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9780984991709

Understanding Independent School Parents

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  • ISBN13:

    9780984991709

  • ISBN10:

    0984991700

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-02-14
  • Publisher: Wise Teacher Pr
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Summary

Understanding Independent School Parents is a practical guide for teachers provides advice for forging successful relationships with independent school parents. Written by a seasoned school psychologist and an experienced classroom teacher, this book aims to help teachers and administrators understand today's families and maintain healthy relationships with them. Readers will learn how to create school environments that support both teachers and parents, make the most of parent conferences, and manage those disruptive and difficult "five percenter" parents who can make a teacher's life miserable.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Understanding Independent School Parents
Teachers and Parents: An Uneasy Relationship
A Matter of Style: Understanding Family Differences
Developing Alliances: Relationships with Reasonable Parents
From Bad to Worse: Three Types of "5 Percenter" Parents
What Teachers Can Do
A Good Fit: Seeking a Supportive School
The Biggest Challenge: Managing Difficult Parents
Face-to-Face: Surviving Parent Conferences
Taking Care of Yourself: Strategies for Survival
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