Author: Jason E. Harlacher
Brand: Marzano Resources
Binding: Perfect Paperback
Number Of Pages: 232
Release Date: 06-10-2017
Details: Product Description By implementing schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), K-12 educators can create an encouraging, productive school culture. This title introduces readers to the comprehensive SWPBIS framework and explores the key elements of its three tiers of support. Learn about the authors' personal experiences in applying positive behavior support strategies and explore practical examples of what the elements and tiers of this model look like in practice. Learn how to implement PBIS strategies in schools: Understand the structure of the SWPBIS framework and its four key elements. Read testimonials from principals and teachers whose schools have created positive school climates using a positive behavior support plan. Learn why decision making in an SWPBIS framework relies on data and how school teams can ensure they use their data accurately to target suitable solutions. Gain specific steps and a general timeline you can use to start implementing SWPBIS. Examine example scenarios and two thorough case examples of how elementary and secondary schools have adopted and maintained SWPBIS structures. Contents:Chapter 1: An Introduction to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsChapter 2: Tier OneChapter 3: Tier TwoChapter 4: Tier ThreeChapter 5: SWPBIS Into ActionChapter 6: Case Examples of Schools Using SWPBISEpilogueAppendix AAppendix BReferences and Resources Review " An Educator's Guide to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is exactly that! It is a practical and user-friendly guide to effectively implement SWPBIS. The authors have been mindful to adhere to the research and theoretical underpinnings while providing practical and realistic yet comprehensive examples. Researchers, trainers, and practitioners alike will benefit from the information provided across the tiers within this one resource." --Heather Peshak George, Associate Professor, Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida " An Educator's Guide to Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is an excellent resource for those implementing or teaching others to implement SWPBIS. The text provides the reader with a conceptual understanding of SWPBIS and an overview of the evidence base supporting the efficacy of a multi-tiered approach to behavior support in schools. The authors also include practical, easy-to-follow examples of how to implement specific SWPBIS practices for students with a range of behavior support needs across all three tiers. --Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, Assistant Professor of Special Education, College of Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas "Regardless of whether you're considering, beginning, or implementing schoolwide PBIS, Harlacher and Rodriguez's book is your guide to implementation success. Among the many important aspects about the authors' approach to SWPBIS include: (a) strong and defendable conceptual foundation grounded in prevention, behavioral science, and evidence; (b) comprehensive implementation framework focused on outcomes, data, practices, and systems; (c) efficient and explicit problem solving approach for ensuring quality data-based decision making; (d) full range of supporting student, classroom, and school examples; and (e) useable and doable practice and system guides, forms, and templates. In addition, Harlacher and Rodriquez present the SWPBIS framework with clarity, efficiency, and specificity for easy access by administrators, teachers, school psychologists and counselors, social workers, and the many contributors to a safe, caring, respectful, and responsible teaching and learning environment." --George Sugai, Research Scientist, Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut About the Author Jason Harlacher, PhD, is a researcher, consultant, and adjunct
EAN: 9780990345879
Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
Languages: English