Dealing with Difficult Parents (School Leader Edition)

<p>This school leader’s edition of <i>Dealing with Difficult Parents</i> is designed to help you with the specific challenges you face as a school leader when dealing with parents.</p><p>The companion teacher's edition shows your teachers and other educators how they can communicate with parents more effectively. But with this administrator’s version you’ll learn how you as a leader can—and must—support and coach teachers along the way.</p><p>You’ll uncover how to:</p><ul> <li>make sure your teachers understand the families they’re dealing with</li> <li>help your teachers communicate effectively with parents by being positive and proactive so problems don’t escalate to the main office</li> <li>establish expectations for dealing with parents so teachers understand how to be appropriate even when a parent is not</li> <li>deal with challenging situations when the teacher is difficult or the teacher is in the wrong</li> <li>ensure your teachers feel supported by you when they’re dealing with difficult parents and</li> <li>help teachers become more confident and empowered in challenging situations. </li> </ul><p>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.</p>