Brett J. Novick has a master's degree in family therapy as well as post certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership and is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. He has published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, and social work.

• ForewordPreface Chapter 1: Introduction: The Climate Change of the School Environment and the Vital Nature of Conflict Resolution Skills for EducatorsChapter 2: Know Thy Self: The Importance of Knowing Your Own Conflict Management Style and That of Others Chapter 3: Maybe It Is YOU!Chapter 4: Building the Foundation: Making Sure You Are On Firm Footing Before You Climb the Mountain of a Challenging Conversation.Chapter 5: A Deeper Dive: Looking Under the SurfaceChapter 6: Top Ten List: The Top Ten Most Challenging Parent/Family TypesChapter 7: Prevailing with Parents: Understanding, Involving and Interacting with Challenging ParentsChapter 8: The Elephant in the School: Expanding Your Conflict Skills to Other Members of the School CommunityAppendicesAppendix A: Assertiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix B: Conflict Styles SurveyAppendix C: Verbal Aggressiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix D: Conflict Resilience Quotient (CQ)Appendix E: Parenting QuizBibliography About the Author Index

Brett Novick's vast experiences and professional interactions as an educator, counselor and social worker have been synthesized in Parents and Teachers Working Together. This book will not offer you canned or instant solutions; rather, it provides thoughtful and reflective recommendations that are practical and research-based. It is a book that every teacher, specialist, and administrator, whether beginning, mid-career or experienced, should have as a ready reference. It is clearly a "best practices" work from a distinguished educator and author.

Brett J. Novick has a master's degree in family therapy as well as post certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership and is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. He has published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, and social work.

• ForewordPreface Chapter 1: Introduction: The Climate Change of the School Environment and the Vital Nature of Conflict Resolution Skills for EducatorsChapter 2: Know Thy Self: The Importance of Knowing Your Own Conflict Management Style and That of Others Chapter 3: Maybe It Is YOU!Chapter 4: Building the Foundation: Making Sure You Are On Firm Footing Before You Climb the Mountain of a Challenging Conversation.Chapter 5: A Deeper Dive: Looking Under the SurfaceChapter 6: Top Ten List: The Top Ten Most Challenging Parent/Family TypesChapter 7: Prevailing with Parents: Understanding, Involving and Interacting with Challenging ParentsChapter 8: The Elephant in the School: Expanding Your Conflict Skills to Other Members of the School CommunityAppendicesAppendix A: Assertiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix B: Conflict Styles SurveyAppendix C: Verbal Aggressiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix D: Conflict Resilience Quotient (CQ)Appendix E: Parenting QuizBibliography About the Author Index

Brett Novick's vast experiences and professional interactions as an educator, counselor and social worker have been synthesized in Parents and Teachers Working Together. This book will not offer you canned or instant solutions; rather, it provides thoughtful and reflective recommendations that are practical and research-based. It is a book that every teacher, specialist, and administrator, whether beginning, mid-career or experienced, should have as a ready reference. It is clearly a "best practices" work from a distinguished educator and author.

Brett J. Novick has a master's degree in family therapy as well as post certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership and is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. He has published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, and social work.

• ForewordPreface Chapter 1: Introduction: The Climate Change of the School Environment and the Vital Nature of Conflict Resolution Skills for EducatorsChapter 2: Know Thy Self: The Importance of Knowing Your Own Conflict Management Style and That of Others Chapter 3: Maybe It Is YOU!Chapter 4: Building the Foundation: Making Sure You Are On Firm Footing Before You Climb the Mountain of a Challenging Conversation.Chapter 5: A Deeper Dive: Looking Under the SurfaceChapter 6: Top Ten List: The Top Ten Most Challenging Parent/Family TypesChapter 7: Prevailing with Parents: Understanding, Involving and Interacting with Challenging ParentsChapter 8: The Elephant in the School: Expanding Your Conflict Skills to Other Members of the School CommunityAppendicesAppendix A: Assertiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix B: Conflict Styles SurveyAppendix C: Verbal Aggressiveness Self-AssessmentAppendix D: Conflict Resilience Quotient (CQ)Appendix E: Parenting QuizBibliography About the Author Index

Brett Novick's vast experiences and professional interactions as an educator, counselor and social worker have been synthesized in Parents and Teachers Working Together. This book will not offer you canned or instant solutions; rather, it provides thoughtful and reflective recommendations that are practical and research-based. It is a book that every teacher, specialist, and administrator, whether beginning, mid-career or experienced, should have as a ready reference. It is clearly a "best practices" work from a distinguished educator and author.