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Peterson, Reece; Kern, Lee; Mathur, Sarup R.; Albrecht, Susan – Behavioral Disorders, 2020
This document provides policy recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) regarding the use of physical restraint procedures in educational settings. It includes (a) an introduction with definitions of terminology; (b) a discussion of the problems with the use of physical restraint, policy on this topic, and the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Student Behavior, Discipline, Behavior Modification
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Kern, Lee; Weist, Mark D.; Mathur, Sarup R.; Barber, Brian R. – Behavioral Disorders, 2022
In this article, we follow up on recommendations from the Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH) for providing school mental health (SMH) services by offering additional implementation suggestions for teachers and school staff. We highlight the need for and urgency of SMH services, particularly during and after the pandemic, and also…
Descriptors: Mental Health, School Health Services, COVID-19, Pandemics
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George, Michael P.; George, Nancy L.; Kern, Lee; Fogt, Julie B. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2013
The scant data available suggest there is a critical need for improving service delivery within alternative education (AE) settings for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD). A promising approach for improving student outcomes in AE settings is school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS), an…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Bambara, Linda M.; Goh, Ailsa; Kern, Lee; Caskie, Grace – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2012
Identifying factors perceived to either hinder or support the implementation of individualized positive behavior interventions and supports (IPBIS) is essential for promoting sustainable practice. This survey study examined the extent to which school-based professionals (n = 293) experienced barriers and enablers and examined their perceived level…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Barriers, Program Implementation, Individualized Programs
Bambara, Linda M.; Kern, Lee – Guilford Publications, 2004
Practical and comprehensive, this book focuses on the nuts and bolts of designing positive behavior support plans for students with such disabilities as mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Strategies are provided for addressing individual behavioral problems at all levels of severity. Filled with…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Behavior Disorders
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Kern, Lee; Ringdahl, Joel E.; Hilt, Alexandra; Sterling-Turner, Heather E. – Behavioral Disorders, 2001
Functional analyses were conducted with three boys (ages 4-7) with behavior disorders. The students were then successfully taught to self-manage incompatible appropriate behavior as well as appropriate requests for reinforcement (i.e., escape, attention, materials) identified as functionally related to the problematic target behaviors. (Contains…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques
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Kern, Lee; Choutka, Claire Maher; Sokol, Natalie G. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2002
This article reviews research describing assessment-based antecedent interventions implemented in natural settings. Descriptive information is provided along a number of dimensions pertaining to participant characteristics (n=42), assessment utilized, and intervention attributes. Results indicate the most common interventions targeted aggression,…
Descriptors: Adults, Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Kern, Lee; Bambara, Linda; Fogt, Julie – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
A study examined effects of class-wide curricular modification on the engagement and behaviors of six students (ages 13-14) with emotional disturbances, in a self-contained science class. Modifications included providing opportunities for choice making and ensuring activities were of high interest, which resulted in increased engagement and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Curriculum Design