Paul Caldarella, Ross Larsen, L. Williams, Howard P. Wills
{"title":"Effects of Middle School Teachers’ Praise-to-Reprimand Ratios on Students’ Classroom Behavior","authors":"Paul Caldarella, Ross Larsen, L. Williams, Howard P. Wills","doi":"10.1177/10983007211035185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211035185","url":null,"abstract":"Middle school teachers frequently struggle with positively managing student behavior. However, praise-to-reprimand ratios (PRRs) have received little research attention. PRRs studied in elementary school have been positively associated with improvements in on-task and prosocial behavior, but limited research has been conducted on optimal PRRs in middle schools. We conducted this study in the context of a randomized control trial of Class-wide Function-related Intervention Teams Middle School (CW-FIT MS) to isolate the effects of one of the main components of the intervention, PRR. After controlling for the intervention, we examined the effects of PRRs in 28 U.S. middle school classrooms on (a) class-wide on-task behavior, (b) on-task behavior of students at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), and (c) disruptive behavior of students at risk for EBD. Multivariate regressions revealed a statistically significant linear relationship between middle school PRRs and the variables of interest: As PRRs increased, on-task behavior of the entire class improved, on-task behavior and grades of students at risk for EBD increased, and disruptive behavior of students at risk for EBD decreased. We discuss the implications of our findings and suggest areas for future research.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"25 1","pages":"28 - 40"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211035185","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47013470","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}
D. J. Royer, K. Lane, W. Oakes, Abbie B. Jenkins, E. Cantwell, E. A. Common, K. Lane
{"title":"Examining the Schoolwide Expectations Survey for Specific Settings: Descriptive Properties","authors":"D. J. Royer, K. Lane, W. Oakes, Abbie B. Jenkins, E. Cantwell, E. A. Common, K. Lane","doi":"10.1177/10983007211026684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211026684","url":null,"abstract":"In tiered systems, all school faculty and staff ideally recognize student academic, behavioral, and social achievement as a shared responsibility. In an ideal system, faculty and staff collaborate in a data-informed process to define common student expectations to facilitate success. Adults provide clarity for all students by defining expectations for instructional and non-instructional settings, allowing equitable access to all areas of the school experience. In this replication study, we explored educator priorities of behavioral expectations in classroom and non-instructional settings for students as measured by the Schoolwide Expectations Survey for Specific Settings (SESSS). We analyzed faculty and staff data from 10 U.S. schools whose leadership teams participated in a yearlong professional learning series to design their Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered (Ci3T) model of prevention. Results indicated educators across school levels (elementary, middle, high) had similar views on what expectations should be prioritized for student success, with statistically significant differences found for the hallway setting. Implications and future directions for research in this area are discussed.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"289 - 300"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211026684","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43715661","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}
B. Lloyd, E. Carter, Brooke C. Shuster, Tara L. Axelroth, A. Davis, M. C. Hine, Marilynn Porritt, Rebecca L. Haynes, Sunya A. Fareed, J. Slaughter
{"title":"Perspectives on the Initial Adoption of Multitiered Systems of Support for Behavior","authors":"B. Lloyd, E. Carter, Brooke C. Shuster, Tara L. Axelroth, A. Davis, M. C. Hine, Marilynn Porritt, Rebecca L. Haynes, Sunya A. Fareed, J. Slaughter","doi":"10.1177/10983007211024378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211024378","url":null,"abstract":"Although the number of U.S. schools implementing multitiered systems of support for behavior (MTSS-B) continues to grow, most schools have still not adopted these evidence-based frameworks. We examined the views of educators (N = 561) at the outset of adopting MTSS-B in their schools or districts. Our survey addressed the (a) reasons schools and districts decided to adopt MTSS-B, (b) challenges they anticipated with respect to implementation, and (c) expected outcomes of MTSS-B. We also compared views across three groups of stakeholders: local school team members, building administrators, and district representatives. Although most participants reported multiple motivations for adopting MTSS-B, concerns about student behavior and the need for staff support in this area were among the primary reasons. Anticipated challenges varied by group, with district representatives affirming those challenges most strongly. Responses also suggest these stakeholders have high expectations regarding the impact of MTSS-B in their school or district. We discuss implications for technical assistance providers related to supporting a more widespread adoption of MTSS-B.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"25 1","pages":"3 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211024378","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41369755","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}
Mark D. Samudre, Lauren M. LeJeune, Kate Ascetta, Hannah J. Dollinger
