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  Case: Overbearing/Blaming Parent
I have a parent that did nothing to prepare her child for kindergarten. He could not write, spell his name, recognize letters or numbers, and he couldn't count. He has made remarkable gains and I am proud of him. However, every time I post a grade about something, his mother complains. She feels that he should be reading on a second grade level because the other students in my classroom are reading on that level. I have tried to explain to her that he did not come in with a foundation like the other kids did. She spends her day harassing me and writing my principal. She will find anything to complain about. I even had a meeting with her and my data coach to go over his data with him. What can I do to keep her from harassing me? Please help! I am a new teacher and she is one of the most overbearing people I've met!
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think you should have a conference with the principle and the parent regarding all of this. With all of you in one room you can discuss everything that needs to be fixed.
 
     
     
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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: This is a great solution it will give everyone a chance to clear the air and set a guideline for expectations.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 12:24 am
Rated By: ZeSuQy
 
     
     
  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 agree, and she should ask the parent what she can do to help ease the situation and they can make a plan together to help improve the child
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:49 pm
Rated By: ReRege
 
     
     
  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: good idea, and see what she does not understand
Rated On: October 31, 2021 5:04 pm
Rated By: quHyra