This study examined program outcomes of student problem behavior and social skills, based on teachers' perspectives, before and after early behavioral intervention services. The study targeted students in kindergarten through grade 5 who were identified by the school system as being at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Students…

As an increasing number of studies document the link between the development of student academic and social behavior, there is a growing need to create and evaluate interventions that address both types of skill development in school contexts. It is of particular importance to focus on interventions that improve the learning environment to…

School-related difficulties are commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article describes effective school-based intervention strategies including behavioral interventions, modifications to academic instruction, and home-school communication programs. One overlooked aspect of treatment of children with ADHD…

Used multiple baseline design to evaluate teacher-only and conjoint parent-teacher behavioral consultation in their ability to produce cross-setting behavioral change in social initiations of four withdrawn children. Found that conjoint consultation was effective in enhancing social initiation behaviors across home and school settings, whereas…

Describes Preventive Discipline Project, which uses self-control curriculum keyed to school situations that require students to demonstrate self-control. Focuses on five foundations of self-control: controlling impulses, assessing social reality, managing group situations, coping with stress, and solving social problems. Concludes that social…

Surveyed national sample of elementary and secondary school psychologists regarding recent referrals. Found that most referrals were initiated by school staff and majority occurred initially through formal mechanisms. Poor academic performance was of primary concern in 52% of cases, social/emotional problems in 31%. More boys than girls were…

Described is the Companion Program at Southern Illinois University, in which undergraduate volunteers serve as friends to self-identified, socially isolated, alienated or lonely students who have a clear potential which they have been unable to realize. Volunteer functions are enumerated: (1) participation in weekly training sessions where…

Teaching techniques which would assist adult education teachers in developing skills in interpersonal relationships among adult students are presented. These techniques focus on the improvement of judgment in the use of defense mechanisms, improvement in the use of personal control systems, and achievement of more effective levels of interpersonal…

Single-case analyses were conducted of the dosage and time-course effects of methylphenidate on disruptive classroom behavior, math and reading performance, and social engagement. In contrast to previous studies, clear individual differences were demonstrated: across children; across academic, behavioral, and social domains of functioning; for…

Group contingencies is a technology for using peers to influence behavioral change through contingencies; the use of contingent interdependent group rewards for specific group behaviors has been of interest to behavioral researchers. To sort out the effects on quiz scores and peer social interaction (PSI) of group contingencies based on academic…

Young adolescents--12- to 13-year olds--with social-skills difficulties received (n=9) and did not receive (n=9) social-skills training (SST). Subjects were compared before and after treatment and at followup using the Social-Skills Questionnaire, Self-Report Questionnaire, and sociometric procedures. Significant improvement on two measures for…

Describes the activities and benefits of Positive Peer Groups (PPG), a Cleveland-based diocese program involving 40 schools. Designed for students with behavioral or academic problems, it focuses on school service projects that teach students to develop and implement valuable social skills. Describes the positive social and academic effects PPG…

In "creative listening" sessions, participants alternately present their ideas (for fixed periods of time) and listen silently to the other participants. This paper examines the value of this method as an aid to problem solving and offers suggestions for teachers serving as mediators and participants in creative listening sessions. It describes…

Examined development and validation of measure of adaptation to problematic academic and interpersonal tasks during transition to middle school (Survey of Adaptational Tasks of Middle School). For girls, peer relationship tasks appeared most salient with regard to criterion measures, whereas for boys, peer relationship, conflict with authority,…

Describes a peer leadership program implemented at a small rural Vermont school that grouped junior high students identified as having social skill problems with model high school students for activities such as field trips, challenge games, and community service projects. As a result, referrals for disciplinary action decreased among junior high…