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  Case: Parental Complaint
A parent complains about not being informed and kept up to date on their child's progress. You have tried ringing on numerous occasions but have never made contact. How would you handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would send home weekly notes in the student's agenda letting the parent know about behavior and participation. I would also staple classwork and tests into the agenda. A conference sheet will be sent home as well, inviting the parent in for a conference to discuss the student's progress in more detail. I would tell the student there are important papers and notes in his agenda, and that he has to get his parent to sign their name underneath the note so that I would know if the parent received it or not.
 
     
     
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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
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Rated On: April 18, 2013 7:12 pm
Rated By: Jon Knox
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: April 19, 2013 1:57 am
Rated By: uheZeN
 
     
     
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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 post
Rated On: October 16, 2014 6:08 pm
Rated By: PezaLe
 
     
     
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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 using the agenda to send things home and getting the parents to sign signaling to you that they have actually seen or read the papers you have sent. This can also show the parent if they come back at you that you have tried getting in contact with them on things dealing with their child.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 8:48 pm
Rated By: MaByvu
 
     
     
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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, this puts it into writing and the parents must sign so you know whether they are getting it or not.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:53 am
Rated By: adenar
 
     
     
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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: Sending home notes in the agenda is a great idea. Require a signature as well.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:58 pm
Rated By: uJasuX
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:32 pm
Rated By: apened
 
     
     
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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: The agenda is a great way to communicate with the parents, especially if they have to sign it every night.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:25 am
Rated By: Sanubu
 
     
     
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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 and would use it in my classroom. I think agendas are a great way to have a place where parents regularly check for notes and homework. Also having the parent sign will show that there is communication being made. Also, the parent should be notified so they know to check the agenda if they have any concerns.
Rated On: February 26, 2015 11:06 pm
Rated By: Meredith Bentley
 
     
     
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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: February 27, 2015 5:13 pm
Rated By: qyMeda
 
     
     
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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 16, 2015 5:19 pm
Rated By: uqeMeg
 
     
     
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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 love the idea of weekly notes or newsletters to help the parents stay in contact
Rated On: July 4, 2018 3:23 pm
Rated By: eReXaG
 
     
     
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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: Agreed, home notes could be attached to planners. Emails.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 3:37 pm
Rated By: Brittany
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would use this solution. Sending home tangible items and reminders can help make sure parents are being informed on their child's progress.
Rated On: June 30, 2021 8:26 pm
Rated By: yraReW