{"title":"A Systematic Review of General Educator Behavior Management Training","authors":"Mark D. Samudre, Lauren M. LeJeune, Kate Ascetta, Hannah J. Dollinger","doi":"10.1177/10983007211020784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211020784","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this review was to systematically analyze the literature on behavior management training for general educators (Pre–K-12). We identified 74 articles in which general educators were trained to implement a behavior management strategy. General educators were most commonly trained to implement behavior-specific praise (n = 12), Class-Wide Function-Related Intervention Teams (n = 8), or a multi-component intervention package (i.e., a student-level intervention that included a number of strategies; n = 21). The two most common training components were initial training provided in a one-on-one format (n = 30) and the inclusion of ongoing coaching (n = 29). Thirty-nine articles included measures of practitioner fidelity or discrete behaviors (e.g., behavior-specific praise) within the context of an experimental design. We evaluated methodological rigor and evidence of effectiveness of these 39 articles using What Works Clearinghouse standards. Eleven articles included group design studies, nine (81.82%) of which met standards with or without reservations, and four designs had promising evidence of effectiveness. Twenty-eight articles included a total of 49 single-case research designs, of which 27 designs (55.10%) met standards with or without reservations, and 23 designs provided moderate to strong evidence of effectiveness. Directions for future research and implications for the field are provided.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"69 - 84"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211020784","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42671821","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":"Letter From the Incoming Co-Editors-in-Chief","authors":"Mandy Rispoli, W. Machalicek","doi":"10.1177/10983007211011350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211011350","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"23 1","pages":"135 - 136"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211011350","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46399100","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}
Pei-yu Chen, G. Scheibel, Vanessa M. Henley, Howard P. Wills
{"title":"Multi-Tiered Classroom Management Intervention in a Middle School Classroom: Initial Investigation of CW-FIT-Middle School Tier 1 and Self-Management","authors":"Pei-yu Chen, G. Scheibel, Vanessa M. Henley, Howard P. Wills","doi":"10.1177/10983007211017327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211017327","url":null,"abstract":"Middle school students with social and behavioral concerns need additional support. The current study investigated the effects of Class-Wide Function-related intervention teams adapted for middle school contexts (CW-FIT MS) and self-management (SM) in a sixth-grade reading class. CW-FIT MS was implemented, subsequently, for students with data indicating additional support was needed, and a self-management component was added to intensify the intervention (CW-FIT MS w/ SM). A single-subject multiple baseline design was implemented across four student participants, and the on-task student behavior as well as the teacher-student relationship were examined to assess the effects of the intervention. Results indicated improved on-task behavior for three of four students with the implementation of the self-management intervention, demonstrating promising maintenance effects. Preliminary data showed an overall improvement in the teacher-student relationship. Both teachers and students reported positive perceptions about the intervention, consistent with earlier findings in CW-FIT MS studies. Limitations and areas for future research are addressed.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"301 - 312"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211017327","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48667764","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":"The Effects of Aggression Subtypes on Burnout and Caregiver Instability in Direct Support Professionals","authors":"R. Nevill, E. Istvan, S. Havercamp","doi":"10.1177/10983007211013794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211013794","url":null,"abstract":"Aggression is a known contributor to burnout and caregiver instability among direct support professionals (DSPs) caring for adults with developmental disabilities. However, few studies have explored the differential effects of aggression subtypes on caregivers and what implications these may have for intervention planning. This longitudinal study examined whether different types of aggression were associated with greater burnout and instability in DSPs. Ninety DSPs reported on their experiences working with aggressive clients with developmental disabilities at baseline and at a 3-month follow-up. Participants were roughly representative of the population of DSPs in the United States. Verbal aggression and reduced length of time knowing the aggressive adult significantly predicted caregiver instability, with participants who had stopped working with the aggressive adult experiencing significantly worse verbal aggression than participants who were still working with the adult at follow-up. Hostile affect significantly predicted burnout. Verbal aggression and hostility, which are less frequently targeted for intervention as more dangerous forms of aggression, pose risks for caregivers and therefore warrant active attention through intervention. DSPs would benefit from training on how to diffuse and redirect verbal aggression and hostility, as well as use coping strategies to mitigate against the negative emotional effects of aggression.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"99 - 109"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211013794","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49392042","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}
