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About the Author |
| Laurie Hartwig, M.S., is currently a school psychologist in Utah. She was a special education teacher for ten years and a coordinator for special education for an additional four years prior to obtaining her educational psychology degree. She presents locally and nationally on problem solving, behavior issues, and conflict management as well as other subjects related to special education. Much of her work includes consulting with teachers and parents who work and live with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Gina Meredith, M.Ed., practiced school psychology for 14 years in Utah school districts. She has worked with all age groups, from special education preschool and Head Start through high school. Gina is currently teaching problem-solving and decision-making skills to her three children. She is daily “practicing what she preaches” as she raises a kindergartner, a preadolescent, and an adolescent. |
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Summary
Instead of mediating student conflicts, teach students to resolve their differences themselves. The seven-step problem-solving process stresses outcome and gives students a template for good decision making. The program includes rationale and lessons for each step, and 85 grade-appropriate reproducibles.
- Gives students skills to make good choices in school and in life
- Provides developmentally-appropriate activities
Contents
Foreword
Section 1: Introduction to the Process
Section 2: The Process
Section 3: Implementing the Process
References
Bibliography
Reproducible Handouts and Posters
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