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  Case: Disruptive Para
You have a para that comes through your classroom at different times throughout the day. She would like to be "cool" and tries to friend the students. She is very disruptive and allows students to do things that you would never allow. How do you talk to the para without causing hurt feelings?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
With this situation, you may want to have a sit down with the para and a person from administration. Try not to approach the situation in a punitive manner, but rather a concerned approach. Explain to administration that you both need support and assistance on implementing an effective co-teaching model. This way, the para has an opportunity to explain her side and you are able to express your concerns with a third ear who just happens to be administration.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This is not a good solution this is not taking responsibility for your personal and classroom management. If there were more serious issues with the Para then administration should get involved.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 5:02 pm
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It may not be the best thing to automatically have a discussion with the Para and an administrator. The Para may not realize how disruptive they are being and they may not fully know your guidelines, so it would be better to discuss this topic with the Para one-on-one before bringing it up to the administration, which could be done if it continues.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 3:41 am
Rated By: ubuXes
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: While this isn't a bad idea I feel like having admin right off the bat may feel a bit attacking to para
Rated On: February 23, 2023 1:08 pm
Rated By: yraXuG