This session will outline a collaborative approach to problem solving in which the teacher works with the Tough Kid's parents (that is, the adult or adults with primary care-taking responsibilities) to identify the problem, collect information about it, and develop a plan to deal with the challenging behavior. Parents and teachers jointly develop a plan and implement it across home and school. In addition to the in-depth explanation of the TAPP (Teachers and Parents as Partners) process, this session also provides universal suggestions for establishing a positive and cooperative relationship with the parents of all students in the class
