Argues that traditional research model used in industrial-organizational psychology is not useful in understanding deeper dynamics of organizations, especially those phenomena labeled as "cultural." Contends that use of data obtained during clinical and consulting work should be legitimated as valid research data. Spells out clinical model and…

The accountability movement in psychology has resulted in practitioners increasingly using evidence-based interventions and treatment modalities to treat client problems. Behavioral consultation is one framework that practitioners can utilize in providing empirically supported services. In order to demonstrate the use of effective, evidence-based…

This paper discusses consultation methods which have the potential for significantly extending the professional impact of school psychologists. Multiple models of consultation are presented, and a school psychology consultation training program is described in detail. (Author/PC)

The misuse of outside consultants by most school districts has led to a disenchantment with inservice training in general. By using careful planning and evaluation techniques, the problems which have been caused by the inappropriate use of consultants and the unreal expectations of local school district personnel can be avoided. The process model…

This monograph identifies and synthesizes some of the most important issues that can effect the performance of a psychoeducational consultant. It begins by describing the major modes of consultation in their situational contexts. Although the differences among the four major modes--provision, prescription, mediation, and collaboration--are…

A "hands-on" behavioral model of consultation is examined through a systems approach to three phases: (1) developing consultation objectives, (2) designing and implementing intervention, and (3) implementing quality assurance. Tasks and subtasks within each phase are identified. Implications for teacher education are noted. (CL)

The paper reviews a program model that used data and supportive consultation to improve preservice supervision for prospective special education teachers. Using the model, the student teaching practicum becomes a training/learning experience in which the supervisor plays a more central role. (CL)

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Describes specific steps of Faculty Peer Consultation Program that provides faculty members feedback from students in their classrooms. Offers evaluative data from faculty and students as preliminary evidence of utility of program. Identifies minor problems and suggests possible modifications. (CRR)

Describes Stress Management Consultation (SMC), short-term group intervention designed to enable social workers in Israel during Persian Gulf War to work through stress reactions and model method workers could use with their own target populations. Presents qualitative feedback from participants and administrators indicating that SMC model was…

Proposes a learning community model for peer consultation among college faculty and offers examples of cohort-focused or issue-focused learning communities at Miami University (Ohio). Provides evidence of effectiveness based on annual reports and evaluations and on universitywide presentations, as well as advice on combining one-on-one and peer…

Responds to Gutkin's article (this issue) that showcased the collaboration debate in school-based consultation. States that the less positively received aspects of the article are the author's efforts to search for the presence of the poorly defined construct collaboration in the extant literature, and the model's failure to incorporate in a…

A growing number of states and communities are implementing the Pyramid Model in early care and education settings, and in many of these places there are also early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) programs operating. This policy brief provides an overview of ECMHC, how it can support the implementation of the Pyramid Model and the…

This study attempted system-wide institutionalization of a consultation-based ancillary service delivery model into the norms and work behaviors of the elementary school organization, through modifying the role and function of members of existent school-based multidisciplinary Child Study Teams (CSTs) and the demonstration of the potential of the…

Intended for program developers, the document discusses Level I programs for mainstreamed handicapped children in the state of Maryland (Level I services are those that can be provided in the general education classroom with supplementary services and aids not provided in the general program). An introduction to Level I services is presented,…