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Hieneman, Meme; Dunlap, Glen; Kincaid, Donald – Psychology in the Schools, 2005
Although it has been argued that students with behavioral disorders benefit most from placement in general education classrooms, careful and systematic support is required to insure that their placement is successful. In this article, we review supports and interventions provided at multiple levels that together are known as "positive behavior…
Descriptors: General Education, Behavior Problems, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Disorders
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Cosden, Merith; Panteleakos, Frances; Gutierrez, Lisa; Barazani, Sivan; Gottheil, Elisa – California School Psychologist, 2004
Strength-based assessments were designed to assess more completely the outcomes for youth having academic and behavioral problems in the schools. This approach has gained appeal among those working with adolescents who have serious behavior problems, such as those involved in drug use and related delinquent behavior. Traditional assessment…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Drug Use, Program Effectiveness, Drug Therapy
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Huebner, E. Scott; Gilman, Rich – California School Psychologist, 2004
The relevance and contribution of the construct of quality of life to assessments and intervention plans for children and youth in school settings are discussed. Theory, measurement, and research related to perceived quality of life (PQOL) are reviewed leading to the contention that PQOL information contributes incremental validity above and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Quality of Life, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Special Needs Students
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McWilliam, Erica; Sachs, Judyth – Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2004
This paper argues the importance of moving beyond the state of affairs that makes victims "either" of children "or" of teachers by exploring the conditions of possibility for the idea of a victimless school. The argument is developed drawing data from a study being conducted by the authors into the impact of risk management on…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Risk Management, Educational Policy, School Safety
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Hove, Oddbjorn – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2004
Prevalence of underweight and obesity were investigated in 282 mentally retarded persons living on the West Coast of Norway. Data collected in this survey suggest that people with severe mental retardation were more likely to be underweight and people with mild mental retardation were more likely to be obese. Compared to persons of average…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Severe Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation, Body Weight
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Kronick, Robert F. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2003
This article describes the evolution of full service schools. Full service schools stress prevention, collaboration and systems change. Prevention is geared toward corrections, mental health and welfare, all topics of keen interest to people working in and studying criminal justice. By providing mental health services at the school for both…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Integrated Services
Lapointe, Judith M.; Legault, Frederic – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 2004
The objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of an intervention based on attribution retraining with regards to student misconduct and coercive teacher behavior. An intervention would lead to a sustained decrease in misbehavior and coercive discipline without using any external control systems. In this case study, a male, veteran…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Intervention, Retraining, Discipline Problems
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Bygdeson-Larsson, Kerstin – Child Care in Practice, 2005
Educational Process Reflection (EPR) has been introduced in Swedish pre-school practice and brought about an expanded focus in educational work, concerning democratic values and promotion of health. The study used EPR to facilitate professional development, by teachers' collective reflection of narratives and observations of interaction and play…
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Preschool Education, Preschool Evaluation, Interpersonal Relationship
Boehm, Steven S., Ed. – Child Welfare League of America (NJ3), 2006
The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families and protecting every child from harm. By publishing a diverse range of views on a wide array of topics, "Children's Voice"…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Child Welfare, Bulletin Boards, Journal Articles
Emerson, Eric – 1995
This book offers a British perspective on ways of conceptualizing, assessing, and intervening in the challenging behavior of people with severe learning disabilities, with emphasis on the types of technical support needed. An introductory chapter explains why the term "learning disability" is used rather than mental handicap, mental…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children
Mitchem, Katherine; Richards, Ann; Wells, Deborah – 2001
The use of positive behavior supports (PBS) based on functional behavioral assessment (FBA) has produced dramatic improvements in problem behaviors of challenging students. This approach is a long-term strategy to reduce inappropriate behavior, teach more appropriate behavior, and provide contextual supports necessary for successful outcomes. Yet…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Faculty Development
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Msall, Michael E.; Tremont, Michelle R.; Ottenbacher, Kenneth J. – Infants and Young Children, 2001
This article describes the use of measures of functional assessment of essential activities in self-care, mobility, communication, and social cognition in preschool children. An overview of functional assessment is provided, and psychometric properties of the various tests are described. Case studies illustrate the value of using functional…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Functional Behavioral Assessment
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Stichter, Janine Peck; Shellady, Suzanne; Sealander, Karen A.; Eigenberger, Martin E. – Preventing School Failure, 2000
This article examines functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and its application in schools in three areas: the current knowledge base regarding procedures best suited for conducting FBA with students with emotional/behavioral disorders, issues surrounding the identification of competencies necessary for special educators to conduct FBA, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
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Crone, Deanne A.; Horner, Robert H. – Exceptionality, 2000
This article examines the contextual, conceptual, and empirical foundations of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in general educational settings. The need for schools to design effective responses to increases in individual problem behavior and the need to be compliant with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are discussed.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
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Stead, Joan; Lloyd, Gwynedd; Kendrick, Andrew – Children & Society, 2004
This paper explores dilemmas and tensions between two models of school based inter-agency meetings to prevent disciplinary exclusion from school. The first model is characterised by innovative practice developed through long established professional relationships and addresses both individual and strategic issues in supporting young people who are…
Descriptors: Expulsion, Young Adults, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
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