Assignment:
Summarize the 6 steps involved in conducting family-school problem solving meetings. Explain why this process is ideal when dealing with culturally diverse families. Include why the listening and communications skills are key to successful problem solving.
6 Steps:
Step One: Preparing the Student and Parents
Step Two: Orienting to the Meeting Purpose and Process and Introductions
Step Three: Listening and Clarifying Participants' Concerns and Blocking Blame
Step Four: Validating and Checking for Consensus About Shared Concerns
Step Five: Expanding Solution Ideas
Step Six: Setting Up an Action Plan and Follow-Up