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Case: Difficult IEP Meetings
A teacher has difficulty with her EBD student. He does not work independently. He has difficulty with grade level work and he does not complete homework, nor does his mother work with him to get it done. His IEP meeting is approaching. How does this teacher confront this parent about these issues. I always pull the positive out. He is a friendly student who enjoys helping his teacher, etc. but the facts are that this child has difficulty with above stated issues. The teacher does not feel beating around the bushes about these issues will benefit this family at all.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I completely understand the difficulty of presenting a parent with information they may feel is negative. Definitely present positive info first as you stated. Also, ask the parent if they have any concerns before you start. That let's them feel that you are interested in their view point as well. Usually if a parent is able to talk to you and get their feelings out, it will calm their nerves. Throughout the year, call them just to say something positive and brag. Then, when you have to present the negative, they will be more open to hearing it. I hope this helps! |
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Comments: I agree with your suggestion and think it will help the student. I do think it is good to ask the parent their concerns and to be positive. Yes, the child has to improve, but highlight the positives while stating the negatives as well. Good suggestion! |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:00 pm |
Rated By: uVejeg |
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Comments: I think starting off with a positive and asking the parents about their concerns is a great way to start the meeting. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 9:37 pm |
Rated By: Brianne Blowers |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:14 pm |
Rated By: apened |
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Comments: I think this solution would be helpful in this situation. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:26 pm |
Rated By: duGyJy |
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Comments: I think its a great idea to create that dialogue with the parent through the year before there is even ever a problem to talk about. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:37 pm |
Rated By: JabuDu |
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Comments: I agree with this solution to the problem that is occurring. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:13 am |
Rated By: Haley Haines |
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Comments: Great idea! |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:27 am |
Rated By: Tekla Mayotte |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. Keeping everything positive as much as you can is a good solution because then when you have to be negative it won't be as bad if there have been lots of positives leading up to it. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:52 am |
Rated By: SegaHu |
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Comments: I agree with this response |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:34 am |
Rated By: Neyvis Mendoza |
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Comments: I agree and would do this. |
Rated On: October 21, 2014 2:17 am |
Rated By: qyryMa |
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Comments: I agree and would do this myself. Let the parent know you are listening to them and that you care. |
Rated On: October 21, 2014 11:41 pm |
Rated By: yVuLyR |
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Comments: This is a helpful solution. I would also add to do a "compliment sandwich". Start with your compliments, continue with your worries, and finish with compliments. |
Rated On: February 17, 2015 8:29 pm |
Rated By: sezyQe |
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Comments: I think this is a great approach to a difficult situation, especially the suggestion to call throughout the year to build the teacher/parent relationship. |
Rated On: February 25, 2015 2:58 am |
Rated By: BeMyDu |
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Comments: I agree. I feel that if you reinforce the bad with good it is always easier for the parents. |
Rated On: February 26, 2015 2:48 am |
Rated By: eSaPaz |
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Comments: Lets the parent be heard. |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:50 pm |
Rated By: qyMeda |
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Comments: You gave excellent recommendations. |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 5:20 pm |
Rated By: myNyHy |
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Comments: Great solution. |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 9:00 pm |
Rated By: Shannon Stephens |
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Comments: I agree with this statement. staring the meeting with positives is a good way to create a positive atmosphere and environment. also asking the parent if they have any concerns is a great way to get the parent involved and a way for you to branch out and explain your concerns. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 1:06 am |
Rated By: LedaQy |
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Comments: Great solution. Love the positive things you would bring up |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 5:21 am |
Rated By: apazeR |
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Comments: It is always a great idea to let the parents know that you are interested hearing their viewpoint and not feeling that as the teacher you are already going to tell the parent only the bad news. I think it is a great idea to call the parents every now and then to tell them something positive about their child so when it is time to tell the parents bad news they would be more open to hear it. Great observation and will keep this in mind if something like this pops up in my classroom. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 3:43 pm |
Rated By: NaHuVa |
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Comments: This is a very helpful solution. |
Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:51 am |
Rated By: vuDybe |
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Comments: Beginning with the positive and allowing for parental concerns is a great way to help this student with out the parent and student feeling like they are on the receiving end of an attack. |
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:43 am |
Rated By: tygaBu |
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Comments: I agree with this solution. |
Rated On: October 17, 2016 10:41 pm |
Rated By: duNuJy |
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Comments: This is great advice. If a parents feels as though you are on their students side, then hearing something negative isn't as bad. You don't want the parents to feel like you are attacking their child. |
Rated On: February 24, 2018 9:18 pm |
Rated By: juduje |
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Comments: Staying positive will keep the parents comfortable. |
Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:08 am |
Rated By: eNesuS |
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