Potential negative consequences for the teacher

    Mr K is a 7th grade teacher. He complains to her neighbour about a difficult student in her class, identifying the child by name and providing specific details about the student’s academic record. Mr K says that the neighbour does not know the student personally, so there should be no problem discussing the student and the situation. Discussion: • What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise? • How could this situation become a violation of the law, code, or other school/district policies? • In this situation, what are the potential negative consequences for the teacher, for the student and the school community? • What responses/actions will result in a more positive outcome and/or what proactive measures might be considered?