Working+with+Parents

Some Helpful Resources for Working with Parents
Start with your assigned number and work your way down the list. Pay attention to key concepts because you'll be asked to synthesize a list of the top 5 ideas you've gleaned from your reading.

1. http://amselectronicportfolio.wikispaces.com/Inquiry+Project - Angela’s wiki about parent-teacher communication 2. http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Dealing_with_Difficult_High_School_Teachers.html A guide for high schoolers dealing with difficult teachers 3. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4002/is_200312/ai_n9319307 A guide for administrators dealing with difficult parents 4. http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/Communicating+with+Parents.doc Tips by Cherice found on our very own Wiki under "Parents" 5. http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/news/1_27_06.shtml#feature Links to several articles about working with parents 6. http://www.peterli.com/archive/ts/886.shtm Another guide for administrators dealing with difficult parents 7. http://www.education-world.com/a_issues/chat/chat111.shtml An interview with an author who wrote a book about dealing with difficult parents

When the researching time is up, click on the question below that corresponds with your initial number. Follow the directions.

Challenging Questions (based on your feedback)
Apathetic Parents

Holding Your Ground

Kids Who Do No Wrong

Overly Involved Parents

Parents From Different Backgrounds

Parental Threats

Pushy Parents