An Educators Guide to Difficult Parents

An Educators Guide to Difficult Parents

Author: Jerry Wilde

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781560727637

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Knowing how to deal with difficult parents is essential if one plans on having a career in education. Difficult parents can be broken down into two subtypes and this book examines the similarities, differences and motivations of each in turn. There is also an analysis of special education and Section 504 laws, as well as a general overview of the federal laws. Techniques for dealing with parent advocates are also examined. The components of successful parent conferences are discussed along with an analysis of parental ownership. What should be the school's responsibility and what should stay with the parents? That's a very important question and often it isn't given enough attention. A hazard in this profession, job burnout, is also covered. The physical, emotional, and psychological warning signs are discussed along with measures that can be taken to prevent burnout. Finally, techniques to understand and cope with anger and anxiety are provided.


A School Leader's Guide to Dealing with Difficult Parents

A School Leader's Guide to Dealing with Difficult Parents

Author: Todd Whitaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-23

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1317332059

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This new supplement to the bestselling Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition is designed to help you with the specific challenges you face as a school leader when dealing with parents. The main book, Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition, shows how your teachers and other educators can communicate with parents more effectively. With this new supplement, you’ll learn how you, as a leader, can--and must--support and coach teachers along the way. Topics covered include how to... Make sure your teachers understand the families they’re dealing with; Help your teachers communicate effectively with parents by being positive and proactive, so problems don’t escalate to the main office; Establish expectations for dealing with parents, so teachers understand how to be appropriate even when a parent is not; Ensure your teachers feel supported by you when they’re dealing with difficult parents; and Help teachers become more confident and empowered in challenging situations. With these practical books, you’ll be able to get parents on your side so they can become a positive force in your school’s success.


Dealing with Difficult Parents

Dealing with Difficult Parents

Author: Todd Whitaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-08-16

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1317927710

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This book helps teachers, principals, superintendents, and all educators develop a repertoire of tools and skills for comfortable and effective interaction with parents. It shows you how to deal with the parent who is bossy, volatile, argumentative, aggressive, or maybe the worst - apathetic. It provides specific phrases to use with parents to help you avoid using "trigger" words which unintentionally make matters worse. It will show you how to deliver bad news to good parents, how to build positive credibility to all types of parents, and how to foster the kind of parent involvement which leads to student success.


Parents on Your Side

Parents on Your Side

Author: Lee Canter

Publisher:

Published: 2002-07

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781572710368

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This book presents a unique perpective on improving education in today's classrooms. While most reform programs require school-wide change.


A Teacher's Inside Advice to Parents

A Teacher's Inside Advice to Parents

Author: Robert Ward

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 147582291X

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Maximize your child’s potential in ways that extend beyond academics alone. Gain a clearer, more cohesive relationship with their teachers. A Teacher’s Inside Advice to Parents: How Children Thrive with Leadership, Love, Laughter, and Learning explains how to support and inspire all kids towards success and satisfaction. When parents and teachers share common goals and methods to meet a child’s essential needs, this wraparound effect flows seamlessly from home to school and back again. This affirming, practical parenting approach provides expert insight for connecting with the classroom and influencing your child in four fundamental aspects: Leadership supplies the appropriate guidelines and routines your child requires in order to feel a soothing sense of security, structure, and stability. Love offers the attention, encouragement, and acceptance that create a strong bond of trust and open communication between you and your child. Laughter adds the joy, excitement, and adventure that embolden and assist in your child’s personal exploration of creativity, purpose, and direction. Learning develops and reinforces your child’s knowledge, wisdom, and skills vital for a contributing, self-sufficient life. The Four Ls of Parenting directly lead to the cooperation, confidence, contentment, and capabilities parents and teachers both strive to foster in every child—all accomplished with increased efficacy and delight while nurturing and educating the kids they care about so deeply.


A Teacher's Guide to Communicating with Parents

A Teacher's Guide to Communicating with Parents

Author: Tina Taylor Dyches

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780137054060

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Communicating with Parents: A Guide to Effective Practice is an essential guidebook for the K-12 education professional. This book takes an in-depth look at communicating with families of students in elementary and secondary schools and is founded on the most current research and practice. Divided into five main sections, this guide presents evidence-based content and strategies related to: Developing Caring Relationships in Schools, Communicating with Families for Student Success, Communicating with Families throughout the School Year, Communicating with Families in Meetings, and Addressing Difficult Topics with Families. Additionally, a broad-based school population is covered with pertinent information for working with families of: general education students, students with disabilities, culturally/linguistically diverse students, students from low socioeconomic status, and students with unique gifts and talents. The evidence-based material is enhanced and illustrated with examples, graphics, and professional reproducible materials, and on every page, educators will be given the most research-based content, sound examples, practical applications, and ready-to-use resources. An indispensible guide for all K-12 general education teachers, special educators, related services personnel, and administrators for both pre-service and in-service training.


A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism

Author: Colin Baker

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2014-04-03

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1783091606

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In this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism and language mixing.


How to Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or Just Seem Crazy

How to Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or Just Seem Crazy

Author: Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1544352476

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Strategies for working with parents of all kinds Parents can be a teacher’s greatest advocate—and that’s why it’s important to know how to handle even the hardest parent situations. In fact, new teachers reported that parent communication is one of their biggest challenges. This teachers’ edition of the all-time best-selling How to Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or Just Seem Crazy provides invaluable strategies that teachers can use to defuse angry parents and to work with all parents to advance the success of their children. Addressing a variety of educator needs and concerns, this resource • Helps teachers get parents on their side with a set of proactive practices and policies • Provides guidelines for teachers to follow when meeting with parents during annual reviews and IEP meetings • Includes advice and vignettes that reflect challenges and concerns of today’s teachers With resources that will remain relevant to teachers throughout their careers, this book provides a clear explanation of the complexities that interact to create dysfunctional parents and how teachers can most effectively problem solve, communicate, and learn from their relationships with parents.


Study Guide to Dealing with Difficult Parents

Study Guide to Dealing with Difficult Parents

Author: Todd Whitaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-23

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1317332032

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This Study Guide provides a variety of thought-provoking questions and activities to help you implement the concepts in the bestselling book, Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition. For each chapter of the book, the Study Guide offers discussion questions, journal prompts, and group activities. You can work on these sections independently, in book studies, in professional learning communities (PLCs), in mentor sessions, and in professional development sessions. As you work through this Study Guide, you’ll learn how to make the book’s strategies work for you, so that you can more effectively deal with parents in all kinds of challenging situations and help them get on your side to ensure students’ success.


The Educator's Center Guide to Understanding Child Development

The Educator's Center Guide to Understanding Child Development

Author: Linda C. Mayes

Publisher: Scholastic Professional

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781338787856

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Educators and parents alike recognize that children don't grow up simply by adding inches and pounds--child development is a much richer mix of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Though children make progress at their own pace, educators can help them on their individual paths. Understanding the many ways in which children grow forms the essence of good teaching. If you appreciate the ebbs and flows of development, you can teach children with more insight and confidence, and offer support and guidance to their parents and caregivers. Problems can arise, of course, in every child's life. Dr. Mayes's reassuring approach helps educators understand the nature of a problem, how they can address it, and when and where to go for help with concerns such as learning disabilities, bullying, sibling rivalry, depression, anger, and other difficult feelings. This guide will be an incredible resource on every educator's bookshelf.