A School Leader's Guide to Dealing with Difficult Parents by Whitaker Todd Fiore Douglas J. (2015-12-15) Paperback

by Todd Whitaker

This new supplement to the bestselling "Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition" is designed to help you with the specific challenges you face as a school leader when dealing with parents. The main book, " Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition," shows how your teachers and other educators can communicate with parents more effectively. With this new supplement, you ll learn how you, as a leader, can--and must--support and coach teachers along the way.Topics covered include how toMake sure your teachers understand the families they re dealing with;Help your teachers communicate effectively with parents by being positive and proactive, so problems don t escalate to the main office;Establish expectations for dealing with parents, so teachers understand how to be appropriate even when a parent is not;Ensure your teachers feel supported by you when they re dealing with difficult parents; andHelp teachers become more confident and empowered in challenging situations.With these practical books, you ll be able to get parents on your side so they can become a positive force in your school s success."

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First published December 7, 2015

Reviews

[Kristy Grey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book I wish I had read in my first year of teaching. It's written for school leaders, but I think it would be incredibly helpful to new teachers as well.