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An Analysis of the Relationship between Implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and High School Dropout Rates

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Freeman, Jennifer; Simonsen, Brandi; McCoach, D. Betsy; Sugai, George; Lombardi, Allison; Horner, Rob – High School Journal, 2015

The purpose of this study was to explore the direct and indirect effects of SWPBIS on high school dropout rates. We used structural equation modeling methods to analyze the web of relationships among important high school level outcomes and SWPBIS in a large sample of high schools from 37 states. Results suggest that SWPBIS has statistically…

Descriptors: High School Students, Dropout Rate, Correlation, Program Implementation

Evaluation of a School-Based Mentoring Program for At-Risk Middle School Youth

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Converse, Noelle; Lignugaris/Kraft, Benjamin – Remedial and Special Education, 2009

This study investigated the impact of a school-based mentoring program on at-risk students' office referrals, unexcused absences, and school attitude. Students who participated in the mentoring program had statistically significant reductions in office referrals and statistically significant improvements in school attitude. Based on an analysis of…

Descriptors: Mentors, School Attitudes, At Risk Students, Program Effectiveness

Noncontingent Escape Access to Self-Reinforcement to Increase Task Engagement for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

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Cihak, David F.; Gama, Robert I. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008

This study determined the effectiveness of noncontingent escape access to self-reinforcement, as a student-directed intervention. Three students successfully used a break card to systematically decrease inappropriate behavior maintained by negative reinforcement while increasing task engagement. In addition, teachers completed an Intervention…

Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Self Reward, Negative Reinforcement