PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - Softcover

Christine Ditrano

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193560998X ISBN 13: 9781935609988

Publisher: National Professional Resources Inc. / Dude Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

This quick-reference laminated guide by Christine Ditrano provides both school wide, as well as classroom strategies for preventing disruptive behavior and enhancing a school s organizational climate using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, or PBIS. The multi-tiered PBIS problem-solving model is proactive and flexible, and provides a unifying framework for all school improvement efforts. The guide outlines topics such as: PBIS structure; PBIS team composition; PBIS team tasks; PBIS and RTI; Using a behavioral matrix; Lesson planning; Using data to make decisions; Function-based interventions; Developing a school-wide information system (SWIS). It includes specific strategies for preventing and responding to problem behaviors at tiers 1, 2 and 3, and managing minor problem behaviors in classroom and non-classroom settings.

About this title

About the Author

Christine Ditrano, PsyD, is a school psychologist who has worked at Rockland County BOCES since 1998. She was recently honored with the Award of Excellence in Pupil Personnel Services for her clinical work with students. She has been instrumental in the successful launch and growth of several BOCES programs, including the BOCES Family Resource Center. Ditrano is the author of the laminated guides FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessments) and BIP (Behavioral Intervention Plans); and PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, for NPR, Inc./Dude Publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Professional Resources Inc. / Dude Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 193560998X
• ISBN 13: 9781935609988
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 6