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Standard 5

Standard # 5: Intervention.

School Services Professionals understand intervention and prevention options available to address the needs of students and the theory and research upon which such interventions are based.  Interventions are employed as appropriate within the professional's area of competence.

Performances

School Services Professionals demonstrate the ability to:

1. develop and implement intervention strategies for individuals, groups, and systems;

2. evaluate interventions before, during, and following implementation with individuals, groups, and systems;

3. use appropriate interviewing and counseling skills;

4. collaborate with other professionals to determine and address needs of individuals, groups, and systems;

5. work effectively with parents and others to determine and address needs of students, families, and communities;

6. determine and address the needs of individuals, groups, and systems in conflict and crisis situations;

7. assist others in accessing school and community resources.



Knowledge

School Services Professionals have knowledge and understanding of:

1. a variety of theoretical approaches to intervention and have mastered at least one theoretical orientation within which student problems may be conceptualized and interventions may be developed and implemented;

2. group processes, dynamics, and patterns of behavior and the theory and research related to individual interactions within groups;

3. theory and research related to consultation service delivery, models, processes, and roles within the relationship;

4. the impact of crises on individuals, groups, and systems, as well as current best practice in developing, implementing, and evaluating crisis intervention plans;

5. the nature of conflict between individuals and groups and techniques to prevent and resolve conflict as related to the learning environment;

6. school and community resources which may be accessed or developed to provide assistance to students;

7. procedures to determine needs of individuals, groups, and communities, and strategies to develop interventions based on needs;

8. evaluation procedures for programs and interventions.




Dispositions

School Services Professionals believe and are committed to:

1. valuing and respecting all persons;

2. exploring a range of prevention and intervention strategies designed to maintain the educational opportunities for all students;

3. recognizing the limits of their expertise and referring or seeking consultation within the schools;

4. respecting the role, knowledge, expertise, and contribution of other professionals within the schools.



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