honest, the whole "hush your mouth" thing seems typical of most coaches I've seen. You must realize that often times coaches have 60+ kids in the gym at one time and must get everyone's attention in order to give instructions. Now, making your niece run even though she has a documented medical condition is not right and that should be addressed with the coach. I would not see the principal until talking to the coach and allowing him to address the issue first. Good luck!

There are always 2 sides to the story. Sit in on class and watch how he treats the kids. Set a time to meet with him and talk about your concerns. As far as the child with the medical condintion, he is required by law to follow guidelines set forth by her doctor when it come to what she can and can't do. Her mother needs to make sure he has that on file. I am not familiar with that condition, but have work with students with cerebral palsy. I pushed them to their limits, so that they understood what their limitations were, following the doctors do's and don'ts. They knew how far they could push themselves and when they needed to slow down or take a break. They learned how not to let their disability define who they were. They are remarkable students.

Another thought...If children are not in shape, when they run their side will hurt until they build up their endurance. The teacher should allow the students to get drinks when needed. As far as "Hush your mouth" he may have said it very firmly, but if he has to speak over 50-75 kids to get their attention as a whole, you have to speak loudly. If he is screaming in her face, then it is a problem.

1. talk with the teacher
2. follow up with an email with highlights of what was discussed
3. does not change- send another email to the teacher and copy it to the principal
Go from there.