This book from noted behavior specialists Kaye Otten and Jodie Tuttle offers expert advice to teachers and a practical approach to managing behavior problems in the classroom. Filled with practical guidelines, ready-to-use forms and worksheets, and classroom-tested tips, this resource shows teachers how to: - Identify students with significant behavioral and emotional problems - Intervene efficiently and effectively when necessary, using a research-backed approaches rooted in Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), gold standards for classroom behavior management - Create and implement an effective classroom-wide behavior management program - Use helpful worksheets to collect data and shape the ongoing behavior instruction - Develop engaging lessons and activities that support and promote positive behavior in students - Help children learn to self-regulate and manage their own emotions and anger - Work productively and collaboratively with parents of behavior-challenged students - Partner successfully with fellow educators, school counselors, and administrators to solve behavior problems in the classroom CONTENTS SECTION ONE: A POSITIVE, PRO-ACTIVE APPROACH TO BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT A Case for Change * A Crash Course in Positive Behavior Support and Functional Behavioral Assessment SECTION TWO: SOCIAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION * Teaching Social Skills: The Basics * Group Instruction * Individualized Instruction SECTION THREE: PREVENTING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR Preventing Negative Behavior: The Basics * Assisting with Executive Functioning Tasks * Providing Appropriate and Engaging Academic Instruction SECTION FOUR: REINFORCING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR Reinforcing Positive Behavior: The Basics * Group Reinforcement Systems * Individual Reinforcement Systems SECTION FIVE: USING UNDESIRABLE CONSEQUENCES Using Undesirable Consequences: The Basics * Common Logical Undesirable Consequences SECTION SIX: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Conducting Effective and Efficient Functional Behavioral Assessments * Designing and Implementing Effective and Efficient Behavior Intervention Plans * Success Stories SECTION SEVEN: WHAT ABOUT DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR? MANAGING CRISES Intervening During the Escalation Cycle * Using Physical Restraints and Seclusion