Emily C. Goodman-Scott, George McMahon, Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Stephanie Smith-Durkin, Shruti Patel, Anna Czack, Natalie Weeks
{"title":"An Ex Post Facto Study Examining Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Across School and Community Variables From an Inclusive Innovation Perspective","authors":"Emily C. Goodman-Scott, George McMahon, Michael T. Kalkbrenner, Stephanie Smith-Durkin, Shruti Patel, Anna Czack, Natalie Weeks","doi":"10.1177/10983007211013784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211013784","url":null,"abstract":"Schools implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with fidelity demonstrate a wealth of student and school benefits. At the same time, there exists limited research from an inclusive innovation perspective: examining whether schools and communities have equitable access to PBIS based on sociodemographic school and community variables. This article presents the results of an ex post facto research design examining PBIS implementation and access across sociodemographic school and community variables from an inclusive innovation lens, examining data from schools (N = 489) in the state of Georgia. The significant interaction effects revealed that between both PBIS and non-PBIS schools, those located in suburban areas had significantly higher median household incomes compared with rural and urban schools. Additional findings included the following: PBIS rural schools had higher household incomes and lower percentages of free/reduced-price lunch than non-PBIS schools in rural communities, and PBIS schools included significantly higher proportions of students who identified as White compared with non-PBIS schools.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"255 - 265"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211013784","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48439695","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}
Eoin Bastable, Sarah Fairbanks Falcon, Sara C. McDaniel, K. McIntosh, M. Santiago-Rosario
{"title":"Understanding Educators’ Implementation of an Equity-Focused PBIS Intervention: A Qualitative Study of Critical Incidents","authors":"Eoin Bastable, Sarah Fairbanks Falcon, Sara C. McDaniel, K. McIntosh, M. Santiago-Rosario","doi":"10.1177/10983007211008847","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211008847","url":null,"abstract":"With the emergence of interventions shown to reduce school discipline disparities, it is important to explore what variables influence educators to implement these approaches. In-depth interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of 21 educators asked to describe their experiences implementing an equity-focused Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) intervention. A qualitative method called the Enhanced Critical Incident Technique was used to generate 22 representative categories from 241 observable incidents reported. Findings included 14 helping categories, four hindering categories, and four categories describing what could have made implementing the intervention easier. Implications for enhancing educators’ use of equity-focused disciplinary approaches are discussed along with current research, theory, and consultation models.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"23 1","pages":"220 - 231"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211008847","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43763336","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}
Nicolette M. Grasley-Boy, Nicholas A. Gage, Michael Lombardo, Lucas Anderson
{"title":"The Additive Effects of Implementing Advanced Tiers of SWPBIS With Fidelity on Disciplinary Exclusions","authors":"Nicolette M. Grasley-Boy, Nicholas A. Gage, Michael Lombardo, Lucas Anderson","doi":"10.1177/10983007211011767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211011767","url":null,"abstract":"Schools continue to rely on disciplinary exclusions as a consequence for behavioral rule violations, despite evidence that removing students from instruction for discipline purposes is associated with poor behavioral, academic, and social outcomes. School-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS) is one multitiered support framework used to prevent behavior problems while developing effective and efficient systems for intervening with students who require more support. Prior research suggests implementing Tier 1 of SWPBIS with fidelity is associated with reductions in disciplinary exclusions. In this study, we evaluated the additive effects of implementing Tier 1 and advanced tiers (i.e., Tiers 2 and 3) with fidelity compared with Tier 1 alone for 558 schools in California. Results indicate schools implementing all three tiers with fidelity had significantly lower rates of students receiving one out-of-school suspension, out-of-school suspension incidents, and referrals to law enforcement. We also discuss implications and recommendations for future research.","PeriodicalId":47652,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions","volume":"24 1","pages":"183 - 195"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/10983007211011767","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46266033","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}