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  Case: "Good Stock"
You are the teacher of a Math class for seniors. You have a student who not only refuse to try to complete assigned tasks but continue to be disruptive during instruction. You call a meeting with the the parents to discuss the student's performance and the reason for the student's failing grade. The parent failed to offer any workable solution but the comments made seem to blame your teaching style as the reason for the student's failure. In addition the parent informed you that the student's mother is a school administrator and the father is an assistant superintendent of education in a nearby county so therefore the student is of "good stock". The meeting ended with you being more frustrated than before. What should be your next step?

Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would keep detailed documentation of the student's behavior and failure to complete their work. In that situation it is vital that the teacher remember she is dealing with parents, not officials. I would also begin weekly emails updating the parents about the student's behavior and academic progress, including copies of grade reports and reports of any unacceptable behavior.
 
     
     
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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. Treat them as any other student.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 8:44 pm
Rated By: uPuneq
 
     
     
  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, at the end of the day they are parents and they too should be held accountable for their sons lack of participation and behavior. They should not be treated any differently.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 11:39 pm
Rated By: aDuZyJ
 
     
     
  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 loved your point about them being parents not administrators first
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:38 am
Rated By: atugym
 
     
     
  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: Documentation is key when dealing with parents who put the blame on you instead of working with you to help the students achieve.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 8:29 pm
Rated By: GaVyme
 
     
     
  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: This is the best solution.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:09 pm
Rated By: ysyByg
 
     
     
  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 i agree this is helpful
Rated On: October 17, 2019 4:33 pm
Rated By: JyLaVe
 
     
     
  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, documentation is great idea.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 9:45 pm
Rated By: JeTeQu
 
     
     
  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
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:46 am
Rated By: ZySaje
 
     
     
  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, keeping documentation & communicating with parents is the best thing to do in this case.
Rated On: October 7, 2020 7:52 pm
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
  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: This is what I would do in this situation so the parents are kept aware of what is going on in the classroom and detailed documentation was kept.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:04 am
Rated By: Santana Loar