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  Case: Retention
I have a second grad ESOL student who has not achieved but 35% growth this school year. Great there is growth, however, he is still significantly below grade level. At my current school, administration does not like to retain any student who is an ELL. This particular student would benefit tremendously from retention and his ESOL, EIP, and RtI teacher are all in agreeance. How do I convince his mother that retention would be in the student's best interest?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
IF you and other teachers are all in agreeance that the student would benefit tremendously from retention I would definitely set up in interview that includes you as well as the students other teachers and his mother. I would first express that her child is making progress just not as much as you and the other teachers would like to see. Then you could suggest retention and the benefits to her child.
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I don't think this is in the best interest of the student or the teacher since ultimately the decision whether or not to retain a student is up to administration. To call in the family and say all of this may be more damaging than helpful.
Rated On: October 20, 2015 8:44 pm
Rated By: yheGaQ
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 20, 2015 11:39 pm
Rated By: RuTemu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I enjoyed reading your solution. I like how you suggested starting on a positive note by stating that the child has made progress. I think it is a good idea to have the other staff members present that way the parent(s) know you are all in agreement. Highlighting the benefits of retention is another great idea. I would handle this situation similarly.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 6:36 pm
Rated By: Melissa Dison
 
     
     
  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: Teacher agreement isn't the issue here. This is an administrative issue that needs to be brought up with them, not the parents.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 1:02 am
Rated By: Cynthia Juez
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 No
Comments: I would not include other teachers into the meeting.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 12:41 am
Rated By: ujyQeX
 
     
     
  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: Administration needs to make this call based on teacher recommendation, but not the teacher!
Rated On: July 6, 2017 12:09 pm
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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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: I don't agree that you hold a meeting with all of those teachers and the parent. The parent can feel bullied into what you are asking and there is no need to over whelm a parent with so many teachers. Also the meeting should never take place with out an administrative okay.
Rated On: February 22, 2018 12:59 am
Rated By: yqyjeQ
 
     
     
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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: I don't agree because I think this setting could be too much for the parent.
Rated On: February 25, 2019 3:47 am
Rated By: Joseph Scharfschwerdt
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would use this in my classroom
Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:17 am
Rated By: NyXaze