![]() ![]() Even if there isn’t and you take disciplinary action, that doesn’t preclude being kind or preserving dignity and respect. No, it’s not acceptable for a teacher to leave no sub plans, but there may be a good reason for it. What to do: Even if you are angry (and justifiably so), you can be compassionate. Try saying this: “I hear you saying…” (Active listening will keep you focused.) Scenario: Someone did something that really angered you.Įxample: A teacher fails to show up to work and didn’t put in for a substitute. When you’re physically, mentally, and emotionally present, you can really listen to what someone else is saying (not just the words, but the emotion and intent behind them). ![]() You can’t give the discussion your full attention if you have distractions. What to do: Treat each courageous conversation like the most important one you’ll ever have with that person. Scenario: You’re knee-deep in emails and evaluations when you’re interrupted with a crisis.Įxample: A student comes to your office and discloses mental health concerns. I want to make sure I understand, so let’s plan on meeting later today to discuss it.” Scenario: You’ve received conflicting reports and need to figure out the truth.Įxample: A teacher reports that another staff member allowed students to cheat on the state test, but the test coordinator says there were no anomalies. Try saying this: “I wanted to give you a heads up that I heard what happened. Sometimes you have to deliver the bad news at the moment, but whenever possible, try to avoid an ambush and allow the person to process what happened before engaging them in conversation. Remember, the person may not know you’ve heard anything. What to do: A difficult conversation shouldn’t begin with a “gotcha” moment where you walk in the room to ask what happened. Scenario: You need to talk to someone about a behavior reported by a third party.Įxample: A parent calls to tell you that a teacher was crying in front of the kids. So, you know you’ve got to do it, but how do you make the most of those difficult situations? The following scenarios showcase the best ways to handle some courageous conversations. These difficult conversations require all parties to be honest and open. When’s the last time you had to confront a staff member concerning a dress code issue or call a parent to say you’re moving their child to a different classroom? School leaders engage in courageous conversations all the time-from conflict resolution to racial equity to performance appraisal. ![]()
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