Nicholas R. M. Martin

F cil de usar, este libro es un verdadero manual para la autoayuda y el crecimiento personal. Contiene 80 cap tulos claros, sucintos y pr cticos para ayudar al lector a enfrentar exitosamente los retos comunes de la vida diaria. No est dise ado para leer de principio a fin, sino para navegar f cilmente hacia lo que se necesita en aquel momento preciso. Incluye temas tales como el pensamiento positivo, c mo vencer los malos h bitos, el entendimiento de los sue os, la comunicaci n efectiva, tratando las emociones perturbadoras, resolviendo los traumas del pasado y mucho m s. Tambi n disponible en ingl s, titulado: An Operator's Manual for Successful Living.

Positive and productive IEP meetings lay the groundwork for better student outcomes, but when team opinions clash and emotions run high, a meeting can fall apart before the child can benefit. A neutral third-party facilitator can make all the difference--and now there's a practical, how-to guide that shows professionals how to step into this critical role. A popular staff development and conflict resolution specialist whose dynamic presentations have helped thousands of professionals, Nick Martin shows readers how to effectively facilitate the whole IEP process, from initiating contact with team members to working through even the toughest conflicts. Because a good facilitator knows what to say and how to say it, readers will get dozens of realistic team dialogues that not only model effective words but also help them master tone and delivery. And the practical, quick-reference tools and exercises--such as a model IEP meeting agenda, facilitation intervention exercises, and facilitator dos and don'ts--make the principles of successful facilitation clear and easy to apply. A must for IEP facilitators and a valuable read for all team members, this highly accessible guide is the key to maintaining harmony as parents and professionals work toward their common goal: IEPs that help children reach their full potential.

This practical book guides teachers and other school personnel in working with parents as a team to design, review, and modify individual education plans (IEPs) for children with special needs. The goal is for parents and school personnel to work collaboratively and to achieve decision-making by consensus. This way IEPs can best serve the children for whom they are designed. The book details how to hold an ideal IEP meeting, and it explains how to prevent and resolve the conflicts that often arise. The author provides practical techniques for meeting management, conflict prevention, and conflict resolution. The book also contains 25 well researched ""intervention options,"" and checklists and outlines of how people can communicate better.