The author appreciates the invitation to comment on the article by Reinke, Lewis-Palmer, and Merrell (2008) examining the Classroom Check-Up (CCU). Their work illustrates how far school psychology has come over the past decade in developing more sophisticated intervention practices. The opening section of this commentary will highlight the…

In this article, the author discusses the effects of zero-tolerance policies in schools and depicts how the policies no longer make schools safe, even though many educators see them as the backbone of school discipline. A 2000 study by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) confirms that stringent zero-tolerance policies, though…

Addresses the critical issue of moral and ethical value development in the context of regulating student behavior on college campuses. Describes an ecosystem planning model which can serve as a basis for implementing an effective system of behavioral expectations at colleges. Outlines and discusses the seven steps of this model. (Author/NB)