A+ Teachers

by Erika V. Shearin Karres

Educational leaders and parents agree that parents must be involved in their children's education for them to reach their potential. But even students whose parents are actively engaged in their education can underachieve if their teachers aren't focused on the right things. What should parents do then?A+ Teachers empowers parents with the knowledge needed to ensure their kids get the best education they can right now. The book walks through the basic teaching skills every teacher must master to be successful and then gives parents the tools needed to analyze how their kids' teachers measure up. This groundbreaking book then provides the steps for working with teachers, the school administration, and the PTA to ensure that all teachers in their local schools acquire these critical skills if they don't possess them already.Parents will learn how to assess and encourage improved performance in their children's classrooms by What's really involved in effective teachingo How to better support their kids' teacherso Strategies for raising the level of instruction for all kidso How to be more education-committed parentso How to inspire their children to fulfill their academic potentialThere is not another book available that emboldens, empowers, and enlightens parents about what really goes on in today's classrooms. With A+ Teachers as their guide, parents will be armed with the ability to quickly evaluate their children's teachers-and then foster high standards within their schools. Educational leaders and parents agree that parents must be involved in their children's education for them to reach their potential. But even students whose parents are actively engaged in their education can underachieve if their teachers aren't focused on the right things. What should parents do then?A+ Teachers empowers parents with the knowledge needed to ensure their kids get the best education they can right now. The book walks through the basic teaching skills every teacher must master to be successful and then gives parents the tools needed to analyze how their kids' teachers measure up. This groundbreaking book then provides the steps for working with teachers, the school administration, and the PTA to ensure that all teachers in their local schools acquire these critical skills if they don't possess them already.Parents will learn how to assess and encourage improved performance in their children's classrooms by What's really involved in effective teachingo How to better support their kids' teacherso Strategies for raising the level of instruction for all kidso How to be more education-committed parentso How to inspire their children to fulfill their academic potentialThere is not another book available that emboldens, empowers, and enlightens parents about what really goes on in today's classrooms. With A+ Teachers as their guide, parents will be armed with the ability to quickly evaluate their children's teachers-and then foster high standards within their schools.

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Dr. Erika Shearin Karres is an educator, motivational speaker, and author.

Reviews

[Amanda Kaye (More.Reading.Time.Please) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars would be a better rating overall.

This book is written for parents to help them understand how a classroom should be run and what kind of teachers are wonderful! I think it is helpful for first-year teachers who need to know what is expected of them from parents, teachers looking to improve themselves over-all, or parents who need help knowing what to do to help their children succeed in school and at home.

As a teacher I found the most helpful part of the book is the checklist the author provides. It is a quick overlook of the book to know exactly what skills/areas of my classroom I can work on. As a parent is has many helpful tips on how to help your children, their teachers, and the school as a whole. If you are wanting to get involved with the PTA this book is a must.

I loved how the author took five main strengths that all great teachers have and then broke down each section into detailed skills that are easily understood and helpful. This book is a breath of fresh air compared to many of the stuffy textbooks that are out there!