List of Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1. Foundations and Frameworks

Introduction

Foundational Principles

Theoretical Approaches to Behavior Management

A Rationale for Integrating the Theoretical Approaches

Conclusion

2. Typical and Atypical Development

Introduction

Typical Development

Atypical Development

Assessment

Conclusion

3. Group Development

Introduction

Group Formation: Characteristics and Processes

Stages of Group Development

Roles That Students Play

Roles That Teachers Play

The Pecking Order

Strategies for Building Community

Conclusion

4. Classwide Behavior Management

Introduction

Conditions

Consequences

Curriculum

Conclusion

5. The Behavior-Achievement Connections

Introduction

Learners Who Are at Risk

A Strategy Selection Framework

A Multifaceted Approach in Action

The Role of Assessment

Reading Instruction

Algebraic Thinking

Unit Planning

Elements That Facilitate Learning for Students Who Are at Risk

Conclusion

Chapter 6. Managing the "You Can't Make Me!" Moments

Introduction

Four Components of Behavior

The Anatomy of a Conflict

Stages of Aggression

Prevention and Early Intervention

Passive Aggressive Behavior

Learned Behavior Versus Manifestations of Mental Illness

Conclusion

Chapter 7. Special Case Interventions

A Note to General Education Teachers

Introduction

The Process

Jesse

Brad

Behavior Reduction Techniques

Additional Interventios and Resources

Methods for Intregrating Individual Plans With the Group Plan

The Ethics of Intervention Selection and Implementation

Conclusion

8. Resilience

Introduction

Research on Resilience

Facilitating Resilience in Schools

Ryan's Story

A Professional Response to Difficult Parents

A Rationale for Strengthening Elementary Programs for Children With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Facilitating Educators' Resilience

Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers

Conclusion

Appendix A: Forms

Appendix B: Notes to Parents

References

Index