Seattle, WA
Baker Language and Learning Center

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.4)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are  "behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

We currently have a seasoned Pre K-8 certified teacher and a teacher with an MSW. They have very different personalities and provide a kind of yin/yang co-teaching environment. Both speak French, and one also speaks Spanish and ASL. Through observation and scaffolding, we are able to address the individual needs of children right where they are, be that "behind," "different," or "advanced." We have implemented a parent feedback forum through a parent bulletin board in cyberspace and on our wall, and leave notes for parents to give them an idea of what their children are doing at school in order to "spark" a conversation at home, especially important for the 2s, whose language may not be well-developed enough to communicate specifics of their days with us.

We also work very closely with families who have additional concerns for their child, or when they are working with other clinicians or receiving services elsewhere. When we are all communicating together toward the best interest of the child, we have an organized care structure.

Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
I wish the school brought in a music or dance teacher. In the last couple of years, there seems to have been a high teacher turnover rate.

Parent #2
Overall I am extremely happy with the teaching at the school. My child is excited about going to school and what he is learning and we are seeing a marked difference in his skills. He's excited to show us what he has learned and practice it at home.

Parent #3
Good with students, not always respectful in communication with parents.

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