FERPA (Academic Privacy) Question

marcdvl
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:57 +0000

Here’s just a thought…it probably won’t work so well as I assume you are busy but…
Have you considered taking one of the classes with your son? I know of someone that used to take a community college course with her daughter (her daughter was still in high school at the time, and they did it together as a bonding / common interest thing). It’s also quite common for adults to be take community college classes.

You don’t have to sit next to him (I know if I were your son I’d hate that), but perhaps sitting across the room. And while it won’t give you an idea of his status in the other classes, you might be able to get a general idea of his mindset.

I’ve had medical problems for several years, and despite going to an expensive school, pulling teeth usually sounds easier than trying to get responses from professors in regards to special/unusual accomodations.

I’m sure most will see this as an impractical and unrealistic idea, but who knows. I wish you both the best of luck.