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School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBIS) is an increasingly popular framework for school improvement practices but many high schools are still lagging behind their elementary counterparts. High school leadership teams can struggle with merging the...

Including parents in the process of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) improves both child and family outcomes. This article provides background information on understanding challenging behaviors in young children, the importance of involving families, and...

Disruptive behaviors can create significant difficulties within the classroom. Problems are compounded when students experience an emotional or behavioral disorder (EBD). An often underutilized teacher-implemented behavioral classroom management technique...

Researchers concur that self-regulated learners assume increased responsibility for their own behavior and learning over time by strategically setting and planning to meet goals, monitoring and evaluating their progress, and using feedback to adjust their...

Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with a series of executive functioning (EF) deficits that make independent behavior in general education settings difficult. Consequently, teachers or paraprofessionals often are required to...

One of the biggest challenges facing all PK – 12 educators, especially beginning special educators, is addressing inappropriate student behaviors. Building on the principles and practices of applied behavior analysis, this article outlines and describes...

Managing a classroom effectively is a critical skill teachers need to maximize academic achievement, enhance student social competence, promote positive classroom climate, and support students with exceptional needs. When paired with effective instruction...

School leaders react to inappropriate behaviors by excluding students, despite research suggesting an association with poor student outcomes. Students with disabilities are frequently subjected to these practices. One framework that has been proposed to...

Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) was first introduced with the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1997. In this article, we describe the 25-year history of the PBIS implementation experience, including...

The Daily Report Card (DRC) is an evidence-based classroom management strategy that is frequently accepted and used by teachers. However, there are considerations that may increase the effectiveness and reduce common barriers for executing the DRC in...