ABSTRACT

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 today’s schools seek to further understand student behaviors from ecological and systemic perspectives, there are limited resources available on how to effectively collaborate with families—a 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.

chapter 5|12 pages

Introduction to the Problem-solving Parent Conference Approach

Integrating Systemic and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions

chapter 6|16 pages

Problem-solving Parent Conferences

Stage 1—Tone and Goal Setting

chapter 7|17 pages

Problem-solving Parent Conferences

Stage 2—Problem Assessment and Definition

chapter 8|21 pages

Problem-solving Parent Conferences

Stage 3—Collaborative Problem-solving

chapter 9|27 pages

Problem-solving Parent Conferences

Stage 4—Action Planning with Behavior Contracting

chapter 10|9 pages

Problem-solving Parent Conferences

Stage 5—Follow-up Consultation and Implementation Monitoring

chapter 11|21 pages

Teacher and Parent Skills

PPC Principles and Processes Applied to IEP Conferences and Other Parent–Educator Meetings

chapter 12|8 pages

Epilogue

Integrating Individual and Systemic Interventions in Schools