Which model of consulting and collaborating best provides techniques for shared problem solving among parents and teachers?

• A. Instructional consultation model
• B. Teacher assistance teams model
• C. Conjoint behavioral consultation model
• D. Schoolwide enrichment model

Answer: (C)

Collaborative problem-solving between families and educators is what this model emphasizes. Conjoint Behavioral Consultation is designed to bring parents and teachers together to address behavioral concerns through shared planning and data-based progress monitoring. In practice, the process involves identifying and defining the behavior together, agreeing on goals, designing and implementing interventions, and regularly reviewing data to see if the plan is working. Because both home and school environments are addressed, strategies are consistent across settings, which helps the child’s behavior improve more reliably.

The other approaches focus more on internal school processes or general educational enrichment. An instructional consultation model concentrates on improving classroom instruction and teacher practices rather than partnering with families for behavior-focused problem solving. The Teacher Assistance Teams model centers on school-based teams supporting students, usually with teachers and staff, and may not involve families in the problem-solving process. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model aims to provide enrichment opportunities for all students, not specifically to facilitate shared problem solving between parents and teachers about a particular child.