When a student's challenging behavior can't be resolved through either
traditional disciplinary approaches or schoolwide positive behavior
support (PBS), what can a teacher do next? This groundbreaking manual
has effective solutions for educators from grades K--12. Developed
specifically for use with children with persistent or severe behavior
problems, this book introduces educators to the systematic Positive
Strategies method, which helps teachers understand why behaviors
persist, prevent problem behavior, and replace challenging behaviors
with better alternatives.
Why does the Positive Strategies approach get results? Because it's
- grounded in the proven and popular PBS approach that's already used in
schools across the country
- field tested with hundreds of school teams by the highly respected
authors and collaborating school teams
- nonaversive, stopping escalating cycles of problem behavior and
helping students develop a better way
- adaptable to the unique needs of individual children in different
educational contexts
- equally useful for students with or without special needs
Teachers will get complete, step-by-step instructions on the two parts
of the Positive Strategies method: 1) conducting functional behavioral
assessments to see how student characteristics and environment interact
with consequences to shape behavior, and 2) developing behavior
intervention plans to prevent problem behaviors and teach replacement
skills. Educators will also discover how to assemble effective school
teams, implement the Positive Strategies method, and follow up with
students to ensure the benefits are sustained.
With the appropriate, effective, and individualized solutions in
Positive Strategies, school teams will help bring about long-term
improvements in the social success, academic achievement, and overall
quality of life for children with severe problem behaviors.
