Collaborative Consultation in the Schools

by Thomas J. Kampwirth

Offering a genuine difference, this practical book treats school consultation as a collaborative, problem-solving endeavor. It covers the two primary theories of consultation?behavior and mental health?in detail, and summarizes several others. Using numerous actual examples, it gives readers a broad overview of the what, why, and how of school consultation. The hands-on experience of this author keeps the narrative focused, and imbues it with the common sense necessary to help special and general educators deal with the everyday challenges of at-risk, mainstreamed, and included pupils. Specific chapter topics discuss communication and interpersonal skills, and ethics and advocacy in school consultation. For special education teachers as well as school psychologists and counselors.

Genres: Education

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[John]

This is an excellent resource for professionals in the field of Special Education. It elaborates on the role of the consultant and consulted in problem-solving of behavioral and academic problems, and it details good and not-so-good communication in these relationships. Finally, it gives a solid understanding of how response to intervention (RtI) and positive behavior support (PBS) models can be utilized to meet the needs of students with these behavior or academic issues.

[Kathy]

I figured after a couple of years in the field, this would be a good time to refresh/review my collaborative skills.

[Mark Mcalister]

Pragmatic and well supported with research

Straightforward and practical perspective on the whats, hows, and whys of getting the best results for students with unique needs.