V. Walker, Megan E. Carpenter, A. Clausen, Katherine Ealer, K. Lyon
{"title":"Special Educators as Coaches to Support Paraprofessional Implementation of Functional Communication Training","authors":"V. Walker, Megan E. Carpenter, A. Clausen, Katherine Ealer, K. Lyon","doi":"10.1177/1098300720957995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720957995","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of special educators’ delivery of training that included an initial training session and follow-up coaching on paraprofessional implementation of an evidence-based practice for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Three special educators each trained a paraprofessional in their classroom to implement functional communication training (FCT) to address the challenging behavior of a student with ASD. The training procedures incorporated the following aspects of behavioral skills training: instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. Training from special educators resulted in high levels of paraprofessional FCT implementation that maintained over time for two paraprofessionals. Special educators and paraprofessionals found the training to be practical and effective. We present implications for practice and future research directions for paraprofessional training models focused on challenging behavior interventions.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720957995","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41852703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Elizabeth Knochel, Kwang-Sun Cho Blair, Donald Kincaid, Anna Randazzo
{"title":"Promoting Equity in Teachers’ Use of Behavior-Specific Praise With Self-Monitoring and Performance Feedback","authors":"Ashley Elizabeth Knochel, Kwang-Sun Cho Blair, Donald Kincaid, Anna Randazzo","doi":"10.1177/1098300720951939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720951939","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examined the impact of teacher training interventions on establishing equity in teacher implementation of a common positive behavior classroom support strategy, behavior-specific praise (BSP), in four elementary classrooms. Teacher self-monitoring and written performance feedback were used to support teachers in improving classroom practices by establishing proportionate praise and discipline practices across racially diverse students. A multiple-baseline across participants design was used to evaluate the impact of self-monitoring and written performance feedback with and without equity-focused procedures on teacher delivery of BSP and reprimands and their perception of student classroom behavior. Results indicated that the typical self-monitoring and written performance feedback were effective in increasing the participating teachers’ overall rates of delivering BSP and reducing reprimands; however, substantial disparities in praise delivery were observed among student racial groups across teachers. Additional feedback regarding equity was necessary for reducing disparities in teacher behavior. The results also indicated that teacher perception of student classroom behavior improved, as a result of the teacher training intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138543565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ambra L. Green, Heather L. Hatton, Sondra M. Stegenga, Bert Eliason, Rhonda N. T. Nese
{"title":"Examining Commitment to Prevention, Equity, and Meaningful Engagement: A Review of School District Discipline Policies","authors":"Ambra L. Green, Heather L. Hatton, Sondra M. Stegenga, Bert Eliason, Rhonda N. T. Nese","doi":"10.1177/1098300720951940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720951940","url":null,"abstract":"Although there is increasing awareness of policy decisions contributing to disproportionality in exclusionary practices, few studies have empirically examined common elements of discipline policies across the nation. We utilized a methodological review and the Checklist for Analyzing Discipline Policies and Procedures for Equity (CADPPE) to examine the extent to which current policies reflect recommendations from research regarding best practices for encouraging appropriate behaviors and preventing undesired behaviors, as well as correlations between those policies and exclusionary disciplinary outcomes for all students of color and students of color with disabilities. Data came from 147 district discipline policies and disciplinary outcomes (i.e., suspension and expulsion) from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The analyses indicated the majority of policies do not include most of the research-based recommendations for preventing the overuse of exclusionary practices. Furthermore, there was no correlation found between CADPPE ratings and the risk ratios for exclusionary discipline for students of color and students of color with disabilities. Implications for policy development and implementation and limitations are provided.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720951940","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49362675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Lane, W. Oakes, D. J. Royer, Holly M. Menzies, Nelson C. Brunsting, M. Buckman, E. A. Common, N. A. Lane, C. Schatschneider, K. Lane
{"title":"Secondary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy During Initial Implementation of Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered Models","authors":"K. Lane, W. Oakes, D. J. Royer, Holly M. Menzies, Nelson C. Brunsting, M. Buckman, E. A. Common, N. A. Lane, C. Schatschneider, K. Lane","doi":"10.1177/1098300720946628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720946628","url":null,"abstract":"We examined educators’ sense of efficacy and burnout within comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered (Ci3T) models of prevention implemented in four middle and two high schools. At the time of this study, schools had completed 2 years of implementing Ci3T models as part of a larger district initiative. We examined how educators were faring with a specific interest in their well-being. We explored four sets of educator-reported variables: Ci3T treatment integrity, Ci3T social validity, sense of efficacy, and feelings related to burnout. Results indicated educators experienced emotional exhaustion nearly identical to a national sample; however, depersonalization and personal accomplishment scores revealed positive and moderate-to-large-magnitude differences compared with a national sample. Moreover, educators reported higher levels of efficacy related to instructional strategies and classroom management than a national sample. Higher self-reported levels of Ci3T treatment integrity were associated with increased levels of efficacy related to the efficacy subscales of Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, and Classroom Management. We conclude with a discussion of limitations and directions for future inquiry.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720946628","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48909336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationships Between Systematically Observed Movement Integration and Classroom Management in Elementary Schools","authors":"Jongho Moon, C. Webster, Jekesha Herring, C. Egan","doi":"10.1177/1098300720947034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720947034","url":null,"abstract":"Movement integration (MI), which involves incorporating physical activity into regular classroom time, is a research-supported strategy to reduce off-task behavior and support academic performance. However, teachers’ rate of adopting MI has been slow. Teachers are more likely to adopt MI if they perceive it as compatible with their current teaching practices. Accordingly, this study examined relationships between systematically observed MI and other evidence-based classroom management practices in elementary schools. Participants were classroom teachers (n = 12) and their students (n = 229). Classroom observations were conducted using the System for Observing Student Movement in Academic Routines and Transitions (SOSMART) and the Brief Classroom Interaction Observation–Revised (BCIO-R). Correlational analyses showed that MI was positively associated with effective instructional management and proactive management strategies, and negatively associated with reactive management strategies and disruptive student behavior. This study demonstrated that MI and other established classroom management practices are co-occurring.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720947034","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48232718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Bruhn, Allison F. Gilmour, A. Rila, Alyssa M. Van Camp, Amanda W. Sheaffer, E. Hancock, Josephine Fernando, J. Wehby
