NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Does not meet standards1
Showing 1 to 15 of 35 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Julie Murray; Charlie Rioux; Sophie Parent; Jean R. Séguin; Michelle Pinsonneault; William D. Fraser; Natalie Castellanos-Ryan – Prevention Science, 2024
Parenting programs have been shown to be effective in preventing and reducing externalising problems in young children. Despite their efficacy, the low rate of initial parental engagement in these programs is a major challenge for clinicians and researchers. Few studies have examined factors associated with rates of initial engagement in parenting…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent Education, Prevention, Child Behavior
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Eisenhower, Abbey; Baker, Bruce L.; Taylor, Heather – Research Papers in Education, 2016
School-based mental health services are a promising context for evidence-based interventions to promote early socio-emotional development, yet implementation presents significant challenges. This paper describes the rationale, content and format of a school-based intervention, Starting Strong in Kindergarten (Starting Strong). Starting Strong is a…
Descriptors: Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Mental Health, Health Promotion
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Macdonald, Libby; Keen, Deb; Ashburner, Jill; Costley, Debra; Haas, Kaaren; Trembath, David – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2017
Although there is a recognised need for effective practices to support students on the autism spectrum in mainstream schools, there is a research to practice gap in the area of autism and education, whereby evidence-based intervention may take decades to translate into mainstream classroom practice. Thus, current recommendations are that, rather…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Theory Practice Relationship
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Fettig, Angel; Barton, Erin E. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2014
The purpose of this literature review was to analyze the research on parent-implemented functional assessment (FA)-based interventions for reducing children's challenging behaviors. Thirteen studies met the review inclusion criteria. These studies were analyzed across independent variables, types of parent coaching and support provided,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Literature Reviews
Morrison, Heather; Roscoe, Eileen M.; Atwell, Amy – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2011
We evaluated antecedent exercise for treating the automatically reinforced problem behavior of 4 individuals with autism. We conducted preference assessments to identify leisure and exercise items that were associated with high levels of engagement and low levels of problem behavior. Next, we conducted three 3-component multiple-schedule…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Reinforcement, Exercise
Manno, Michelle; Jacobs, Erin; Alson, Julianna; Skemer, Melanie – MDRC, 2014
The Youth Villages Transitional Living program is intended to help youth who were formerly in foster care or juvenile justice custody, or who are otherwise unprepared for adult life, to make the transition to independent living. Youth Villages, which serves emotionally and behaviorally troubled young people, operates a number of programs in…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Program Implementation, Independent Living, Daily Living Skills
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
What Works Clearinghouse, 2013
The study reported in this paper examined the effects of "First Step to Success (First Step)," a school- and home-based program intended to improve outcomes for students with moderate to severe behavior problems who may be at risk for academic failure. The study took place in six locations across five states: San Jose, California; Tampa,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Behavior Modification, Student Behavior
Bloom, Howard S.; Weiland, Christina – MDRC, 2015
This paper uses data from the Head Start Impact Study (HSIS), a nationally representative multisite randomized trial, to quantify variation in effects of Head Start during 2002-2003 on children's cognitive and socio-emotional outcomes relative to the effects of other local alternatives, including parent care. We find that (1) treatment and control…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Early Intervention, At Risk Students
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Massetti, Greta M.; Crean, Hugh; Johnson, Deborah; DuBois, David; Ji, Peter – Journal of Research in Character Education, 2009
Interventions that aim to promote social competence, reduce problem behavior, and improve school climate are common at all levels of schooling. This whole-school focus, coupled with researchers' concerns about contamination or spillover effects in evaluations that randomly assign classrooms or students to conditions, as well as advances in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Prevention, Recruitment, Interpersonal Competence
Barnes, Lisa B. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of the study was to perform a program evaluation of the Right Choices Program to determine the program's effectiveness in delivering constructive interventions that modify student behavior once students have left the program and have returned to their regular learning environment. This mixed-method evaluation consisted of an…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Urban Schools, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior
Terzian, Mary; Mbwana, Kassim – Child Trends, 2009
Adopting healthy and positive behaviors and avoiding risky ones are key developmental tasks of adolescence. Parents can play an important role in helping their adolescent children acquire or strengthen the behaviors, skills, attitudes, and motivation that promote physical and mental health and overall well-being. Recognizing this, a variety of…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Program Effectiveness
McConaughy, Stephanie H.; Kay, Pam; Welkowitz, Julie A.; Hewitt, Kim; Fitzgerald, Martha D. – Guilford Publications, 2007
The Achieving-Behaving-Caring (ABC) Program is an evidence-based approach to addressing the needs of elementary students at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties and promoting successful home-school collaboration. This practical guide demonstrates how classroom teachers and parents can work together to boost individual children's…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Parent Participation, Action Research, Parent School Relationship
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Nelson, C. Michael, Ed.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1981
Seven papers in this special issue address the topic of consultation models for behaviorally disordered students and their teachers. Among subtopics discussed are development and evaluation of consultation programs, accountability, and teacher training for the consulting role. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Consultants, Consultation Programs, Mainstreaming
Skokie School District 68, IL. – 1983
The kindergarten through eighth grade Skokie School District 68 contains approximately 1,450 students with 15 percent served in special education classes. District 68 provides services to learning disabled, behavior disordered, and low functioning children through a comprehensive program of special education which includes identification and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Handicap Identification, Individualized Education Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Golly, Annemieke; Sprague, Jeffrey; Walker, Hill; Beard, Kelli; Gorham, Ginger – Behavioral Disorders, 2000
Two studies evaluated effects of First Step to Success, a collaborative home and school early intervention program designed for kindergartners who show signs of emerging antisocial behavior. Two sets of 5-year-old male twins were the subjects of the 4-year studies. Exposure to the First Step program produced powerful behavior changes that were…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Case Studies
Previous Page | Next Page »
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3