Dear Friend and Colleague,

Put yourself in this picture.

It’s 2:55 p.m. and you are rushing to make the faculty meeting running toward the auditorium you collide with Mr. Streight, Jimmy’s dad. He glares at you and says, “Jimmy got an F in Science and it’s your entire fault.” You are at a loss he has totally taken you by surprise.

You think back to the first week of school. Jimmy has been missing assignments since then. This has to be the 50th time that Mr. Streight comes to his defense. How many times have you met, six, maybe seven? School has only been in session for twelve weeks.

But there is more . . .

Just yesterday Jimmy was caught stealing.

You open your mouth to speak and Mr. Streight cuts you off. Your patience is beginning to wane. But being the ultimate professional you try not to get defensive. He starts getting loud. You begin to talk and stumble through every single word. You are getting frustrated and your stress level is at its all time high.

Suddenly, you are at a loss for words.Your head begins to pound, and you can feel your blood pressure rising. Your impromptu meeting was far from being a success.

How you wished you had someone there to help you and guide you.

Many of us are uncomfortable when having to talk to parents, especially about sensitive issues. Knowing how to communicate well is the mark of the true teaching professional and can transform a merely competent teacher into a great one.

Let’s face it . . . Everyone needs to communicate. But effective communication is more than just talking – it encompasses pursuing a deeper understanding, an open sharing of ideas, the willingness to brainstorm without criticizing, and the effective dissemination of information.

Did you know that we spend 80% of our waking day communicating?

Tact and skill in handling people are enviable traits in any profession, but for the successful teacher they are essential.

How well do you communicate with parents?

Take the following quiz:

1. Are you uncomfortable speaking with parents?
2. Are you in need of assistance at conference time?
3. Are you looking for easy to use worksheets and sample letters to guide you?
4. Are you in need of answers on how to handle common everyday situations?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions then you need Teacher Talk! This book is the exact guide and information that you need to help you communicate effectively with parents.

Imagine, if Jimmy’s teacher had a guide, a manual so to speak, that addressed common school situations. But along with the situation there were strategies and insightful tips, worksheets and sample letters for handling each of them.

Teacher Talk! is a communication blueprint for your personal and professional success. Oh yes, and let’s not forget . . . it is also has a “Communication Skills Assessment,” that helps you recognize your areas of strengths and identify areas where you need additional assistance.

Here are just a sample of everyday situations and effective ways to deal with them that are inside Teacher Talk!:

• The parent that wants to talk daily before school;
  
• The parent who wants to put his child in another class;
  
• The overzealous parent;
  
• The parent who never gets involved;
  
• The parent who feels that you give too much homework;
  
• The parent who challenges the votes for the student council elections;
  
• The parent who wants her child to skip a grade;
  
• The parent who complains that her child did all the work on a group project yet has to share the grade;
  
• The parent who emails you in anger;
  
• And much, much more!

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to receiving the exact answers to your most pressing concern.

Along with this amazing book, you'll also receive a Quarterly Self-Evaluation Checklist along with over 40 worksheets and sample letters that you can begin to use immediately.

The information in this book will take you from being a good teacher to being a great teacher and effective communicator.

Don’t wait until your next parent confrontation – Click Here to order the book today!

Sincerely,
          

Cheli Cerra, M. Ed. & Dr. Ruth Jacoby
Authors of the School Talk! Series

P.S. Teacher Talk! will provide you with the tools for personal growth in effective communication and your continuing professional development. Order the book today!