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Students’ behavioural problems in schools: cooperation of school professional associates with teachers and public service associates

The aim of the paper is to present the experiences of the school Professional Associates from Croatia about the cooperation between teachers and Professional Associates of public institutions and civic society organizations in working with students with behavioural problems. Research participants were Professional Associates of primary and secondary schools. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results show that Professional Associates are faced with different problems in students’ behaviour on a daily basis. Participants reported that there is a good cooperation with teachers, but there are also experiences of insufficient teachers’ understanding of the students with behavioural problems. They also stated that cooperation with public institutions and organizations should be more effective given the need for timely action, coordinated interventions and data exchange between sectors. There are examples of a good practice that indicate possibilities for positive changes, especially when motivated and competent Professional Associates are open for an additional engagement.

students’ behavioural problems, school, Professional Associates, public institutions, NGOs

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