| Working with Parents of Bullies and Victims Contributor(s): Roberts, Walter B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412951038 ISBN-13: 9781412951036 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $73.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: ""This resource provides a no-nonsense approach to working collaboratively with parents, students, and administrators to stop bullying situations and prevent bullying in the future. The author provides practical, easy-to-use strategies that can be adapted for different situations. A must-have for educators who want to instill changes.""???Leigh Cassidy, CounselorEleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, MD ""The author provides a thought-provoking book on an important subject neglected by both researchers and writers. The book is full of down-to-earth, commonsense advice that educators will find very helpful in addressing a difficult and complex issue.""???Rob Osborn, Anti-Bullying Strategy ManagerLeicestershire Children and Young People??'s Service and Anti-Bullying Alliance "Strengthen bully prevention efforts through collaborative dialogue with parents! " This concise book helps educators expand skills for communicating with parents about the thorny subject of bullying. In realistic language, the author explores common concerns of both parties and offers practical strategies to help school staff carry out conversations and interventions with even the most persistent or resistant parents. Readers will find sample dialogues and vignettes written by parents of bullies and victims, plus: An eight-point plan for talking with parents about bullying Six Fair Expectations to encourage effective teacher-parent collaborations Talking points to help parents dialogue with their children about bullying The lessons from this resource can help administrators, counselors, and teachers partner effectively with parents to create a positive learning climate for all students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Counseling - General - Education | Special Education - General |
| Dewey: 371.782 |
| LCCN: 2007017362 |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 7.28" W x 10.09" (1.08 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The author explores common concerns about bullying, provides sample dialogues with parents of bullies and victims, and presents an eight-point plan for communicating with parents. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roberts, Walter B.: - Walter B. Roberts, Jr., is a professor of counselor education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He began his career in education as a classroom teacher in 1978 and later served as a school counselor before moving to higher education in 1993. In addition to being licensed for private practice, he has extensive public policy experience in mental health and school safety issues, consults and testifies with legislators and the judicial system, and is a frequent source with the media on counseling-related issues. Bullying from Both Sides, his first book published by Corwin Press in 2006, continues to be a bestseller. |