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  Case: Parent secretly contacting former parapro!
A parapro appraoches his former teacher letting her know that a student's parent has contacted him and asked for them to speak secretly. It started when the parent called up to the school to speak to the para. The para was given the message per the secretary. This para did not know who it was that called him, so he called the number back from his cell phone which gave this parent his phone number. The parent states that she wants to see how her child is doing in school and would like to contact him, instead of the teacher. The teacher has been this child's teacher for multiple years as the child is in SPED. The parapro reminds the parent that he is no longer working in the classroom. She insist they talk but to keep it a secret. The parapro agrees just to get this parent off the phone and immediately informs his former teacher. Over the weekend, the parapro gets random texts of "hey, what are you up to?" from the parent. This makes the parapro very uncomfortable so he does not respond.

What should he do? Should admins get involved?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would absolutely notify administration. First, I suggest that the paraprofessional tell the parent to contact the teacher or administration with questions as they are no longer working with the student.
 
     
     
  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, admin should be notified. Totally inappropriate.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:58 am
Rated By: uZyvaP
 
     
     
  Rating
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: This solution was already attempted but did not work with the parent in particular. Perhaps they need to hear from someone higher up not to call the parapro.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:50 am
Rated By: WeGuQy