Consider the following statement an educator might hear from a parent and reflect on the questions that follow:

"My son should be performing better by now. We need to discuss what you should be doing differently."

1. As a teacher, how would you feel upon hearing this statement?
2. As a teacher, how might you respond to the parent
3. In what ways might you feel a threat to your identity as a teacher?

Imagine you are a parent and you have received a note from a teacher that says: "Your daughter is not performing at grade level. What can you do to create a supportive learning environment for her at home?"

1. As a parent, how would you feel upon reading this?
2. As a parent, how might you respond to the teacher?
3. In what ways might you feel a treat to your identify as a parent?

Use the space below to list your thoughts.