Positive Behavioral Supports for the Classroom, Third Edition

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In the new edition of Positive Behavioral Supports for the Classroom, pre- and in-service regular and special education classroom teachers get the latest in research and practice from the field of positive behavior interventions and support, with foundational principles and practices from applied behavior analysis. The book’s emphasis is on a multi-tiered system of support for developing positive behaviors in children and youth, preventing challenging behaviors, and managing challenging behaviors efficiently and effectively school-wide, in classrooms, and for individual students. A wide variety of concepts and techniques are covered, ranging from the most basic through advanced. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, activities, and implementation guides.

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Brenda Scheuermann is a professor of special education and coordinator of graduate programs in Behavioral Disorders/Positive Behavior Supports at Texas State University. She is the co-author of three textbooks and numerous articles on best practices in teaching students who exhibit challenging behaviors, school wide and individual positive behavior supports, and implementation of positive behavior supports in juvenile justice settings. Dr. Scheuermann consults with school districts and juvenile justice agencies, and is a frequent speaker and workshop provider for educators, juvenile justice professionals, and members of the juvenile justice system, at the state and national level. She co-chaired the Association for Positive Behavioral Supports committee on Individual Standards of Practice. Dr. Scheuermann is well known for her work in improving practices for children and adolescents with behavior disorders in all types of educational and residential settings, and for her efforts to educate professionals about effective services for these youngsters.

Judy A. Hall is retired from public school education after almost 30 years of service. During this time she worked as a Teacher, a Behavior Specialist, and a Teacher Trainer with students ranging in age from 5 to 19 years.  Because of her love for educational experiences, she continues to work as a Learning Specialist at Saint Dominic Savio Catholic High School.

Part I Foundations of Behavior Management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Chapter 1 Introduction to Behavior Management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Chapter 2 Theoretical Models to Explain Challenging Behavior

Part II Creating a Proactive Learning Environment Through Universal-Level Supports and Interventions

Chapter 3 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Chapter 4 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Rules and Procedures

Chapter 5 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Effective Use of Scheduling, Climate, and Classroom Planning and Organization

Chapter 6 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through High-Quality Instruction  

Part III Assessment and Monitoring

Chapter 7 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Behavioral Monitoring

Chapter 8 Determining the Reasons for Challenging Behavior Through Functional Assessment

Part IV Targeted and Tertiary-Level Interventions and Supports

Chapter 9 Providing Support Through Social Skills Instruction

Chapter 10 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Reinforcement: Introduction to Reinforcement

Chapter 11 Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Specific Reinforcement Applications

Chapter 12 Managing Challenging Behaviors by Using Behavior Reductive Interventions

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