My Relationship With Parents In A Classroom Teacher

At a classroom teacher I am quite proud of the relationship I forge with the parents of my students. I honestly believe that a united front with my parents will afford our students the best opportunity to be successful. I encourage parents to be active participants in the home/school dynamic, and remind them that we are both advocates for our students. My belief is that if you make yourself available to the parents and show them that they, along with their children, matter, they will, more times than not, buy into you and your approaches. Many of these parents did not have positive experiences as students, and they feel like they do not have a voice in school/class related issues. I would like to think that I help redefine their perceptions of being involved in all aspects of the school environment. My relationship with those in the community as it pertains to my students currently lies solely in …show more content…
In fourth grade I have children who are non-readers as well students who are reading well above grade level. It is absolutely critical that I operate in a data driven classroom. I cannot expect all students to be successful and thrive in an environment where I use a one size fits all approach. A regular, systematic approach to progress monitoring and data tracking to help focus my lesson planning is what will allow my students to reach their highest potential. However data is not always “score based”. We just finished our fall cycle of NWEA testing. During this cycle I had two separate students who, for two very different reasons, were removed from their home environments and placed into DHS custody. They were extremely confused by what was going on and scored well below the expected average. Here again is where a regular, systematic approach will be beneficial. Once their lives level out, I will be able to get a more accurate snapshot of their needs and