INTASC+Standard+10


 * __INTASC Standard 10__**

The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.


 * __Specific Category of Standard 10__**

INTASC.10.B K: The teacher understands how factors in the students' environment outside of school (e.g. family circumstances, community environments, health and economic conditions) may influence students' life and learning. INTASC.10.F D: The teacher is willing to consult with other adults regarding the education and well-being of his/her students.


 * __Understanding Sentence__**

The teacher is concerned with all aspects of his/her students in and out of the classroom.


 * __Artifacts__**
 * Field Work Assignment [[file:mrs0210FieldWork.doc]]
 * Electronic Community Resource Directory [[file:Svensson_Directory.doc]]


 * __Reflect__**

In today’s society of single parent homes, split and divorced families, dual working parents and grandparents raising their grandchildren, the issues that are faced by our students can prove most stressful. If and when a child is in this situation, then the education process is non-existent. That is why it is so important to get to know one's students and their situations. Research has shown that these issues do affect our students' learning. Head Start and other programs are a direct result of these findings and the ability to help students who are at risk. Getting parents involved is absolutely necessary and has to begin with the teacher.


 * __Project__**

A teacher has to be the advocate for the student. Sometimes this is not the easiest road to go down for the teacher. However, with only the student's best interest in mind and due to legal obligations, this is what the teacher must do. I hope to excel in this area of my teaching profession. I know many challenges face me butI do believe since I am the professional, the guidance I can help give to parents will in turn help them help their child. Being able to give parents options and avenues that they can use to help their children is a very good thing to have. It also helps for the teacher to be seen as a caring and postive advocate for the student. This helps the parents build trust in you and in the school system.