Journal - 6

   The confidentiality code was violated with the mother when the old school transfered Eric's medical and educational records to the new school. These records should have never left the old school.  The 2nd way the confidentiality code was violated was when  the director had a conversation about Eric with his old teacher.  This was personal information that should have never been shared. The confidentiality code was violated with the child when the old teacher discussed Eric's physical limitations and behavioral problems with the new director. The code of employees maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality when handling family and children affairs was definitely violated.  This showed a lack of professionalism. There should not have been a discussion concerning Eric's disability between the two directors prior to his enrollment. This meeting should have included Eric's mother with her total approval of both directors being there. 
    I think a conversation with Eric's classmates prior to Eric starting class would have eased the childrens curiosity about Eric's physical limitations.  That way the children could have asked the teacher questions and she could have reassured them.  This would have helped the transition to a new classroom for Eric easier.  Another way of easing Eric's transistion would be to have let Eric bring some comforts of home ( his stuffed Elmo for naptime and his pirates for show and tell. No teacher should EVER label a child bad! This made me angry when I read it.
    The teacher's conversation at the resturant was very inappropriate. It was violating the confidentiality code and there should have been disciplinary actions taken..  If this conversation happened in the staff lounge that would have been appropriate because the conversation was inside of the center.
    As a director, I would have reprimanded the teachers.  I would have stressed the importance of the confidentiality code and it's in place for a reason.
    If I was the mother, I would not have wanted to leave my child at this school. The teachers will have preconceived ideas about the child and he will not get a fair chance.  It's very evident that change does not go well with Eric.  He needs as much stability as he can get.  He also needs the love, trust, understanding and respect of the same caregiver. You know he must have some tremondous fears and needs a loving adult to help him with this.