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Umbreit, John; Ferro, Jolenea B. – Beyond Behavior, 2011
Concern about using evidence-based practices to improve outcomes is not new. The same concern, described as the need to bridge the "research to practice gap," was expressed in special education more than 40 years ago. Despite continuing efforts to use the best information available to improve outcomes, the process occurs very slowly. Collectively,…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Student Needs, Intervention
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Waller, Katherine S.; Houchins, David E.; Nomvete, Patsy Thomas – Beyond Behavior, 2010
Youth with disabilities face many obstacles when transitioning from a juvenile detention facility back to school. A school-based mentoring program provides formerly incarcerated youth with support and encouragement from a caring, responsible adult. Youth with positive role models such as a mentor are more likely to successfully transition back to…
Descriptors: Mentors, Educational Change, Career Awareness, Transitional Programs