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How do you manage competing demands from parents and teachers?

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As a parent or a teacher, you may often face conflicting expectations and pressures from different stakeholders in the education system. How do you balance the needs and interests of your child, your students, your colleagues, and your school? How do you communicate effectively and respectfully with everyone involved? In this article, we will explore some strategies and tips to help you manage competing demands from parents and teachers, and foster a positive and collaborative relationship between them.

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Bobby Pollicino

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1 Understand the perspectives

One of the first steps to managing competing demands is to understand where they are coming from. Parents and teachers may have different perspectives, goals, values, and experiences that shape their views and actions. For example, parents may be more concerned about their child's individual needs and progress, while teachers may have to consider the curriculum, standards, and group dynamics. Parents may also have different cultural backgrounds, expectations, and communication styles that affect how they interact with teachers. By acknowledging and respecting these differences, you can avoid misunderstandings and conflicts, and build trust and rapport .

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We want our parents to invest deeply in their child's well-being and to help them learn to advocate for themselves. We also want our teachers to know they should advocate for all of their students AND for themselves. There have to be boundaries for everyone and an understanding that we are all on the same team. It requires deep listening and empathy on both sides.

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2 Communicate clearly and regularly

Another key strategy to managing competing demands is to communicate clearly and regularly with both parents and teachers. Communication is essential to establish expectations, share information, provide feedback, and address issues. You can use various channels and methods to communicate, such as phone calls, emails, newsletters, conferences, and online platforms. However, you should also be mindful of the tone, frequency, and purpose of your communication. You want to be respectful, supportive, and constructive, but not overwhelming, intrusive, or defensive. You also want to communicate with a specific goal or outcome in mind, such as informing, updating, requesting, or resolving.

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Parent communication is important in building and maintaining a partnership. The amount of communication should tie directly to the age of the students. Parents of elementary aged students benefit from weekly or bi-weekly updates. Shifting to high school age and monthly communication suffices. We need teenagers to communicate directly with their parents/guardians about day to day experiences. One of our roles as educators is to promote the overall growth and development of our students which includes learning how to communicate effectively with others.

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3 Collaborate and compromise

A third strategy to managing competing demands is to collaborate and compromise with both parents and teachers. Collaboration and compromise are crucial to finding solutions that benefit everyone involved, and to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. You can collaborate and compromise by listening actively, asking questions, expressing your opinions, offering suggestions, and seeking feedback. You can also acknowledge the strengths and contributions of each party, and appreciate their efforts and support. However, you should also be realistic and flexible, and recognize that you may not always agree or satisfy everyone's preferences or needs.

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4 Set boundaries and prioritize

A final strategy to managing competing demands is to set boundaries and prioritize your tasks and responsibilities. Setting boundaries and prioritizing can help you manage your time, energy, and resources effectively, and avoid stress and burnout. You can set boundaries by defining your roles and expectations, saying no when necessary, and asking for help when needed. You can prioritize by identifying your goals and values, focusing on the most important and urgent tasks, and delegating or postponing less critical or relevant ones. You can also use tools and techniques to organize and plan your work, such as calendars, lists, reminders, and timers.

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"He who defends everything, defends nothing." - Frederick the Great We must review and update our priorities consistently so we can meet the various demands and needs of our stakeholders. I review and update a personal Eisenhower Matrix every Friday morning. It has me looking at what I prioritized the previous week and what changes, if any, need to be made for the upcoming week. It separates the urgent from the important which is key in boundary setting and helping to mitigate stress. I encourage my team members to also utilize the matrix for their own organization and task planning.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Understand the perspectives

2 Communicate clearly and regularly

3 Collaborate and compromise

4 Set boundaries and prioritize

5 Here’s what else to consider

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