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Positive Behavior Supports and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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Cheney, Douglas; Jewell, Kelly – Advances in Special Education (MS), 2012
The 1990 reauthorization of PL 94-142, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), emphasized the need for applied research in schools to prevent the development of emotional disturbance. Prevention research then led to mandates in IDEA 1997 that schools must develop positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) for children and youth…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Educational Objectives
What We Know and Need to Know about Preventing Problem Behavior in Schools
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Sugai, George; Horner, Robert H. – Exceptionality, 2008
When chronic problem behaviors occur in schools, the tendency is to react with stringent and restrictive consequences. Recently, emphasis has shifted toward proactive prevention strategies. In this article, we focus on what we know and need to know about school-wide applications of effective practices and systems for preventing problem behaviors.…
Descriptors: Prevention, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Antisocial Behavior
"No! I Won't!": Understanding and Responding to Student Defiance
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Smith, Andrea; Bondy, Elizabeth – Childhood Education, 2007
Student defiance, or resisting the authority of the teacher, is commonplace. In fact, some researchers have reported that the vast majority of discipline referrals are due to defiance. Due to the prevalence of childhood defiance and its potential for bringing instruction to a grinding halt, it is essential for educators to be prepared to…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Student Behavior, Antisocial Behavior
Positive Strategies for Students with Behavior Problems
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Crimmins, Daniel; Farrell, Anne F.; Smith, Philip W.; Bailey, Alison – Brookes Publishing Company, 2007
When a student's challenging behavior can not be resolved through either traditional disciplinary approaches or schoolwide positive behavior support (PBS), what can a teacher do next? This manual has effective solutions for educators from grades K-12. Developed specifically for use with children with persistent or severe behavior problems, this…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Quality of Life, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Academic Achievement
Safe and Healthy Schools: Practical Prevention Strategies
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Sprague, Jeffrey R.; Walker, Hill M. – Guilford Publications, 2004
A hands-on resource for practitioners, this book provides step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive school safety plan. Moving from needs assessment to implementation and evaluation, chapters describe research-based strategies that are readily applicable in K-12 settings. Special features include reproducible checklists and other…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Needs Assessment, Community Resources, Bullying
Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Interventions: What Parents Need to Know. Alliance Action Information Sheets
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Jordan, Dixie – Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers, 2005
Many children have inappropriate behaviors that are part of their disability. These behaviors may make it difficult to learn, cause harm to the child or others, or isolate a child from his or her peers. Some children have behaviors that they can't control, such as tics for a child with Tourette syndrome or self-harming behaviors for some children…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Parents, Learning Processes