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Academic Achievement of K-12 Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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Nelson, J. Ron; Benner, Gregory J.; Lane, Kathleen; Smith, Benjamin W. – Exceptional Children, 2004
This cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 155 K-12 students served in public school settings and established the extent to which students with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) experience academic achievement deficits with attention to age and gender differences. In addition, this study examined particular types of…
Descriptors: Written Language, Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Differences, Academic Achievement
Sources of Occupational Stress for Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
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Nelson, J. Ron; Maculan, Amelia; Roberts, Maura L.; Ohlund, Barbara J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
Occupational stress ratings from 415 teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) was modeled by regression, using teacher demographic characteristics, working conditions, and the ability to work with children with EBD as factors. All working condition variables, professional experience, and ability to work with externalizing…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Stress Variables
Administrative Discipline Contacts: A Review of the Literature.
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Nelson, J. Ron; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; Epstein, Michael H.; Benner, Gregory J. – Behavioral Disorders, 2003
A review of 20 independent samples found a wide range of school and student variables influence the use of administrative discipline contacts, whereas administrator/teacher and family variables have less influence. Relevant variables include participation in athletics, child neglect, antisocial behavior, and anecdotal suspension report. (Contains…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Athletics, Behavior Disorders, Child Neglect
The Utility, Acceptability, and Practicality of Functional Behavioral Assessment for Students with High-Incidence Problem Behaviors.
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Reid, Robert; Nelson, J. Ron – Remedial and Special Education, 2002
Fourteen studies were reviewed to examine the utility, acceptability, and practicality of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) conducted with students with high-incidence behavior problems in school settings. Results indicate FBA was effective, that FBA could be performed in typical school environments, and that FBA produced socially valid…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Individual and Systemic Approaches to Collaboration and Consultation on Behalf of Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. From the Second CCBD Mini Library Series: Successful Interventions for the 21st Century.
Gable, Robert A.; Sugai, George; Lewis, Tim; Nelson, J. Ron; Cheney, Douglas; Safran, Stephen P.; Safran, Joan S. – 1998
This monograph discusses using collaboration and consultation to teach children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in the general education classroom. After an introductory chapter, Chapter 2, "Collaboration and Consultation: Promises and Limitations," compares collaboration and consultation as they relate to serving…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
A Review of Self-Management Outcome Research Conducted with Students Who Exhibit Behavioral Disorders.
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Nelson, J. Ron; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1991
Sixteen studies of self-management with students who have behavioral disorders are reviewed. Procedures involving self-instruction, self-evaluation, self-recording, and combinations are examined. Results indicate the effectiveness of the procedures in promoting social and academic behaviors and the need to systematically program for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education
Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments: A Practical Guide.
Nelson, J. Ron; Roberts, Maura L.; Smith, Deborah J. – 1998
This manual is designed to help school personnel conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and to develop effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The manual begins by providing background information on FBAs including: (1) the four-stage model of collaborative problem solving that is used to conduct FBAs and develop subsequent BIPs,…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
A Statewide Survey of Special Education Administrators and School Psychologists Regarding Functional Behavioral Assessment.
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Nelson, J. Ron; Roberts, Maura L.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Mathur, Sarup R.; Aaroe, Lisa A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1999
A survey of 216 special education administrators and school psychologists found that them to be generally supportive of the use of functional behavioral assessment for a range of problem behaviors. However, they were uncertain of whether such assessment would be acceptable for unique low-frequency problem behaviors that lead to suspension and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification