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I have a student who has a bed bug problem at home. I have seen several of them in the classroom recently and I have alerted the office as well as the head plant operator. How should I approach the student and their family? Should I have the school counselor speak to them instead?
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Going to administration was a smart first choice so they will be informed on the situation even before discussing this with the parents. They could have possibly given you advice on what the next step should be during a meeting. Parents should be involved and in a manner that will be least embarrassing for them. I think hearing it from you would be better instead of the counselor, since they already have established some kind of a relationship with you.
 
     
     
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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: Effective and fast communication with all parties involved is key.
Rated On: October 15, 2019 2:19 pm
Rated By: uWaMyB
 
     
     
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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: Hearing this from someone who they have an established relationship with would make it less embarrassing for all involved.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 2:05 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa
 
     
     
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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 solution given allows for both sides to talk in a private setting. I like that they mentioned that administration could give points and then that relationship is established between the teacher and parents.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 5:02 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would try to stay out of getting involved with admin. if possible
Rated On: October 20, 2019 12:18 am
Rated By: abuPuj
 
     
     
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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: February 19, 2020 11:43 pm
Rated By: eraquR
 
     
     
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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 do the exact same.
Rated On: February 19, 2020 11:44 pm
Rated By: ameteV
 
     
     
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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 No
Comments: I agree that it is best not to estrange yourself from the family as it may make them feel more embarrassed but you will need backup
Rated On: February 23, 2020 8:58 pm
Rated By: Vanessa Tuliau
 
     
     
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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 approach and to let the parent know from the teacher.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:16 pm
Rated By: Janson Gunn
 
     
     
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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 idea of going to admin first.
Rated On: July 1, 2020 2:25 am
Rated By: yzubyz
 
     
     
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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. I would probably take it to the administration first as well.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 11:18 pm
Rated By: vydeDe
 
     
     
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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 would be best to have admin involved in case there is a particular procedure or information sheet that needs to be given to the parents/guardians.
Rated On: October 3, 2021 11:01 pm
Rated By: etazeW
 
     
     
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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: speaking with the administration first is a good choice, as you can create a plan of action for inside the classroom, and then speak with the parents so they are aware of the situation, and can begin their plan of action as well.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 5:45 pm
Rated By: aNabaR