Educator′s Lifetime Encyclopedia of Letters

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<p>SECTION ONE.</p>
<p>Writing effective recommendations.</p>
<p>Examining the structure of the written recommendations.</p>
<p>Model recommendations and references.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a private school, I.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a private school, II.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a private school, I.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a private school, II.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a college or university, I.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a college or university, II.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a college or university, I.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a college or university, II.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a college or university, III.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation for an award.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation for an award.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a special academic program.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a special academic program, I.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a special academic program, II.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation to a community program.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation to a community program.</p>
<p>Positive recommendation for a job outside school.</p>
<p>Negative recommendation for a job outside school.</p>
<p>Recommendation of a college.</p>
<p>Recommendation of a teacher.</p>
<p>SECTION TWO.</p>
<p>Letter that deal with illness and death.</p>
<p>Understanding the basic letter of sympathy.</p>
<p>Model letters of sympathy and understanding.</p>
<p>Nonserious illness of a student.</p>
<p>Nonserious illness of a teacher.</p>
<p>Nonserious illness of an administrator.</p>
<p>Serious illness of a student.</p>
<p>Serious illness of a student′s parent.</p>
<p>Serious illness of a teacher.</p>
<p>Serious illness of an administrator.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of a student, I.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of a student, II.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of a student′s parent.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of a teacher, I.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of a teacher, II.</p>
<p>Terminal illness of an administrator.</p>
<p>Death of a student, I.</p>
<p>Death of a student, II.</p>
<p>Death of a student′s parent.</p>
<p>Death of a teacher, I.</p>
<p>Death of a teacher, II.</p>
<p>Death of an administrator, I.</p>
<p>Death of an administrator, II.</p>
<p>Death of a community leader.</p>
<p>Death of a school board official.</p>
<p>SECTION THREE.</p>
<p>Letters that effectively deal with student behavior.</p>
<p>Examining student behavior and the home–school connection.</p>
<p>Model letters that deal with student behavior.</p>
<p>Teacher note on good student behavior.</p>
<p>Teacher note on poor student behavior, I.</p>
<p>Teacher note on poor student behavior, II.</p>
<p>Letter on serious classroom infraction, I.</p>
<p>Letter on serious classroom infraction, II.</p>
<p>Letter on serious school infraction, I.</p>
<p>Letter on serious school infraction, II.</p>
<p>Letter complimenting outstanding behavior.</p>
<p>Letter on infraction involving police, I.</p>
<p>Letter on infraction involving police, II.</p>
<p>Letter on behavior warning of serious consequences, I.</p>
<p>Letter on behavior warning of serious consequences, II.</p>
<p>Letter of suspension, I.</p>
<p>Letter of suspension, II.</p>
<p>Letter of suspension, III.</p>
<p>Letter of suspension, IV.</p>
<p>Letter of suspension to alternative school program.</p>
<p>Open letter to parents on suspension policy.</p>
<p>Open letter to students on behavior and suspension.</p>
<p>Statement of rights in expulsion procedures.</p>
<p>Letter of expulsion.</p>
<p>SECTION FOUR.</p>
<p>Complete guide to writing meaningful evaluations.</p>
<p>Taking the sting out of written evaluations.</p>
<p>Model evaluations for a variety of school occasions.</p>
<p>Informal evaluation of student progress.</p>
<p>Formal evaluation of student progress, I.</p>
<p>Formal evaluation of student progress, II.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of a teacher.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a teacher.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of an administrator.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of an administrator.</p>
