handling ongoing problems

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handling ongoing problems
By Julianne

Maybe you could write out the exact problem as you see it. Sometimes when I write things down they become more focused and less acusatory. (Is that a word?) Anyway, if your real problem is getting kids to your class on
time, focus on that. Then use "I" statements to get your point across to the principal. Try to concentrate on what you need done and why:
"I need the students to be in my classroom by 11:00. That isn't happening. I feel like they aren't getting an appropriate amount of instruction. What can we do about that? I'd like to construct an ongoing solution to this problem so that we don't

have to keep going over it." You get the idea. You could try this same tactic with the other teacher, but I bet it doesn't go anywhere. Some people are more prone to causing grief for whatever reason. You know those people who cut in front of you in traffic? They know what they're doing is naughty, but they do it anyway. Some teachers operate on that principle too - they want to do something, so they do and who cares about anyone else.