{"title":"Treatment Components and Participant Characteristics Associated With Outcomes in Self-Monitoring Interventions","authors":"A. Bruhn, Allison F. Gilmour, A. Rila, Alyssa M. Van Camp, Amanda W. Sheaffer, E. Hancock, Josephine Fernando, J. Wehby","doi":"10.1177/1098300720946651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720946651","url":null,"abstract":"Self-monitoring is one of the most widely used and widely researched strategies for improving student behavior. However, specific research-based guidance about how to design effective self-monitoring interventions and to whom they should be delivered does not yet exist. To this end, we examined how various treatment components and participant characteristics moderated response to self-monitoring interventions. We included 66 single-case studies on academic engagement and 21 single-case studies on disruptive behavior. These studies included 290 participants with challenging behavior, 183 of whom had a disability. After extracting raw data from original studies, we analyzed data using multilevel modeling for each dependent variable (i.e., academic engagement, disruptive behavior). Across both dependent variables, student age and educational setting impacted treatment effects, as did the inclusion of goal-setting, feedback, and reinforcement. Based on our findings, we describe implications related to designing self-monitoring interventions. We also discuss limitations and future directions.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720946651","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45467303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cade T. Charlton, Sara E. Moulton, Christian V. Sabey, R. West
{"title":"A Systematic Review of the Effects of Schoolwide Intervention Programs on Student and Teacher Perceptions of School Climate","authors":"Cade T. Charlton, Sara E. Moulton, Christian V. Sabey, R. West","doi":"10.1177/1098300720940168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720940168","url":null,"abstract":"A safe, supportive school climate is critical for school effectiveness. Unfortunately, the research linking a positive school climate to critical student outcomes includes few systematic reviews of the school climate literature and no reviews focused on the effects of interventions to improve school climate. This review examined the methodological quality and findings from 18 experimental studies evaluating the effects of schoolwide interventions on teacher and student perceptions of school climate. Each study was rated in terms of quality of the methods and magnitude of effects on school climate. Results indicated that only three of the 25 articles were considered methodologically sound. Effect sizes estimating the differences in teacher perceptions of school climate ranged from −0.29 to 1.69, while those concerning differences in student perceptions ranged from 0.03 to 1.93. Studies examining the effects of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) and social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions were the most methodologically sound and associated with the highest effect sizes.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720940168","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48940818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daina M. Tagavi, L. Koegel, R. Koegel, Ty W. Vernon
{"title":"Improving Conversational Fluidity in Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Video-Feedback Intervention","authors":"Daina M. Tagavi, L. Koegel, R. Koegel, Ty W. Vernon","doi":"10.1177/1098300720939969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720939969","url":null,"abstract":"Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience challenges maintaining fluid, reciprocal conversations, resulting in prolonged, awkward pauses. Such pauses disrupt the pacing of an interaction and create (a) less favorable social impressions and (b) perceptions of limited social competence. To help these individuals succeed socially, there is a need for intervention techniques specifically targeting this area. Using a multiple baseline experimental design, this study evaluated the efficacy of a video-feedback intervention to improve conversational fluidity in young adults with ASD. Specifically, number of long pauses and questions asked during a conversation were measured. In addition, social desirability was examined as well as participant-reported confidence in their skills and satisfaction with the intervention. Following intervention, all participants improved in their ability to maintain a fluid conversation. Furthermore, supplemental assessments indicated that each participant improved in their confidence in communication skills and was rated as more socially desirable by their same-aged peers.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720939969","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46958070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monique J. M. Nelen, A. Blonk, R. Scholte, E. Denessen
{"title":"School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports: Fidelity of Tier 1 Implementation in 117 Dutch Schools","authors":"Monique J. M. Nelen, A. Blonk, R. Scholte, E. Denessen","doi":"10.1177/1098300719879621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300719879621","url":null,"abstract":"School-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS) is a school-wide approach to create a safe and positive school climate. SWPBIS is a framework in which core features and procedures need to be adjusted to its specific school context, referred to as contextual fit. Implementing with fidelity is related to positive outcomes such as a decrease of behavioral problems. Therefore, when adapting SWPBIS to the context, fidelity of implementation needs to be assured. At the introduction of SWPBIS in the Netherlands in 2009, several procedures were adapted to the Dutch educational context, and different modalities of supporting schools in implementing SWPBIS emerged. In this study, the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) and School-Wide Evaluation Tool (SET) were used to assess fidelity of Tier 1 implementation in 117 Dutch schools. The average period of SWPBIS implementation was 2 years 5 months. Results showed that all core features and procedures were present. Mean total scores were 60% for the TFI and 70% for the SET. Most participating schools appeared to have leadership teams, expectations were taught, and acknowledgment provided. Teams had been trained, and discipline data collected. Compared with other features, annual evaluation, data-based decision making, and stakeholder involvement were less well implemented.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300719879621","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42247903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Call for Nominations: Editor(s), Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/1098300720918452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300720918452","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1098300720918452","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47521878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}