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  Case: Parapro Not Helping
In Mr. Franklin's Kindergarten class, he has a parapro that he gets along with really well. However, the parapro constantly does things in class to cause the students to get off task. During the morning work time, she will cut up with the students and call them to her desk. Then, during small group time when bothe the teacher and her have a group, she will get up from her group after the students have started working to go and do other things. The teacher has talked to her about this a little bit. The problem is that he does not know what else to say without making things awkward between them. He believes this causes disruption in the class when the small groups are not being tended to like they should be. What are some ways to tactfully handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The teacher should engage the para in a positive discussion on classroom roles. The teacher is the leader if the room and gas a responsibility that there is a climate hospitable to learning. If that doesn't work then involving administration is the next course of action.
 
     
     
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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 to the problem. Before going to admin or who ever is above the parapro, they need to fugure out within the classroom first. then further action if things do not change.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 9:01 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: Discussing the classroom roles is a good idea before going to administration.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 12:45 pm
Rated By: Ashley
 
     
     
  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. The teacher is the leader of the class and definitely has the right and responsibility to say something to the para-pro. The teacher needs to be sure that he is clearly voicing his concerns to the para-pro since her actions are affecting the class negatively.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:54 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
  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: Yes, if the parapro doesn't respond to the teacher, then administration is the next course of action.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:06 am
Rated By: uZyvaP
 
     
     
  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: Administration of the para coordinator is always a back up.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:28 pm
Rated By: Sanubu
 
     
     
  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 with this solution. The best way to address any issues with someone is to first address it with the person in a positive way. The Parapro probably did not realize that they were creating disruption in the classroom.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:25 pm
Rated By: Neyvis Mendoza
 
     
     
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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 a discussion on the roles of the parapro in the classroom
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:01 pm
Rated By: veTyBa
 
     
     
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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 disagree with this, administration should be called if you've tried all other resources.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:36 am
Rated By: Haley Haines
 
     
     
  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 with you.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 3:23 am
Rated By: LeqeHe
 
     
     
  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: The parapro may need to be encouraged to do positive things in the classroom.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 12:39 am
Rated By: NaGava