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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you sure the email or phone number is correct? Several teachers have screwed up my email address, and apparently they aren't tech savvy enough to understand when messages aren't delivered. [/quote]

My child had a medical emergency at school.  The nurse called a phone number in Oasis that was wrong despite my updating the Parent Forms 4 years ago.  Oasis was not in sync with the updated Parent Forms that were coming home since I gave the school the new number.  Luckily, the nurse called the other contact numbers - our emergency contact, my husband's cell number, my husband's work number, as well as our home phone.  Those numbers were correct.  Our emergency contact and my husband reached me on my cell.  Being that I was the closest to the school, I was able to get there in 5 minutes.

The information the teacher has is only as good as the data processors who are supposed to update the records.  Don't assume the numbers and emails are correct.  You could also use snail mail and the back up numbers if need be.  Also send a note home with the student that needs to be signed by the parent for confirmation of receipt.

Are you sure there are no language barriers?  Is an interpreter needed?  Do the parents both work so socio economic factors are making it hard for them to communicate with you when you are available?  Perhaps see if the counseling office can get more info. from the child and see what is going on at home.  Unfortunately, some kids are latch key kids and families do the best they can to get by.  If the child needs interventions and supports (I assume that is why you need to talk to the parents 10 days before the ending of the marking period) see what the school team can do to help the child.  Pull in the Administration and Counseling staff for help.[/quote]

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