Behavioral parent-teacher consultation: Conceptual and research considerations

Implementing scientific practices through case studies: Examples using home-school interventions and consultation

“…Although some form of consultation is generally implied in the implementation of home-school notes (Fairchild, 1976), procedures and participant roles have rarely been discussed (Sheridan & Kratochwill, 1992). Children with signifi cant behavioral or academic problems may require a consultant to provide parents and teachers with detailed training to maximize the effectiveness of the home note procedure (Kelley & Carper, 1988).…”

“…In CBC, however, behaviors are assessed and treated across both home and school environments to maximize the desired effects. Specifi cally, parents and teachers work together as co-consultees (a) to identify the problems(s) to be targeted in consultation, (b) to identify factors across settings that might infl uence the attainment of the problem solution, (c) to design and im-plement a treatment plan to be implemented at home and school, and (d) to evaluate its success across settings, making modifi cations as needed (Sheridan & Kratochwill, 1992).…”

The efficacy of conjoint behavioral consultation on parents and children in the home setting: Results of a randomized controlled trial

“…Throughout the CBC process, parents are provided a constructive method to become meaningfully involved in supporting their child's learning and behavior, and they are provided direct opportunities to participate meaningfully in educational problem solving (i.e., goal setting, intervention planning, and evaluation). Specifically, they are engaged as partners who take an active role in (a) identifying and defining priorities (i.e., target behaviors) for intervention, (b) exploring conditions within their environments that influence problematic behaviors, (c) selecting among evidence-based interventions and developing specific and relevant plan tactics to implement in the home setting, (d) learning and using evidence-based strategies to address behavioral problems at home, and (e) evaluating the effects of the intervention for meeting predetermined behavioral goals (Sheridan & Kratochwill, 1992). …”

The effects of conjoint behavioral consultation and a structured homework program on math completion and accuracy in junior high students.

“…Using the CBC framework, the consultant can assist the parent and teacher in: (a) identifying the nature of homework problems, (b) designing an effective plan across settings for increasing time spent on homework, and improving the accuracy and completion rate of the homework, (c) ensuring systematic monitoring and data collection of a homework program's effect on completion and accuracy, (d) determining modifi cations necessary to improve the homework program, and (e) assessing whether treatment goals have been achieved Sheridan & Kratochwill, 1992).…”