Collaborative Consultation in the Schools: Effective Practices for Students with Learning and Behavior Problems, 5th edition

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• Students learn more efficiently and effectively with the accessible language and presentation that appeals to readers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
• Educators bolster their accountability in the increased pressure to present data-based discussions. Included are a number of figures contain raw and graphed data to exemplify how consultants can use data to problem solve for a student, grade level, or school. (Chapters 3, 6, and 7)
• Consultants improve their problem-solving skills through the book’s helpful organization, which allows readers to quickly locate relevant information to address day-to-day demands.
• Rather than emphasizing theory or process, the book devotes specific chapters to the areas of academic problems (Ch. 6), behavioral problems (Ch. 7), transition planning (Ch. 8), systems change (Ch. 9), and case studies (Ch. 10).
• NEW! The chapter on transition planning (Ch. 8), written with Edwin Achola, eliminates the need for instructors to assign a second text on the subject.

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eTextThe Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videos. See important concepts and ideas in action which demonstrate concepts, processes, or skills. Teachers find them useful to spark in-class discussion.
• Set up for learning success using the interactive student learning outcomes and short vignettes at the beginning of each chapter.
• Experience the concepts personally and apply them for deeper understanding through the book’s numerous interactive activities.

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Key content changes include:

• Readers see how to use collaborative consultation to inform and promote current education initiatives and other current trends. Throughout the book, key educational reform initiatives are integrated, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• NEW! A description and possible implications of the Common Core State Standards for consultation are included in Chapters 1 and 9.
• NEW! More information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) helps consultants look to evidence-based interventions, including technologies, to assist students with ASD. (See Chapter 6 and the Case Study in Chapter 10.)
• NEW! Information on legal requirements (FERPA and HIPPA) and tips on providing legal testimony helps prepare readers for the sometimes litigious situation involved in serving special education students (Ch. 5).
• NEW! Updated information reflects the new version of the DSM (V) and the language used. (Chapter 6 and throughout the text)
• NEW! Information on micro-aggressions helps readers become aware of the potential to unintentionally convey lowered expectations or stereotypes to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals (Ch. 4).
• NEW! Information helps readers learn to use paraprofessionals effectively in developing and implementing interventions (Ch. 3).
• NEW! Using technology in communication and training methods, such as flipped classrooms and social media is covered in Chapter 3.
• NEW! Readers are informed of the most current research on developing, monitoring, and supporting academic and behavioral evidence-based interventions. (Throughout the text, but see specifically Chapters 6 and 7)
• NEW! Readers are advised on how to employ on-line communication in a professional manner. (Chapter 4 and throughout the book).