<p>Special evaluation of a school employee.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of a school employee.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of school employee.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of special school event.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of special school event.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of a school program.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a school program, I.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a school program, II.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of text or learning material.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of text or learning material.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of a curriculum.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a curriculum, I.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a curriculum, II.</p>
<p>Negative evaluation of a school or school system.</p>
<p>Positive evaluation of a school or school system.</p>
<p>SECTION FIVE.</p>
<p>Writing for the community.</p>
<p>Blueprint for positive school–community relations.</p>
<p>Model letters for the community.</p>
<p>Letter supporting proposed community legislation.</p>
<p>Letter opposing proposed community legislation.</p>
<p>Letter supporting a city/township decision.</p>
<p>Letter opposing a city/township decision.</p>
<p>Letter requesting a community action.</p>
<p>Letter granting access to the school.</p>
<p>Letter denying access to the school.</p>
<p>Answering a positive letter from the community.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter from the community.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter concerning school personnel, I.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter concerning school personnel, II.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter concerning a school decision, I.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter concerning a school decision, II.</p>
<p>Answering a negative letter concerning yourself.</p>
<p>Turning down an invitation from the community, I.</p>
<p>Turning down an invitation from the community, II.</p>
<p>Replying to a community action group, I.</p>
<p>Replying to a community action group, II.</p>
<p>Replying to a community protest group, I.</p>
<p>Replying to a community protest group, II.</p>
<p>SECTION SIX.</p>
<p>Efficiently handling letters of complaint.</p>
<p>Getting results with letters of complaint.</p>
<p>Model letters that handle complaints.</p>
<p>Complaining about a textbook.</p>
<p>Complaining about wrong school supplies.</p>
<p>Complaining about insufficient school supplies.</p>
<p>Complaining about poor quality of materials.</p>
<p>Complaining about defective materials.</p>
<p>Complaining about delayed delivery.</p>
<p>Complaining about insufficient response.</p>
<p>Complaining about a contracted service.</p>
<p>Complaining about a scheduling conflict.</p>
<p>Complaining about a physical condition.</p>
<p>Complaining about a dangerous physical condition.</p>
<p>Complaining about a developing situation.</p>
<p>Complaining about a potentially dangerous situation.</p>
<p>Complaining about a school board decision.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint about the school.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint about a teacher.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint about an administrator.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint from the faculty.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint from the staff.</p>
<p>Answering a minor complaint from a parent.</p>
<p>Answering a serious complaint from a parent.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint from a student.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint about a classroom.</p>
<p>Answering a complaint about a class.</p>
<p>SECTION SEVEN.</p>
<p>A guide to letters dealing with the media.</p>
<p>Appreciating the power of the media.</p>
<p>Model letters involving the media.</p>
<p>Informing the media of an impending media event, I.</p>
<p>Informing the media of an impending media event, II.</p>
<p>Letter requesting media coverage of a school event, I.</p>
<p>Letter requesting media coverage of a school event, II.</p>
<p>Letter responding to a positive newspaper article.</p>
<p>Letter responding to a negative newspaper article, I.</p>
<p>Letter responding to a negative newspaper article, II.</p>
<p>Letter responding to a positive newspaper editorial.</p>
<p>Letter responding to a negative newspaper editorial.</p>
<p>Letter to staff about a negative newspaper editorial.</p>
<p>Sample editorial for a community newsletter.</p>
<p>Responding to a negative community flier.</p>
<p>Responding to a negative community advertisement.</p>
<p>Establishing rules for media on campus.</p>
<p>Letter detailing guidelines for media contact.</p>
<p>Letter detailing guidelines for news releases.</p>
