The Impact of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions on Urban Elementary Schools' Organizational Health
The Impact of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions on Urban Elementary Schools' Organizational Health

Author: Krystle L. Nemeth

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine the impact that School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) had on urban school administrators' and teachers' perceptions of the organizational health of their schools. Thirty-three teachers and 4 administrators from an urban school in Pennsylvania completed Likert-scale survey questions. Additionally, 31 teachers and 4 administrators completed 3 open-ended questions and 5 teachers and 4 administrators participated in 1-on-1 interview questions which further explored both teacher and administrator perspectives of the impact that SWPBIS had on the organizational health of their schools. Survey results indicated that 100% of administrators and 88% of teachers believed the organizational health of their school had been positively impacted by the implementation of SWPBIS. While administrators had noticed a more positive environment in their schools through improved staff morale and consistency of expectations, they also noted challenges; such as, lack of time for SWPBIS implementation and teacher buy-in for implementing SWPBIS. Several areas which teachers believed negatively impacted the organizational health of the school were lack of training and staff development for SWPBIS, as well as lack of feedback that was considered prior to implementation and after implementation. Teachers also noted a need for further supports; such as, buy-in, time, training and resources, and continued consistency throughout the school.

Handbook of Positive Behavior Support
Handbook of Positive Behavior Support

Author: Wayne Sailor

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-12-02

Total Pages: 778

ISBN-13: 0387096329

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A revolution in working with difficult students began during the 1980s, with a dramatic shift away from dependence on simply punishing bad behavior to reinforcing desired, positive behaviors of children in the classroom. With its foundation in applied behavior analysis (ABA), positive behavior support (PBS) is a social ecology approach that continues to play an increasingly integral role in public education as well as mental health and social services nationwide. The Handbook of Positive Behavior Support gathers into one concise volume the many elements of this burgeoning field and organizes them into a powerful, dynamic knowledge base – theory, research, and applications. Within its chapters, leading experts, including the primary developers and researchers of PBS: (1) Review the origins, history, and ethical foundations of positive behavior support. (2) Report on applications of PBS in early childhood and family contexts, from Head Start to foster care to mental health settings to autism treatment programs. (3) Examine school-based PBS used to benefit all students regardless of ability or conduct. (4) Relate schoolwide PBS to wraparound mental health services and the RTI (response to intervention) movement. (5) Provide data and discussion on a variety of topics salient to PBS, including parenting issues, personnel training, high school use, poorly functioning schools, and more. This volume is an essential resource for school-based practitioners as well as clinicians and researchers in clinical child, school, and educational psychology.

Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Author: Kent McIntosh

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2016-03-15

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1462524745

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Many schools have implemented academic response to intervention (RTI) and schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) as separate initiatives. This book provides keys to making these programs more effective, seamless, efficient, and sustainable by combining them into a single multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Steps and strategies are outlined for integrating data structures, practices, teams, and district systems. Contributing authors present detailed case examples of successful MTSS implementation in three states. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding, the book features 27 reproducible checklists and evaluation tools. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials plus other helpful resources. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman.

PBIS Playbook
PBIS Playbook

Author: Victor Moody

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Drawing on experience in general and special education, Victor Moody - Dean of Students, presents the PBIS Playbook, revealing the #1 school-wide positive behavior intervention system (PBIS) designed to improve student behavior, academic achievement, and school culture. This practical resource offers a proven, step-by-step system for successfully managing the most challenging students, classrooms, and schools in today's toughest educational settings. PBIS Playbook contains premium information that can be used by educators in any school. However, this book is particularly sought after by those who match any of the following attributes... District leaders, principals, administrators, and teachers in urban areas New teachers / teachers with high stress or burnout rates due to student behaviors Teachers looking to drastically improve academic data and results in their classrooms Teachers seeking top-rated resources for classroom management If any of those features apply to you, then you should buy this book to discover: Alignment of school-wide interventions and consistent disciplinary practices for behaviors such as eloping, unkind words, disrespect, physical aggression, lack of integrity, inappropriateness, and more How to directly influence student behaviors and engagement with rewards Multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) designed to address both academic and behavioral areas of concern Approach or model that incorporates restorative justice and social emotional learning (SEL) How to systemize and remain consistent with family communication about student growth How to maximize classroom management skills and minimize office discipline referrals Best methods of documenting and staying proactive with negative student behaviors, from minor off-task behaviors to major incidents Quick and easy methods of reinforcing student expectations and teacher directions...with no need to repeat yourself Enhance students' capacity to regulate and manage their own behaviors How to increase attendance, student focus, joy, and academic excellence Accountability tracker for students, teachers, administrators, and families Key information of transformational coaching and professional development to accelerate school-wide change And more! By the end of this book, you'll have a concrete plan to re-invigorate the community inside your classroom or entire school. "Books like the PBIS Playbook only come around once in a generation. Make sure you buy it and start reading today so you can be the change...the impact...that influences the next!" Change your classroom or school now. Simply scroll up and make this book yours!!

