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Davison, Patricia; Duffy, Joseph – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2017
This article details a mixed methods study designed to examine the impact of a group process consultation model in helping staff manage challenging behaviour in the nurture group setting. It relates to two geographical clusters of staff, including teachers and teaching assistants, running 11 nurture groups in a major metropolitan area in the UK,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Consultation Programs, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Kennedy-Lewis, Brianna L.; Whitaker, Douglas; Soutullo, Olivia – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2016
The use of alternative schools as exclusionary discipline for students found guilty of committing behavioral infractions raises questions about the effectiveness of these schools in producing improved student outcomes. Educators' justifications for alternative placements are highly relevant, because decisions regarding placements are often…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Discipline, Behavior Problems, Program Effectiveness
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Christofferson, Remi Dabney; Callahan, Kathe – Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 2015
This research explores the implementation of a school-wide intervention program that was designed to foster and instill intrinsic values based on an external reward system. The Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) is an intervention intended to improve the climate of schools using system-wide positive behavioral interventions to discourage…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Intervention, Values, Rewards
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Kahveci, Gül; Ataman, Aysegül – Journal of Education and Learning, 2017
Individuals with disabilities display problem behaviors frequently. This case study presents an analysis of the extent to which one student's pattern of multiple problem behaviors and the potential efficacy of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation (CBC) as a model for linking families, schools, and special education settings to address educational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Special Education
Pingry-Kile, Laura J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study was conducted with the ultimate long-range goal to ameliorate significant behavior problems in students with disabilities and improve academic outcomes. The outcome of this specific project included tools and strategies based on evidence-based practices for improving the behavioral, emotional, and academic performance of students with…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Best Practices
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Leung, Cynthia; Tsang, Sandra; Heung, Kitty – Research on Social Work Practice, 2015
Purpose: The study reported the effectiveness of a home visit program for disadvantaged Chinese parents with preschool children, using cluster randomized controlled trial design. Method: Participants included 191 parents and their children from 24 preschools, with 84 dyads (12 preschools) in the intervention group and 107 dyads (12 preschools) in…
Descriptors: Home Visits, Program Effectiveness, Asians, Disadvantaged
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Stadnick, Nicole A.; Drahota, Amy; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2013
Research suggests that improvements to community mental health (CMH) care for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are needed. Recent research examining the feasibility of training CMH therapists to deliver a package of evidence-based practice intervention strategies (EBPs) targeting challenging behaviors for school-age children with ASD…
Descriptors: Evidence, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Mental Health
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Mandelberg, Josh; Frankel, Fred; Cunningham, Tina; Gorospe, Clarissa; Laugeson, Elizabeth A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcome of Children's Friendship Training, a parent-assisted social skills intervention for children. Prior research has shown Children's Friendship Training to be superior to wait-list control with maintenance of gains at 3-month follow-up. Participants were families of children diagnosed with autism…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence, Friendship
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Anderson, Karen; Ferguson, Neil; Partington, Gary; Byrne, Matt – Education Research and Perspectives, 2015
In this article, the outcomes of The Happy Kids project, a strategy to improve the social and emotional well-being of primary school students, were examined. Results indicated that the Happy Kids program had demonstrated positive social and emotional outcomes for students in all schools, in particular, a positive impact upon students' confidence,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Focus Groups, Youth Programs, Intervention
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Fein, Lance; Jones, Don – Administrative Issues Journal: Connecting Education, Practice, and Research, 2015
This study addresses the compromise skills that are taught to students diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and communication deficits. A private school in the southeastern United States implemented an emergence theory-based curriculum to address these skills, yet no formal analysis was conducted to determine its…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
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McIntosh, Kent; Predy, Larissa K.; Upreti, Gita; Hume, Amanda E.; Turri, Mary G.; Mathews, Susanna – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2014
The purpose of this study was to assess the perceived importance of specific contextual variables for initial implementation and sustainability of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS). A large, national sample of 257 school team members completed the "School-Wide Universal Behavior Sustainability Index: School Teams", a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Educational Environment, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior
Newman, Wayne R. – Online Submission, 2015
The purpose of this study was to determine how an urban school district's code of conduct aligned with actual school/class behaviors, and how stakeholders perceived the ability of this document to achieve its number one goal: safe and productive learning environments. Twenty participants including students, teachers, parents, and administrators…
Descriptors: School Districts, Ethics, Behavior Standards, Stakeholders
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Wolpert, Miranda; Humphrey, Neil; Belsky, Jay; Deighton, Jessica – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, 2013
The Targeted Mental Health in Schools (TaMHS) programme was a nationwide initiative that funded mental health provision in schools for pupils at risk of or already experiencing mental health problems. The implementation, impact and experience of this programme was evaluated using quantitative and qualitative methodology involving three main…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health Programs, School Health Services, National Programs
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McAleese, Aisling; Lavery, Christine; Dyer, Kevin F. W. – Child Care in Practice, 2014
The current study aimed to review and evaluate a three-session psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic group programme for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The group programme was facilitated through an ASD diagnostic and intervention service within a Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trust over a 12-month period,…
Descriptors: Psychoeducational Methods, Psychotherapy, Parents, Counseling Techniques
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Ruiz-Gallardo, José-Reyes; Verde, Alonso; Valdés, Arturo – Journal of Environmental Education, 2013
The reengagement of disenchanted secondary students is one of the priorities of the educational system. Over a six-year period (2003-2004 to 2008-2009), 63 disruptive and low-performance secondary school students were integrated into a two-year garden-based learning program, which took place in southeastern Spain. This article intends to assess…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Foreign Countries, Gardening, Outdoor Education
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