My Response

Ok, my irritation got the best of me (darn type-A personality).

Rather than giving you the whole kit and kaboodle here are the highlights:

Dear (higher than mighty psych)

While I can appreciate your pointers, you have to remember that I have 21 other kiddos in the class and my class can not revolve around one student. To expect neither of us to be frustrated is like sticking our heads in the sand and pretending that it doesn't exist.

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH ..........................

You have to understand that there is a great deal of direct instruction in 1st grade and his inability to not disturb the rest of the class disrupts the learning of all the students. We are at a point where we need to be thinking about different solutions that will be more positive for (whiny kiddo) and for the rest of the class.

I don't mean sound less than positive but I really think that we have to be more realistic.

Sincerely,
(Seriously irritated lowly teacher)

So my question is -- how does anyone expect me to get anything done?? Ever??