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Has anyone observed the reactions of the kids to this woman's, uh, methods? Do they seem disturbed, distressed, squirming, uncomfortable? Or do they seem relieved that someone is speaking to them in a manner they can relate to, and do they feel less inhibited or self-conscious about asking questions or needing explanations?
Sometimes we forget that 13-year-olds are not as fragile and naive as we like to think they are. But if this particular group is especially sheltered, she might have to take it down a notch. Either way, start with the kids... watch their reactions to her methods. If the kids are indeed uncomfortable, you can approach it that way as opposed to "we think you're a sleazy harlot, Ms. Letourneau." However, you might still also want to keep an eye out for any inappropriate personal interactions--being frank is one thing; crossing certain boundaries is quite another.
