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Peer reviewedGable, Robert A.; Quinn, Mary Magee; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Howell, Kenneth – Preventing School Failure, 1998
Discusses requirements specified in the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that pertain to functional behavioral assessment, as well as positive behavioral intervention plans and supports as they relate to the responsibilities of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and to the IEP itself. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGunter, Philip L.; Denny, R. Kenton; Venn, Martha L. – Preventing School Failure, 2000
This article reviews research supporting the impact of differentiated instruction on both the social and academic performance of students. It proposes that the school curriculum, the general curriculum, and the individualized curriculum constitute the most critical social context for the behavior of students with emotional and behavior disorders.…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedConroy, Maureen A.; Davis, Carol Ann – Preventing School Failure, 2000
This article outlines a proactive framework for preventing and remediating challenging behaviors in preschool- and elementary-aged children through the implementation of functional behavioral assessments and the disciplinary provisions outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997. The model requires assessing environments,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Discipline, Educational Legislation
Peer reviewedDavis, Carol Ann – Preventing School Failure, 1995
A review of the literature and descriptive examples of peers implementing the "high probability request" (HPR) strategy for changing behavior in young children with behavior disorders are presented. HPR intervention involves delivering three to five high probability requests with positive reinforcement in rapid succession, followed by a…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
Peer reviewedTankersley, Melody – Preventing School Failure, 1995
Research on a team game designed to reinforce positive target behaviors is reviewed. Classroom organization, reinforcement criteria, when and how long to play the game, and reinforcement for winning teams are discussed, as are two variants on the original game. The game is found to be highly effective in reducing talking and out-of-seat behavior.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedStichter, Janine Peck; Shellady, Suzanne; Sealander, Karen A.; Eigenberger, Martin E. – Preventing School Failure, 2000
This article examines functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and its application in schools in three areas: the current knowledge base regarding procedures best suited for conducting FBA with students with emotional/behavioral disorders, issues surrounding the identification of competencies necessary for special educators to conduct FBA, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
