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Description of  Problem-Solving Parent Conferences in Schools: Ecological-Behavioral Perspectives (Consultation, Supervision, and Professional Learning in School Psychology Series)

Problem-Solving Parent Conferences in Schools presents a Problem-solving Parent Conference (PPC) model that integrates and applies empirically-supported systemic and behavioral intervention strategies to coordinated home-school interventions for student behavioral and social-emotional concerns. Though todays schools seek to further understand student behaviors from ecological and systemic perspectives, there are limited resources available on how to effectively collaborate with familiesa key social-environmental context. This unique book engages parents and teachers in a five-stage protocol towards more effective student support. These evidence-based, change-oriented approaches will be essential for graduate students in school psychology, school social work, and school counseling programs in teacher preparation and in any related course focused on parents and families in school settings. Its resources are also critical for mental health practitioners who work with children, adolescents, families, and schools. Read more