1. Chapter 5- Problem Solving Strategies for Collaborative School Consultation and Teamwork
Julie Kraemer

2. The Problem-Solving Process
Co-educators exercise their perception and judgment in order to determine the students’ needs and set learning and behavior goals for them, which requires well-honed problem solving skills.
There is not one set formula or “recipe” but each problem has similar steps to work through- a 10 step problem solving process

3. Ten-Step Process for Collaborative Problem Solving
Prepare for the consultation
Initiate the consultation
Collect and organize relevant information
Isolate the problem
Identify concerns and realities about the problem

4. 6. Generate solutions
7. Formulate a plan
8. Evaluate progress and process
9. Follow through and follow up on the consultation about the situation
10. Repeat or continue consultation as appropriate

5. Activity: Watch video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SImibAiK7Hw
While watching- look for each of the 10 steps for collaborative problem solving.