Preventing Problem Behaviors: Schoolwide Programs and Classroom Practices - Tapa blanda

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"A wonderful tool for administrators and teachers that offers child-centered resources and ideas to help our learners succeed, thereby making our classrooms more effective. The book contains tools to help our students think through their problems, learn social skills necessary in everyday life, and focus on positive results. I especially love the sample behavior reports, progress monitoring charts, and the self-monitoring chart. It is so effective to help students see that they are responsible for their actions and to make them partners in their education." (Megan M. Allen, Fourth-Grade Teacher 2009-08-24)

"This clearly written book provides a comprehensive review of programs and strategies that support positive behaviors in our schools. The connection between social behavior and academic achievement has long been recognized. The authors go beyond describing this link to clearly delineate the factors that must be addressed, including early intervention, the use of evidence-based practices, and progress monitoring. They also address the need for building and sustaining the supports necessary for success, such as partnerships with families and community agencies and culturally responsive teaching. This book is for educators and administrators who are committed to preventing problem behaviors in schools." (Joan Robbins, Director of Special Services 2009-09-10)

"The authors provide a rigorously researched, highly accessible resource for preventing, minimizing, and responding to students' challenging behaviors. A major strength is the wide array of evidence-based, culturally responsive practices presented in ways that school personnel can readily apply. Teachers, administrators, and related service personnel will find this well-sequenced text both motivating and instructive as they consider how best to address the academic and behavioral needs of their students." (Michael S. Rosenberg, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Special Education 2009-10-02)

Reseña del editor

In today's increasingly diverse classrooms, problem behaviours can often interrupt instructional time and disrupt learning. Designed for 21st-century school leaders, administrators, behaviour specialists, and classroom teachers, this research-based guide offers specific strategies and plans for preventing problem behaviour at both the classroom and school level.

Based on the premise that early response to problems can lead to better outcomes for students, the book's content is framed around four essential areas: foundations, intervention, collaboration, and evaluation. Within these areas, this accessible guide features:

- The latest information on the science and practice of prevention

- Reasons why conflict resolution, peer mediation, and bully-proofing are essential to prevention

- Effective practices for teaching social skills to young children

- Proven techniques for implementing schoolwide positive behaviour support

- Tools for using individual behaviour plans to prevent problems

- Ideas for home-school and community partnerships and culturally responsible teaching

- Critical strategies for monitoring student progress and evaluating prevention practices

- New, updated chapters, including information on preschool behaviour support and RTI

This valuable resource provides all the tools and strategies school leaders and teachers need to keep children focused on learning.