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  Case: My kid will be labeled "slow"
You are an elementary teacher, and Sarah Readome struggles with reading. Title I services are available, and you have consulted with the Title I teacher. However, Sarah's mom is hesitant to agree. She is concerned that Sarah will be labeled "slow," and she doesn't want any extra attention focused on her daughter. Sarah's mom's permission is necessary for Title I intervention. What would you do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would absolutely detail exactly how Title 1 services work, and outline that labels such as "slow" are no longer tolerated in today's modern school system. Explaining to her how Title 1 will help her child and set her up for the future is a must.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 don't think this solution will help the teacher because the parent won't care about what Title I has to say, just what is best for their child.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 12:45 am
Rated By: Natisha
 
     
     
  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: I would not do this. The parent would just tune out this information if it has nothing to do with her child, and the parent is already biased against "title 1" because they do not want there child in the program so they wont listen to the explanation.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 1:49 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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: If I were in this situation, I would not use this solution because the parent may feel attacked by information rather than feel that the teacher is looking out for her daughter's best interest.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 12:22 pm
Rated By: Mariah Salas