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Benner, Gregory J.; Sanders, Elizabeth A.; Nelson, J. Ron; Ralston, Nicole C. – Behavioral Disorders, 2013
In our previous research (Benner, Nelson, Sanders, & Ralston, 2012), elementary schools were randomly assigned to either a primary-level behavior intervention directed at externalizing behavior (treatment, n = 7 schools) or to business-as-usual condition (control, n = 6 schools). A screening procedure was used to identify K through 3-grade…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Elementary School Students
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Benner, Gregory J.; Nelson, J. Ron; Sanders, Elizabeth A.; Ralston, Nicole C. – Exceptional Children, 2012
This article examined the efficacy of a primary-level, standard-protocol behavior intervention for students with externalizing behavioral disorders. Elementary schools were randomly assigned to treatment (behavior intervention) or control (business as usual) conditions, and K-3 students were screened for externalizing behavior risk status. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Reid, Robert; Nelson, J. Ron – Remedial and Special Education, 2002
Fourteen studies were reviewed to examine the utility, acceptability, and practicality of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) conducted with students with high-incidence behavior problems in school settings. Results indicate FBA was effective, that FBA could be performed in typical school environments, and that FBA produced socially valid…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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Nelson, J. Ron; Martella, Ronald M.; Marchand-Martella, Nancy – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
A study evaluated a comprehensive school-wide program based on an effective behavioral support approach for preventing disruptive behaviors implemented in seven elementary schools. The program included a school-wide discipline program, tutoring, conflict resolution, and functional behavioral intervention plans. Schools showed positive effects on…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Conflict Resolution
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Nelson, J. Ron; Roberts, Maura L.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr.; Mathur, Sarup R.; Aaroe, Lisa A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1999
A survey of 216 special education administrators and school psychologists found that them to be generally supportive of the use of functional behavioral assessment for a range of problem behaviors. However, they were uncertain of whether such assessment would be acceptable for unique low-frequency problem behaviors that lead to suspension and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification