Parent & Teacher Meetings: The First Years
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Are/were You a Teacher?
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on December 19, 2009
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I am thinking about going back to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. If you are/were a teacher, were you satisfied with your career choice? Anything you'd ...
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- Hey there N., I was a teacher for 17 (taught every grade from 1st-5th) years and loved it. It's a great career. The rewards are far reaching, the hours and vacation...
- omg, are you in socal right now? There are absolutely no jobs! (check EDJOIN.ORG) If you are not planning on getting into it for several years then maybe it will be ...
- I'm sorry I can't answer, but I wanted to chime in and keep an eye on this question. I'm actually in exactly the same situation. I'm thinking about starting to go ba...
Having a Problem with My Sons Teacher.
Asked by M.M. from Youngstown
on November 6, 2006
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My Five year old son has had some problems at school. The teacher sent home a letter saying that his behavior is unacceptable. She says that he don't listen, he can't ...
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- I think you need to talk to your sons teacher asap! You will never be 'out of line' by trying to work directly with the teacher in regards to helping your son do his b...
- Yes, children do make things teachers do and say look worse than they are but not always. I've seen both. On the other hand, I can tell you from experience that teache...
- You are your childs best advocate, never forget that. They learn so much from us as parents, please make an appt. and meet with his teacher. She needs to see and und...
Issues with My Child's Teacher
Asked by W.C. from Chicago
on September 30, 2008
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I am hoping someone here can offer some advice. My son started first grade this year, and I have a few issues with the way his teacher handles things.
To start off...
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- I believe that teachers ALWAYS deserve the benefit of the doubt. She deserves the right to a discussion with you before going to the principal.
- WC--Have you talked with the teacher? I recommend you make an appointment to speak with her. Speaking at the dismissal time won't allow you the time you need to ask ...
- I would talk with her to find out what is happening and why. She sounds like the type of person that would be on the defensive right away, so I might approach it as "...
What to Do About My Daughter's 2Nd Grade Teacher....
Asked by L.A. from Chattanooga
on August 21, 2011
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We have had 6 days of school so far. My daughter has a teacher whom I met at the open house and first day of school & she seemed nice. Every day since school has star...
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- This is so sad!! I taught elementary school. I think that if one of my boys had a teacher like this, I would take it to the principal first. The principal needs to kno...
- I agree with LBC, schedule a meeting with the teacher and the principal. This is the intermediate step between the board of education your friend recommended. It's a...
- I had a teacher just like her when I was in 5th grade. In 5th grade, kids don't really tell their parents anything. Then two years later, that teacher was fired for do...
Advice About Communicating with Daycare Teacher
Asked by L.Z. from Chicago
on July 11, 2006
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I have a son of 15 months old and a daughter of 4 yrs. My daughter was so easy and good in all her 3 years in daycare, and all we heard from the teachers has always be...
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- Hi L., I understand your discomfort with confrontation. However, you are your child's advocate in this world and it sounds like this daycare situation is not workin...
- I do home daycare and I would want to know if the parents wanted me to do something differently. having been a teacher too I appreciated when parents came to me first...
- Dear L., You need to speak with the teacher (I'd schedule an appointment to meet, so that you can have privacy and enough time to get the issues addressed), and if sh...
Thinking About Being a Teacher, Anyone Have Personal Experience with This?
Asked by N.D. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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I am 38 WAHM. I have been thinking of going back to school to be a teacher. I would love to hear good and bad experiences from teachers about their chosen careers.
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- i have had several different teaching jobs in a wide variety of settings and neighborhoods. the best part of all of them is the kids, i do love teaching and i miss the...
- Good question. I am contemplating the same thing. I'm a 33 yr. old SAHM, 8 years corporate business experience, but feel education is my passion. I just wonder if i...
- Hi N.- I was a high school teacher before staying at home with my children and I plan to go back at the upper elementary/jr. high level in a couple of years. It is...
Teacher Conference and a Sensitive Subject. Do I Even Bring It Up?
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on October 31, 2011
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Good Evening moms. I am still trying to figure out if I am going to discuss this with my son's teacher and I thought I would bring it to you moms and see if it's somet...
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- A friend of mine who is a teacher once told me this, "Go to the teacher if you have question not straight to my boss. Don't tell her all the teacher does is yell if yo...
- Wow - first good for you for speaking up! I would for sure. If I was the parent of the two kids who got in trouble, I would be very upset - how horrible for them to ...
- There's a real array of answers here. My best suggestion would be to start the conversation pertaining to this topic with some specific, open-ended questions. "You ...
6 y.o.'s Teacher Concerned About Behavior
Asked by E.M. from Kansas City
on April 23, 2008
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I've gotten several calls from my son's teacher throughout the school year regarding his behavior. Her complaints are that he has inappropriate outbursts such as clap...
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- It sounds like you need to have your son tested. What you described makes me think of Tourette's syndrome. If you let it go untreated it can hinder your son's ability ...
- Is there a child behavioral specialist who can observe your son in his classroom setting in a nonthreatening manner? Last year was my son's first year in preschool. ...
- I would recommend that you consider having him evaluated, NOT to try to 'fit a square peg in a round hole' but so you at least know exactly what you're dealing with an...
Help with School
Asked by J.H. from Lafayette
on May 2, 2007
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I am not sure what to do my son is almost 10. He is very smart and is having trouble in school being organized. He is currently in advanced classes, and it not doing t...
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- Definately get him organized. It may be just a case of forgetfulness. Plus, learning organization skills now will really help him later in life. I agree that there is ...
- Oh my goodness!! When I read your problem, it makes me think about my child and school. He is not in advanced classes but i feel like he doesnt get the help he needs a...
- Do not pull him out. I have dealt with this since my son was in 3rd grade and he is now in 7th grade. It is truly exhausting. We ended up getting help through Learn...
Question for All High School or Middle School Teachers!
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2010
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I have a question for any of you who teach middle or high school (or if you know someone who does). How hard was it to get a job? How many jobs did you have to apply...
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- It really depends on where you are. I have no idea about Utah, but we've had teacher layoffs in some metro counties here, while others have been hiring. Science and Ma...
- This is a tough time to enter into the education field, but there are always people who retire, teachers becoming moms, and folks who find teaching is not their cup of...
- I have good news and bad news. The good news is that he has no experience so he will be 'cheap'. This may be attractive to some districts since hiring someone with...
