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Does anyone have any suggestions for hard to reach parents? I have tried emailing, calling, and sending notes home. Thanks!
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You may need to figure out the parents' schedules before trying to contact them. A lot of parents need to work two or three jobs in order to meet the needs of their families. It is in your best interest to determine their schedule before trying to make contact. I would send a form home with the students on the first day of school asking the parents to give a brief overview of their daily schedule. This will help you determine when would be the best time to reach the parents. If this still does not work, I would try to contact other family members of the child. Such as grandparents, uncles and aunts, older siblings, etc.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: I think that it is also a good idea at the beginning of the year to communicate with parents to find out their preferred method of contact.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 9:02 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
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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: I agree that it is important to find out each parent's schedule so that communication is effective. I would also utilize the emergency contact information that was filled out at the beginning of the year. If parents are not able to reached then it may be a good idea to contact other family members, as previously advised.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 9:08 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: This is a great idea to help the teacher learn more about the parents and the students.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 10:01 pm
Rated By: aMapuN
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is the best solution when trying to figure out the best way to get in contact with parents.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 10:48 pm
Rated By: uHudyt
 
     
     
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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: It can be challenging reaching parents of your students. They have very busy schedules and so this may require extra work on the teachers part. These are great tips for creating an open line communication with your student's parents. It is also important to remember to reach out to parents with positive feedback as well.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 10:52 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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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: Very good thought and advice.
Rated On: October 10, 2016 2:59 am
Rated By: Candice Greene
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I agree that this is a very effective solution and it will save you time later on when they need to be contacted.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 1:00 pm
Rated By: uSaPeL
 
     
     
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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: I really like this solution. I think it would really beneficial to send home a form asking for the parents schedule. Like you said, many parents work multiple jobs in order to support their families. So finding out what time would be best to contact them should help the communication be better.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 1:26 am
Rated By: qeguve
 
     
     
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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 only find this unhelpful because the parents might not know their schedules, specially if they do work 2 or more jobs.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 6:25 pm
Rated By: TaTaBy
 
     
     
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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: Having that information would be helpful.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 9:12 pm
Rated By: yJatyt
 
     
     
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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 so true. Not all parents have a 9-5 and have a crazy schedule. Other family members might be easier to reach.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 3:16 am
Rated By: zeveLu
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If the teacher can't get a hold of them in so many ways, I can't see a schedule working if during their free time they can't answer an email or listen to a voicemail.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 5:54 am
Rated By: uWuXyj
 
     
     
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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: I would do something similar in this situation.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 2:10 pm
Rated By: GezyHu
 
     
     
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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, other family member might be able to help if the parents cannot or do not want to!
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:32 am
Rated By: aLuruz
 
     
     
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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: Finding out a schedule can be really helpful. Some parents have to work a lot.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 3:00 am
Rated By: raMaba
 
     
     
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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: I like the proposed solution of having a form go home for the parents/guardians to fill out a form to figure out the schedule and best way to contact the parents. I think that the solution is respectfully and reasonably a way to handle the situation.
Rated On: February 24, 2017 3:31 pm
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
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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: i liked this idea i think its good to be informed on convenient times to contact your students parents.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 5:13 am
Rated By: ymuBub
 
     
     
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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. Getting the schedule of the parent will help you ensure you reach them at a time that is convenient for them.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 2:20 pm
Rated By: jeReHy
 
     
     
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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: I like and agree with this solution. Very good information.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:08 pm
Rated By: Gytusa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Well said
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:37 pm
Rated By: VeWyRu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think this is a good solution.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 1:56 am
Rated By: aGeteb
 
     
     
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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 idea.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:01 am
Rated By: QaHyWe
 
     
     
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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: I agree that this may be helpful.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:52 am
Rated By: asygud
 
     
     
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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: I agree but if you still can't get a hold of someone you may need to involve school administration.
Rated On: October 4, 2017 5:12 pm
Rated By: ysyver
 
     
     
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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: Great idea
Rated On: October 6, 2017 6:12 pm
Rated By: usaWaZ
 
     
     
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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: Good solution!
Rated On: October 8, 2017 6:27 pm
Rated By: azuTen
 
     
     
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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: I agree, see what their schedule is like and go from there.
Rated On: October 8, 2017 7:29 pm
Rated By: vaHyna
 
     
     
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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: good idea
Rated On: October 8, 2017 9:50 pm
Rated By: ysyByg
 
     
     
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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: Figuring out their schedule may help to an extent, but judging on how you used multiple ways of communication as it is. It seems like they are just ignoring the letters and calls. If it keeps on happening and you need to get in touch with the parents, I would contact the principal to help and see what they can do.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 1:36 am
Rated By: eqeLeQ
 
     
     
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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: I agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:38 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
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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: I really like the idea of having the parents fill out a form to determine the best form and time of contact. This can avoid a situation like the one posted. Definitely using this!
Rated On: October 16, 2017 4:24 am
Rated By: SeQeLy
 
     
     
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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: I think that is a great idea. Most parents are busy during school hours and can not answer phones
Rated On: February 20, 2018 12:16 am
Rated By: Faith Graham
 
     
     
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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: I agree, it is important to figure out the parent's schedule before attempting to contact them. Sending a form home at the beginning of the year to learn the typical daily schedule of parents will help the teacher know when and how to best reach the parent.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:51 am
Rated By: dygavu
 
     
     
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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.
Rated On: October 22, 2019 3:09 am
Rated By: uQyvaQ
 
     
     
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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: good
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:14 pm
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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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: I think making sure you know their schedule is very important when it comes to communication with them. If this continues I would ask admin what they recommend.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 11:07 pm
Rated By: ezesaL