The Impact of Positive Behavior Intervention Training for Teachers on Referral Rates for Misbehavior, Special Education Evaluation and Student Reading Achievement in the Elementary Grades.

@article{Polirstok2006TheIO,
  title={The Impact of Positive Behavior Intervention Training for Teachers on Referral Rates for Misbehavior, Special Education Evaluation and Student Reading Achievement in the Elementary Grades.},
  author={Susan Rovet Polirstok and Jay Gottlieb},
  journal={The International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy},
  year={2006},
  volume={2},
  pages={354-361}
}
  • S. Polirstok, J. Gottlieb
  • Published 22 September 2006
  • Education
  • The International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy
A professional development program which trained whole school staffs in the use of positive behavioral interventions for the purpose of reducing referral rates of students for misbehavior and special education evaluation. The program focused on training teachers and paraprofessionals in behavior management strategies to increase “high approval teaching,” to develop structured and organized classroom environments, to engage in contingent teaching, and to improve the overall school climate. The… 
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