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The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this proven approach with families to help them resolve their child’s behavior problems in their own homes and communities.Developed by top behavior experts, PRT-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families prevent behavior problems in children ages 2–10, teach proactive communication and social skills, and reinforce positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you’ll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family’s unique needs, and you’ll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child’s positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you’ll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family.

Widely adopted across the U.S. and around the world, Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) is a research?based coaching framework for supporting early childhood practitioners' use of evidence?informed teaching practices. This book—created by the respected developers of the PBC framework—is the first to offer a comprehensive introduction to this popular coaching approach and practical guidance on how to implement it with fidelity.Ideal for use in professional development, this research?to?practice resource gives readers an in?depth overview of the Practice?Based Coaching framework and a complete guide to implementing its three key components: shared goals and action planning, focused observation, and reflection and feedback. To help professionals implement PBC with fidelity, they'll get case stories, tip boxes, reflection questions, and 30+ downloadable supporting resources, including coaching data collection forms, checklists, and organizational templates. The definitive resource on PBC, this essential guide will help programs and coaches prepare every early childhood practitioner to master today's recommended practices—and nurture the learning and healthy development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.LEARN HOW TO:Develop collaborative partnerships between coach and coacheeWrite effective goals and action plansPut five essential coaching strategies into practiceConduct practice?focused strengths and needs assessmentsObserve the coachee's practices and collect data about coaching efforts and effectsMake data?based decisionsGive supportive and constructive feedbackEmploy web?based platforms and coaching apps to support PBCWHY PBC?Meets the Head Start Performance Standards' definition of a research?based, coordinated coaching strategy, which all programs are required to use.Supports the Pyramid Model: PBC is recognized as an effective professional development approach for implementing the social, emotional, and behavioral practices of the popular Pyramid Model.Supports embedded intervention and instruction: PBC has been shown to be an effective professional development approach for implementing embedded intervention and instruction practices.Practice-ready: PBC is a practice?ready coaching framework that has been used with a variety of effective early childhood practices.Flexible for today's programs: PBC can be implemented in person or virtually using video recordings.Proven effective: PBC is supported by evidence that it changes or enhances practices and has related effects on child and family outcomes.