The SAGE Handbook of Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
The SAGE Handbook of Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

Author: Philip Garner

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2013-12-18

Total Pages: 701

ISBN-13: 147391583X

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′This important revision with updated material will inform professionals, students, and the interested public of evolving international perspectives on EBD. New chapters consider causation, the influence and role of social contexts and social support, ADHD, teacher knowledge and parental engagement. The new content presents us with fresh ideas and approaches.′ - Katherine Bilton, University of Alaska, USA This new edition of The Handbook of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, first published in 2004, has been completely reworked and refreshed by a new editorial team led by Philip Garner. A thorough revision of existing content, together with new material, bring the volume firmly up-to-date, and offers guidance and recommendations for future research and practice. Covering a range of important issues in EBD, chapters are organized into five main parts: Contexts, Definitions and Terminologies Roots, Causes and Allegiances Strategies and Interventions Training and Professional Development Enhancement EBD Futures - Challenges and Opportunities With an impressive array of UK, US and other international contributors, the Handbook will be indispensable for undergraduate and Master′s level students pursing Teacher Training, Educational and Developmental Psychology and Special Education courses. It will also be valuable to social workers, counsellors, school (educational) psychologists and other practitioners in relevant fields.

The Psychology of School Climate, 2nd Edition
The Psychology of School Climate, 2nd Edition

Author: Garry W. McGiboney

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1527592561

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As educators, psychologists, child advocates, researchers, and others that support education for all students will find, a positive school climate is the central element for students feeling connected and engaged at school, which are necessary for positive student outcomes. The Psychology of School Climate (2nd Edition) is an essential compendium of school climate research from around the world. With over 600 references, the book is the most comprehensive study of school climate in print. The book is based on a review, description, and application of research that focuses on identifying basic problems and the effects social determinants have on the lives and outcomes of students and school staff members. At the end of each chapter, there are summaries that highlight important points for discussion and additional research. Most importantly, the book offers the gateway to understanding the nexus of students and school climate and the importance of that bond.

School Behavioral Health
School Behavioral Health

Author: Mark D. Weist

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-02-03

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 3030561127

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This book examines the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in youth and the implications of little or low-quality mental health services available for them. It describes aspects of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and school mental health (SMH) that work together to form a comprehensive service delivery model called the Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF). The term school behavioral health (SBH) is used to describe SMH and PBIS working together, as in the ISF. The book examines perspectives of key stakeholders through a series of research forums, during which participants identified critical themes for the advancement of SBH in South Carolina and the southeast region of the United States. Chapters address key themes of school behavioral health from these forums, such as collaboration, schoolwide approaches, quality of services, and support for specific populations, including military families and youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. The book addresses barriers to providing behavioral health services at school as well as recommendations from key stakeholders for advancing SBH along these critical dimensions. This volume is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as practitioners, clinicians, and therapists across such interrelated disciplines as clinical child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, social work, public health, school counseling, family studies, juvenile justice, child and adolescent psychiatry, and child welfare and well-being services.

Classwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Classwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Author: Brandi Simonsen

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1462519431

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A vital classroom management resource, this book shows how to implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) in K-12 classrooms, regardless of whether PBIS is adopted schoolwide. The primary focus is universal (Tier 1) support for all students. Practical, step-by-step guidelines are provided for structuring the classroom environment, actively engaging students in instruction, teaching positive expectations, and establishing a continuum of strategies to reinforce positive behavior and respond to inappropriate behavior. Numerous real-world examples and learning exercises are included. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book includes reproducible tools for classwide PBIS planning and implementation. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

Handbook of Classroom Management
Handbook of Classroom Management

Author: Edmund Emmer

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 745

ISBN-13: 1135106835

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The field of classroom management is not a neatly organized line of inquiry, but rather consists of many disparate topics and orientations that draw from multiple disciplines. Given the complex nature of the field, this comprehensive second edition of the Handbook of Classroom Management is an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding it. This volume provides up-to-date summaries of research on the essential topics from the first edition, as well as fresh perspectives and chapters on new topics. It is the perfect tool for both graduate students and practitioners interested in a field that is fascinating but not immediately accessible without the proper guidance.

Student Engagement
Student Engagement

Author: Amy L. Reschly

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 3030372855

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This book provides cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies and interventions that target students’ engagement at school and with learning. Coverage begins with the background and 29-year history of the Check & Connect Model and describes the model and assessment of student engagement that served as the backdrop for conceptualizing the engagement interventions described in the book. Subsequent chapters are organized around the subtypes of student engagement – academic, behavioral, affective, cognitive – that were developed based on work with the Check & Connect Model. Principles and formal interventions are presented at both the universal and more intensive levels, consistent with the Response-to-Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. The book concludes with a summary on the lessons learned from Check & Connect and the importance of a system that is oriented toward enhancing engagement and school completion for all students. Interventions featured in this book include: Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS). The Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills (HOPS) Intervention. The Good Behavior Game in the classroom. Check-in, Check-out (CICO). Banking Time, a dyadic intervention to improve teacher-student relationships The Self-Regulation Empowerment Program (SREP). Student Engagement is a must-have resource for researchers, professionals, and graduate students in child and school psychology, educational policy and politics, and family studies.