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Kaye, Amy J.; Pejic, Vanja; Moffa, Kathryn; Jordan, Molly; Dennery, Kristine M.; DeMaso, David R. – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
The objective of this study was to evaluate an innovative model for providing high quality professional development workshops (PDWs) in the context of a Learning Collaborative (LC) based intervention to build the capacities of school professionals to promote the social, emotional, and behavioral health of students. Eleven PDWs totaling 27.5 h were…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Workshops, Social Development, Emotional Development
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Edge, David; Redwood, Sabi; Jindal-Snape, Divya; Crawley, Esther – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
In common with many countries, UK schools closed for most pupils for periods between March 2020 and March 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant implications for school education and the primary to secondary school transition. The transition to secondary school occurs at a crucial time of child development, with evidence…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Closing, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Amanda Simundic; Lisa Van Hove; Imke Baetens; Elana Bloom; Nancy Heath – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
Previous research suggests that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI; the intentional destruction of bodily tissue without suicidal intent) occurs among elementary-aged children. However, it remains unclear to what extent elementary school educators encounter NSSI among students and how they respond. Therefore, this study investigated cross-national…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers
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Maclean, Louise; Law, Jeremy M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
Mental health problems among children are on the rise across the United Kingdom. Teachers are uniquely placed to play a vital role in early identification and intervention. This study aims to identify and discuss potential barriers among Scottish teachers' concerning their role in supporting children's mental health. One hundred and…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Needs, Health Promotion, Barriers
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Gregory J. Benner; Marissa J. Filderman; Lucy Barnard-Brak; Jordan Pennefather; Jean Louise M. Smith; Lisa A. Strycker – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
This article reports on a pilot study of the "Integrated Literacy Study Group," a digitally delivered professional learning intervention to prepare elementary school teachers to provide evidence-based reading instruction and behavioral strategies to students with or are at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Using broadcast…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Elementary School Teachers
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McCurdy, Barry L.; Thomas, Lisa; Truckenmiller, Adrea; Rich, Sara House; Hillis-Clark, Patricia; Lopez, Juan Carlos – Psychology in the Schools, 2016
This investigation employed a participatory action research method involving school psychology consultants and educators to design and evaluate the impact of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports in a self-contained school serving students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The traditional practices of a universal…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Action Research, Counselor Role, Evidence Based Practice
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Albrecht, Susan Fread; Johns, Beverley H.; Mounsteven, Joyce; Olorunda, Olufunmilola – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
This pilot study examined working conditions reported by special education teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) to identify factors common to teachers likely to leave their positions within the next 2 years and factors common to those likely to stay. Survey responses from an international sample of 776 teachers and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Special Education Teachers, Related Services (Special Education), Teaching Conditions