Intensive Kids - Intensive InterventionsThis book focuses on what schools can do to educate and support children with serious emotional and behavioral problems. Written for the busy school administrator, school psychologist, special educator and other school leaders, it serves as a research-based, yet practical guide that pulls together key principles, information and resources helpful in the process of developing and implementing school-based programs. The reader will gain an understanding of the essential elements that contribute to quality intensive programming as well as information related to positive behavior management supports and program evaluation. |
Contents
| vii | |
Essential Elements of Effective Programs | 29 |
Understanding and Assessing Student Behavior | 53 |
Group Behavior Management | 95 |
Responding to Behavioral Crises | 117 |
Program Evaluation | 135 |
Appendix A | 153 |
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