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Counseling in elementary education; Group problem solving; Special education--Evaluation;
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Perceptions Of Problem Solving: Where's Waldo?, Darla Olk Stack
Perceptions Of Problem Solving: Where's Waldo?, Darla Olk Stack
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Until recently, intervening for a child experiencing difficulty in school meant referring the student for special education evaluation. Problem solving is a new administrative arrangement recommended in many states, where a team of people who know the child, meet to define and recommend interventions to address the concern prior to referral for possible special education placement.
The purpose of this study was to observe the problem solving process and describe the process as it is implemented in the schools. Results indicated that while documentation of problem solving suggested problem solving was taking place, the traditional test-and-place model continues to be …