Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools: Functional Behavioral Assessment

by Deanne A. Crone, Robert H. Horner

This indispensable volume presents an up-to-date conceptual model and practical tools for meeting the challenges of severe problem behavior in elementary and middle-school settings. The focus is on developing and implementing team-based support plans for the 1-5% of students who require intensive, individualized behavioral assessment and intervention. Outlined are field-tested procedures that enable the practitioner to evaluate student needs using functional behavioral assessment; transform assessment results into practical, function-based interventions; develop school-wide systems that support the assessment and intervention process; establish clear roles for leaders and members of behavior support teams; and work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and parents. A much-needed resource and text, the book features illustrative case examples, figures, and charts. Also included are reproducible assessment instruments, parent and teacher forms, sample meeting agendas, and other useful materials.

A less intensive, prevention-oriented intervention for students with moderate problem behavior is presented in the complementary volume, Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools.

Genres: Nonfiction

171 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Briana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book does a nice job outlining the steps to building a positive behavior support system for struggling students. Great easy steps for writing an FBA.