At a mid-year conference, a parent tells the kindergarten teacher that her friend's daughter, who is the same age as her daughter, is reading already. The parent asks, "You are a new teacher. Are you sure that you know what you are doing?" What is a professional response from the teacher?
a. "Just be patient. The school year isn't over yet and I am just getting started, as you already stated."
b. "Some children in my class are reading; it is your daughter who is lagging behind her classmates."
c. "Even children of the same age progress at different rates. Your daughter is showing every sign of beginning to read. Let's plan together to help her."
d. "Maybe if you did more with her at home you wouldn't have to blame the teacher."
C
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