1. The student who has been misbehaving in class
1.1. Topics to Discuss with Parents
1.1.1. Documentation/Proof
1.1.1.1. Specific Examples
1.1.1.1.1. ie. He/She Said "x"
1.1.1.2. Written Proof
1.1.1.2.1. ie. Passed Notes/Drawings
1.1.1.3. Reflections/examples from Other Teachers
1.2. Seating Arrangement During Meeting
1.2.1. Next to Parents When Possible. Try Not to Put Anything (Such as a Desk, or Your Hands) Between you.
1.3. Brainstorm How Issues Can be Addressed
1.3.1. Discuss What Works at Home
1.3.1.1. ie. Time Out
1.3.1.2. ie. Rewards
1.3.1.3. ie. Countdown
1.3.2. Develop Plan with Parents to Address Issues
1.3.2.1. Create Day to Day Log of Behavior for Parents to Sign
1.3.2.2. Develop Reward System for Good Behavior,
1.3.3. If Plan Does not Cause Change in Behavior, Have Another Meeting
1.3.3.1. Ask for a Counselor or Other Behavioral Specialist to Sit in and Contribute Ideas.
2. The student who is performing below the expected proficiency level
2.1. Topics to Discuss with Parents
2.1.1. Documentation/ Proof
2.1.1.1. Example Graph of Test Scores
2.1.1.2. List of Missing Assignments
2.1.1.3. A Timeline of How I Prepare Students for Tests
2.1.1.3.1. example: list of study guides and worksheets
2.1.2. Seating Arrangement During Meeting
2.1.2.1. Next to the Parents with Examples of their Child's Work.
2.1.3. Brainstorm How Issues Can be Addressed
2.1.3.1. How Student can Prepare
2.1.3.1.1. Student Attends Tutoring Sessions with Teacher
2.1.3.1.2. Student Gets Tutor
2.1.3.1.3. Study Tools
2.1.3.2. How Parents can Help
2.1.3.2.1. Development of a Study Plan
2.1.4. Follow-Up
2.1.4.1. Ask Parents to Sign Off on Study Log
2.1.4.2. Ask Student Questions about Progress
2.1.4.3. Give the Student Material to Study During their Designated Study Time
2.1.4.4. If Grades Don't Improve...
2.1.4.4.1. Ask Parents to come in for Another Brainstorming Meeting
3. The student who has not been performing to the level of his/her capacity
3.1. Topics to Discuss with Parents
3.1.1. Documentation/Proof
3.1.1.1. Example Graph Comparing Test Scores to Homework Scores
3.1.1.2. Show Breakdown in Grades and Point Out Low Participation Grade/ Effort
3.1.1.3. Specific Examples of Student Slacking off
3.1.2. Brainstorm How to Address Issues
3.1.2.1. Ask What Works at Home
3.1.2.1.1. Ie. Computer Games
3.1.2.1.2. ie. Group Work
3.1.2.1.3. Ask What Motivates Student
3.1.2.2. Ask What Hobbies the Student Has
3.1.2.2.1. Incorporate this Hobby into Class to Motivate Student
3.1.2.3. Create a Participation Log or Email Parents with Progress
3.1.3. If Issue isn't Resolved, Schedule Another Meeting
3.2. Seating Arrangement
3.2.1. Next to the Parents with Examples of their Child's Work.