<p>Letter suggesting guidelines for newsworthiness.</p>
<p>Requesting TV time for a school event.</p>
<p>Requesting assistance for an impending media event.</p>
<p>SECTION EIGHT.</p>
<p>Letters that relate to your job.</p>
<p>The delicate matter of job–related letters.</p>
<p>Model letter of job–related letters.</p>
<p>Letter announcing your availability for a position.</p>
<p>Letter expressing interest in a position.</p>
<p>Letter requesting an application.</p>
<p>Personal statement on application.</p>
<p>Letter of acceptance of position.</p>
<p>Request for transfer (nonspecific reason).</p>
<p>Request for transfer (specific reason).</p>
<p>Request for transfer to a specific school.</p>
<p>Request for transfer to a specific job.</p>
<p>Request for transfer (difficult reason).</p>
<p>Letter concerning positive job evaluation of employee.</p>
<p>Letter concerning negative job evaluation of employee.</p>
<p>Acceptance of positive job evaluation.</p>
<p>Rebuttal of negative job evaluation.</p>
<p>Letter of resignation for health reasons.</p>
<p>Letter of resignation for "personal" reasons.</p>
<p>Letter of resignation for better position.</p>
<p>Letter on the resignation of an employee.</p>
<p>Letter of retirement.</p>
<p>Letter on retirement of employee.</p>
<p>SECTION NINE.</p>
<p>Writing effective letters of thanks and appreciation.</p>
<p>Examining the elements of thankfulness.</p>
<p>Model letters of appreciation and thanks.</p>
<p>Appreciation for offering a prize or award.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given to a faculty member.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given to a student.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given to a school athletic group.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given to a school performing group.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award given to the school.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a prize or award for academic achievement.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a personal award.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a specific act of generosity.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a contribution to the school.</p>
<p>Appreciation for an individual act of kindness.</p>
<p>Appreciation for an individual act of helpfulness.</p>
<p>Appreciation for outstanding leadership.</p>
<p>Appreciation for a job well done.</p>
<p>Appreciation for an outstanding assembly program.</p>
<p>Thanks for a personal gift.</p>
<p>Thanks for a personal gift to the school.</p>
<p>Thanks for visiting the school.</p>
<p>Thanks to a colleague.</p>
<p>Thanks to an administrative superior.</p>
<p>Thanks to a school board member.</p>
<p>Thanks for a positive job evaluation.</p>
<p>Thanks for supporting the school.</p>
<p>Thanks for personal support.</p>
<p>Thanks for friendship.</p>
<p>Thanks for understanding.</p>
<p>Thanks for effective handling of situation.</p>
<p>Thanks to volunteer workers.</p>
<p>Thanks to staff workers.</p>
<p>Thanks to the faculty</p>
<p>SECTION TEN.</p>
<p>Writing special letters for everyday events.</p>
<p>Writing with a "special" mindset.</p>
<p>Model letters that deal with the day–to–day.</p>
<p>Letter confirming a special telephone contact.</p>
<p>Letter confirming angry telephone contact.</p>
<p>Quick written confirmation of telephone contact.</p>
<p>Letter explaining misunderstood telephone contact.</p>
<p>Apology for a missed appointment, I.</p>
<p>Apology for a missed appointment, II.</p>
<p>Apology for a minor misunderstanding.</p>
<p>Apology for a substantial misunderstanding.</p>
<p>Apology for a personal mistake or error.</p>
<p>Apology for a school mistake or error.</p>
<p>Apology for inconveniencing a person or group.</p>
<p>Apology for an oversight.</p>
<p>Apology for damage caused by students.</p>
<p>Apology for something long overdue.</p>
<p>Apology for a perceived wrong.</p>
<p>Returning a gift or award, I.</p>
<p>Returning a gift or award, II.</p>
<p>Returning signed report card.</p>
<p>Returning faculty school equipment.</p>
<p>Returning a lost or stolen article, I.</p>
<p>Returning a lost or stolen article, II.</p>
<p>Reporting on student accident or injury, I.</p>
<p>Reporting on student accident or injury, II.</p>
<p>Accepting on behalf of another.</p>
<p>Accepting responsibility as a leader.</p>
<p>Accepting responsibility for the curriculum.</p>
<p>Accepting responsibility for a failed program, I.</p>
<p>Accepting responsibility for a failed program, II.</p>
<p>Letter of record concerning an "incident", I.</p>
<p>Letter of record concerning an "incident", II.</p>
<p>Letter on anonymous accusers.</p>
<p>Special invitation to a school event.</p>
<p>Special letter requesting parental involvement.</p>
<p>Letter of farewell.</p>