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Cons of Students Knowing Skill Levels

Previously, I discussed how it was brought to my attention that some schools are now helping students to understand their skill levels. The students are being given a skill number that helps them know where they stand academically. In my last article I discussed the pros of students knowing their skill levels. In this article I will address some cons of students knowing and understanding how they compare academically. Lack of Effort When an intelligent student is given a very high skill number and realizes that his or her number is much higher than some other students, the child may … Continue reading →

Student Skill Levels

Recently I received a private message from Valorie. Valorie writes in the homeschool section but is very much in touch with education in general. In her message she stated that the school systems in her area were now informing students of their skill levels. She questioned if my area did the same. We do not inform students of what level that they are working on. The only level that is given to students is their reading level as determined by a STAR test on the computer. This level is an approximate grade level range in which books would best suit … Continue reading →

How Students can Affect One Another

Children are each complete individuals. They think, learn, and act differently. They respond to the world differently. They react based on their personalities and experiences. Children all have different thoughts, ideas, and feelings. It is amazing how different environments and different stimulus can make children act differently. A very outgoing talkative child may become quiet and shy when presented with a new or unfamiliar situation. A very quiet and calm child may become loud and excited when placed in a high energy setting. Children also respond differently among other children. Some children bring out the best in each other while … Continue reading →

Students Paid to Attend Tutoring

It seems as if schools and teachers will do almost anything now to get students in school and learning. Each and every day educators are working on ways to get children actively involved in their academics. However, the challenge is getting greater and greater. It is harder and harder to compete with the world’s action and troubles. Lack of discipline, lack of parental involvement, and drugs all play a part in the competition that teachers face. Georgia has created a plan in which students cannot afford not to attend school. Two schools, one a high school and one a middle … Continue reading →

Scheduling of Parent Teacher Conferences

Parental involvement is very important in a child’s education. Because schools and teachers acknowledge this, parent teacher conferences are set-up to allow parents and teachers the opportunity to discuss the child’s academics and behavior. My county has held parent teacher conferences in several ways. In the beginning all parent teacher conferences were after school from about three o’clock to five or six o’clock. Some parents had trouble with this because of work schedules and having multiple children at different level schools. It was difficult for a parent to go from the elementary school to one conference and then to the … Continue reading →

Parents Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference

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In most districts parent teacher conferences are near. In a previous article, I discussed the importance of conferencing with your child’s teacher. I also discussed how teachers should prepare for parent teacher conferences. It is equally important for parents to prepare for the conference. As a parent, one should consider what issue needs to be discussed. Make a list of questions that you would like to ask your child’s teacher. Depending on what you plan to talk to the teacher about, you may find it best to leave your child out of the conference. It may also be best to … Continue reading →

How Teachers Should Prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences

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Like any other school day, teachers need to prepare for parent teacher conferences. Most parent teacher conferences are held within a certain block of time. I prefer scheduling parents for appointments within that time period. By scheduling parents, you reduce the amount of ‘wait in line’ time and do not feel as rushed to move parents in and out. You can also look at the schedule and somewhat prepare for the next conference by knowing which child will be discussed next. About one week before conference day, I send home a note with time slots and blank lines. Parents choose … Continue reading →

Parent Teacher Conferences- Why?

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It is the time of year when schools begin having their last parent teacher conference. At one time, my school system had parent teacher conferences after school usually from three to five o’clock. Now, parent teacher conferences are held during the day and children do not attend school. The conference is held from twelve until six o’clock. No matter when your school holds parent teacher conferences, it is important for parents and teachers to meet. Teachers should encourage parents to attend and parents should make every effort to be there. Over the years of teaching, I have heard numerous comments … Continue reading →

Preparing a Learning Disabled Student for College

Assisting your LD child in preparing for college can be an exciting passage into his adult life. With the proper planning it is no more challenging than any other aspect of parenting. Preparing should begin by his freshman year in high school, starting with your student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) and incorporating an ITP (Individualized Transition Program) at a later time. Including your high school student in both meetings will give him a voice in preparing for his future. Your child should learn to be his own advocate. Part of growing mentally is understanding the extent of his disability(ies), knowing … Continue reading →

The Education Blog in Review: October 29-November 6

I know, I know. . .this is a little post dated. Since our regular education blogger Kaye Siders has left, several of us from the Families.com community have been guest blogging sporadically here in Education. Consequently, the regularly posted “week in review” blogs that many of us are accustomed to seeing in various sections of the Families.com blogs were missing. But never fear! We’re working on getting you caught up in case you’ve missed some of the exciting blogs in education over the last several weeks. Did you read My Inner City Story? I started a series sharing some thoughts … Continue reading →