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Direct linkPinkelman, Sarah E.; McIntosh, Kent; Rasplica, Caitlin K.; Berg, Tricia; Strickland-Cohen, M. Kathleen – Behavioral Disorders, 2015
The purpose of this study was to identify the most important perceived enablers and barriers regarding sustainability of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports. School personnel representing 860 schools implementing or preparing to implement school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports completed an open-ended…
Descriptors: Sustainability, Positive Reinforcement, Intervention, Barriers
Fallon, Lindsay M.; O'Keeffe, Breda V.; Gage, Nicholas A.; Sugai, George – Behavioral Disorders, 2015
Given the increased interest and implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) systems in schools in the United States, practitioners and researchers have become interested in how to improve implementation with students and staff from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Fallon, O'Keeffe, and Sugai (2012) reviewed the literature…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement, Cultural Differences, Student Diversity
Robinson-Ervin, Porsha; Cartledge, Gwendolyn; Musti-Rao, Shobana; Gibson, Lenwood, Jr.; Keyes, Starr E. – Behavioral Disorders, 2016
This study examined the effects of culturally relevant/responsive, computer-based social skills instruction on the social skill acquisition and generalization of 6 urban African American sixth graders with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). A multiple-probe across participants design was used to evaluate the effects of the social skills…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, African American Students, Grade 6, Emotional Disturbances
Feuerborn, Laura; Chinn, Donald – Behavioral Disorders, 2012
The practices of school-wide positive behavior supports (SWPBS) are dependent on teachers to implement them in their classrooms; thus, gaining the "buy-in" and support of teachers is a critical step in reaching full, building-wide implementation. One step toward achieving this support may be to gain a better understanding of the…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Teaching Methods, Teaching Experience, Grounded Theory
Allday, R. Allan; Hinkson-Lee, Kim; Hudson, Tina; Neilsen-Gatti, Shelley; Kleinke, Andrew; Russel, Caroline S. – Behavioral Disorders, 2012
Students identified with or at risk for Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) are being included in the general education classroom with teachers who have little training or exposure to characteristics of and interventions for students with EBD. In this study, we used a simple professional development intervention to train teachers to better use…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Positive Reinforcement, Emotional Disturbances, Educational Strategies
Dunlap, Glen; Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H.; Koegel, Robert L.; Sailor, Wayne; Clarke, Shelley; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Albin, Richard W.; Vaughn, Bobbie J.; McLaughlin, Darlene Magito; James, Kim Mullen; Todd, Anne W.; Newton, J. Stephen; Lucyshyn, Joseph; Griggs, Peter; Bohanon, Hank; Choi, Jeong Hoon; Vismara, Laurie; Minjarez, Mendy Boettcher; Buschbacher, Pamelazita; Fox, Lise – Behavioral Disorders, 2010
A major goal of positive behavior support (PBS) is to produce broad-based, long-term improvements in adaptive behavior; however, the empirical base, at present, is mainly composed of relatively short-term studies carried out in circumscribed contexts. Therefore, a need exists for reliable data that can inform the field regarding the comprehensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Rating Scales
Fullerton, Elizabeth Kirby; Conroy, Maureen A.; Correa, Vivian I. – Behavioral Disorders, 2009
This study investigated the effectiveness of a training designed to increase early childhood teachers' use of specific praise statements to address problem behaviors demonstrated by children at risk for emotional/behavioral disorders. A multiple-baseline across-participants design was employed to examine the teachers' use of specific praise…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Young Children, Positive Reinforcement
Peterson, Reece; Albrecht, Susan; Johns, Bev – Behavioral Disorders, 2009
This document provides policy recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders regarding the use of seclusion procedures in schools. It includes (a) an introduction, (b) a declaration of principles, and (c) recommendations regarding the use of seclusion in school settings. Explanation or elaboration of policy recommendations…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Position Papers, Student Behavior, Discipline
Kennedy, Christina; Jolivette, Kristine – Behavioral Disorders, 2008
To more effectively instruct the entire class, teachers of students with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) often choose to send students who display inappropriate behavior out of the room. A multiple baseline across settings was used to evaluate the effects of increasing teacher positive verbal reinforcement on the amount of time 2 students…
Descriptors: Suspension, Behavior Disorders, Positive Reinforcement, Verbal Communication
Peer reviewedAlderman, Gary L.; Nix, Marjorie – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
A survey of 144 educators examined their preference for positive versus negative interventions based on the amount of information provided about students with behavior problems. Although there was an overall preference for positive interventions, having an explanation of misbehavior did lead to the choice of more positive interventions. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Background, Behavior Disorders, Children
Peer reviewedBirkimer, John C.; Brown, Joe H. – Behavioral Disorders, 1979
The study investigated the effectiveness of self-ratings vs a teacher- administered point system in reducing the disruptive behavior of five elementary level students. (SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research
Lo, Ya-yu; Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Overrepresentation of African American boys in disciplinary and special education referrals has been a national concern. This study used functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) as a means to prevent disproportionality of African American boys. Based on FBA results, interventions were developed for four…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Males, Disproportionate Representation, Behavior Modification
Leedy, Amanda; Bates, Perianne; Safran, Stephen P. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a positive behavior support (PBS) intervention in a rural elementary school. Through this use of clear, consistent behavioral expectations, grade-level assemblies, and complimentary reinforcement, there was a substantial improvement in hallway behavior, with an overall increase of 134.9% for compliance…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Elementary Schools
Peer reviewedBierly, Carolyn; Billingsley, Felix F. – Behavioral Disorders, 1983
A short overcorrection procedure involving appropriate play with target toys was used to consequate the stereotypic manipulation of objects by an autistic child (6 years old) in a free play situation. The results indicate that overcorrection does not necessarily possess educative value. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Patterns, Elementary Education, Play
Robertson, E. Jemma; Lane, Kathleen Lynne – Behavioral Disorders, 2007
This article provides a methodological illustration of how to conduct scientifically rigorous secondary interventions within the context of three-tiered models of support. Specifically, the authors demonstrate one approach for using schoolwide data to identify middle school students (N = 65) with both academic and behavioral concerns. Then, they…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Investigations, Study Skills, Conflict Resolution
