Some students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD), specifically conduct disorder (CD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), characteristically display oppositional behaviors that adversely affect their academic performance and cause gaps in their learning. The problem studied was negative behaviors exhibited by students with EBD, specifically CD and ODD, can adversely affect their math and reading academic performance. Utilizing Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory as a framework, the purpose of this qualitative, case study was to explore the perspectives of educators and support staff of middle school students with EBD, specifically CD or ODD, on how to effectively meet these students' behavior, reading, and math needs in order to make the learning environment more effective and to improve their learning experiences. Three research questions were utilized to collect data that focused on the problem and purpose of the study. The study participants consisted of 10 educators and support staff of middle school students with CD or ODD in grade six through grade eight. The data were analyzed to identify emerging themes, which provided insight into how to effectively address the students' behaviors to meet their reading and mathematics needs. The findings indicated that while it is challenging to manage the behaviors exhibited by these students, integrating and utilizing different approaches according to the students' unique, individualized, and diverse needs can be effective. The findings contributed to filling significant theoretical and practical gaps concerning these students' academic and behavioral performance. Establishing a positive rapport and therapeutic collaborations with educators, support staff members, and middle school students with EBD is recommended to alleviate oppositional behaviors and increase the academic performance of these students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]