Do teachers adapt methods to ensure each child learns (and loves) learning?
Applaud: Every teacher is expected and trained to reach every child by addressing individual kids’ interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Other staff (“resource teachers” and specialists) should play a clear, consistent role in monitoring and adapting to children’s needs. Otherwise, the best teachers will burn out and leave, and less capable teachers will stick to a one-size-fits-all routine. Other parents should be able to give you examples of how teachers have adjusted instruction to meet their children’s needs.
