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OverviewGrade 3-12. This timely resource provides educators and mental health professionals with research-based strategies for conducting a 10-session, parent-involvement program. The book presents essential skills and information for increasing parents' ability to influence their children's academic motivation in positive ways. Covers areas such as providing emotional support, setting appropriate expectations, monitoring progress, communicating with school personnel, promoting self-determination, establishing study skills, helping with homework, and more. The sessions are flexible, interactive, and learner-centered. Instructional methods include reminiscing, role-playing, group discussions, and homework assignments. An accompanying CD provides reproducible session handouts, student worksheets, checklists, quizzes, and evaluation measures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Norman BrierPublisher: Research Press Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Research Press Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9780878225415ISBN 10: 0878225412 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 31 August 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr Norman Brier, Ph.D. is a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA. He is Director of the Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center's Adolescent Division. Dr. Brier has written many articles and chapters addressing the psychological and social difficulties of adolescents with learning and developmental disabilities. In addition, he maintains a private practice in Westchester County, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |