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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl
Yes, you need to take this up with your daughter's teacher. If she proves to be unresponsive/unhelpful when it comes to the criticism, make arrangements to discuss it with the principal. don't be afraid to take it as far as the principal. Try and mobilize other parents if possible--several of you is more helpful than one when going to the asst. principal or principal.
If this lady's teaching does not improve after conferences with her and her supervisors, and you find her supervisors unwilling to help, also do not be afraid to write a letter to your schoolboard and the editor of your local paper.
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As a teacher, I agree with everything Onesnowyowl has written. These are appropriate steps to take.
Also, as a teacher, I will tell you what will not work - going on a tirade, being pushy or aggressive or non-compliant. I'm not saying that you are like that, NG, but I am saying that I've dealt with some real bitchy, overly aggressive parents, and it only takes one or two seconds of a parent telling me what to do before I completely shut down on them. Then it generally goes to the other staff. "I just had an interview with Jane's mom. Watch out for her!" Hey, I know. It's not overly professional, but it's how it works.
If you come in to the teacher, and express genuine motherly concern for your daughters wellbeing, and manage not to tell the teacher that she's doing something wrong, and that they had better shape up, I think you will have done your best. As OneSnowy said, if you don't start to see change, bring it up to the Principal. It is a principals duty to stick up for their staff, but if the staff aren't meeting their professional requirements, it is the principals duty to address that...