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McIntosh, Kent; Campbell, Amy L.; Carter, Deborah Russell; Dickey, Celeste Rossetto – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2009
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a tier two daily behavior card intervention and differential effects based on function of problem behavior. The participants were 36 elementary school students nominated for additional intervention beyond universal School-Wide Positive Behavior Support. Measures included…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Intervention, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales
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Todd, Anne W.; Campbell, Amy L.; Meyer, Gwen G.; Horner, Robert H. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2008
Behavior support in schools is increasingly viewed as a three-tier prevention effort in which "universal" interventions are used for primary prevention, "targeted" interventions are used for secondary prevention, and "intensive" interventions are used for tertiary prevention. A growing body of research has demonstrated the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Intervention, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Students
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McIntosh, Kent; Horner, Robert H.; Chard, David J.; Dickey, Celeste R.; Braun, Drew H. – Journal of Special Education, 2008
The authors examined the relation between variables maintaining problem behavior and reading performance for elementary-age students. Participants were 51 students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 who had received two or more office discipline referrals in 2003-2004. Students were grouped by teacher-indicated function of problem behavior. The prevalence of…
Descriptors: Discipline, Reading Fluency, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Multivariate Analysis
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Park, Kristy Lee – Beyond Behavior, 2007
School systems face the challenge of effectively and efficiently addressing the disciplinary needs of their students and providing a safe environment conducive to learning. The 1997 and 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates the use of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) for students who, because…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disabilities, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Federal Legislation
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Walker, Bridget; Cheney, Douglas; Stage, Scott; Blum, Craig; Horner, Robert H. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2005
As schoolwide positive behavior supports (PBS) become more commonplace in public schools, efficiently and effectively identifying and supporting students who are at risk for school failure has become increasingly important. This descriptive study examines the functioning of 72 students identified as at risk in 3 elementary schools with established…
Descriptors: Discipline, High Risk Students, Behavior Disorders, Rating Scales
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Lo, Ya-yu; Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Overrepresentation of African American boys in disciplinary and special education referrals has been a national concern. This study used functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) as a means to prevent disproportionality of African American boys. Based on FBA results, interventions were developed for four…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Males, Disproportionate Representation, Behavior Modification