Paraprofessional's Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention

<p><em>The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention</em> is a comprehensive guide to appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom, based on the Least Restrictive Behavioral Intervention (LRBI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS). This highly practical book provides:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>an increased understanding of the processes underlying student behavior in the classroom, including motivation</li> <p> </p> <li>a wide range of strategies for establishing and promoting positive behavior, as well as counteracting and reducing negative behaviors</li> <p> </p> <li>skills related to nationally recognized standards for paraprofessional competence </li> <p> </p> <li>an understanding of widely accepted principles and practices such as Response to Intervention (RTI).</li> </ul><p>Set in the context of the legal requirements for paraprofessionals to work "under the direction of a professional" (ESEA) and be "appropriately supervised" (IDEA), <i>The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention </i>illuminates research-based, practical strategies shown to be effective in a wide range of educational settings and which can be implemented immediately and with confidence.</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p><p>Introduction</p><p>Chapter One: Basic Principles of Behavior</p><p>Chapter Two: Factors Which Impact Behavior: Good and Bad</p><p>Chapter Three: Plan A: Setting Students Up for Success</p><p>Chapter Four: Rewards</p><p>Chapter Five: Plan B: Sanctions</p><p>Chapter Six: Behavior and Special Needs</p><p>Chapter Seven: Recent Developments in the Educational System</p><p>Chapter Eight: Tying Things Up</p><p>Glossary</p><p>Useful Websites and Organizations</p><p>Index</p>