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  Case: My kid will be labeled "slow"
You are an elementary teacher, and Sarah Readome struggles with reading. Title I services are available, and you have consulted with the Title I teacher. However, Sarah's mom is hesitant to agree. She is concerned that Sarah will be labeled "slow," and she doesn't want any extra attention focused on her daughter. Sarah's mom's permission is necessary for Title I intervention. What would you do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In this situation I would specifically explain to the parent how the intervention will benefit Sarah in many ways. I would also explain what would happen if she does not receive the helps she needs. Explain to the parent that if the problem addressed now it will be better for her future. I would have recorded data on the Sarah that shows her low reading levels or even have student work samples. It would also be beneficial of have Sarah read to her mother.
 
     
     
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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 could be beneficial to sara.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 10:52 pm
Rated By: ybaHyp
 
     
     
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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: Letting the parent know step by step why do he situation is going on will help the problem be solve that much more smoothly
Rated On: October 16, 2014 6:11 pm
Rated By: PezaLe
 
     
     
  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 think that by explaining how the services would help Sarah and not hurt her would be a huge help in convincing her parent to agree. I think it is also important to include what she will miss out on and what will happen if she doesn't receive services.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 4:41 am
Rated By: esaSaV
 
     
     
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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. The teacher should be sure to express why these services are so important and just how much Sarah will benefit from them. If the parent understands, he/she will hopefully put their worries aside in order to do what's best for Sarah.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:50 am
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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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 good solution and Sarah's mother needs to see the data, this may change her mind for what is best for her daughter.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 2:53 pm
Rated By: Holly Ebbert
 
     
     
  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 believe it is best to explain the pros and cons. This way the parent can make an informed decision. Great advice!
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:38 pm
Rated By: Lauren Hill
 
     
     
  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 think it would be good to show the parent the information that you used for the determination, also involving her and explaining the benefits will be beneficial.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:04 am
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 with this solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:05 am
Rated By: suNypy
 
     
     
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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 20, 2014 2:34 am
Rated By: Tekla Mayotte
 
     
     
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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 way to help the parent feel more comfortable.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:39 am
Rated By: Deborah Guyton
 
     
     
  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: Explaining the benefits might put there minds more at ease.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 1:47 am
Rated By: qyryMa
 
     
     
  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: Reaffirming that intervention now will benefit her in the future is a great way to put it in perspective for the mother. Showing the parent the data and having her read is a great idea to further get this point across.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 6:07 pm
Rated By: aNaQev
 
     
     
  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: Great solution. I agree.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 9:10 pm
Rated By: Shannon Stephens
 
     
     
  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: Having examples for parents to see will help a teacher's case.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 12:42 am
Rated By: Natisha
 
     
     
  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: Having data and/or work samples really hit home for parents. Also, explaining to parents that the interventions that will be implemented will be tracked with data so the mother can see the progress the students is making could help ease her worries. It is important to stress how beneficial the program will be.
Rated On: March 10, 2015 2:24 am
Rated By: uPaVuT
 
     
     
  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 this would be a great solution.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 10:37 pm
Rated By: duNuJy