Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Second Edition

Brandi Simonsen, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Co-Director of the Center for Behavioral Education and Research at the University of Connecticut. She is Co-Director of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Co-Principal Investigator of the Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports Research Network, and Senior Advisor to the National Center on Intensive Intervention. Dr. Simonsen’s primary interests include Tier 1 schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in alternative settings, classwide PBIS, and more intensive supports for students with challenging behavior. Her publications include numerous journal articles and book chapters and the coauthored books Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Second Edition: A Guide to Proactive Classroom Management and Implementing Classwide PBIS: A Guide to Supporting Teachers.Diane Myers, PhD, is Senior Vice President of Special Education for Specialized Education Services, Inc. Her prior academic appointments include serving as Professor of Special Education and Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Myers’s research interests include implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports at the school, classroom, and individual student levels; teacher training and professional development; classroom management; and supporting students with challenging behavior. Her publications include numerous journal articles and book chapters and the coauthored books Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Second Edition: A Guide to Proactive Classroom Management and Implementing Classwide PBIS: A Guide to Supporting Teachers.

"What distinguishes this book from others on classroom behavior management is that it provides an array of practical, evidence-based strategies that apply multi-tiered logic and focus on prevention. The second edition reflects an expanded emphasis on culturally responsive and inclusive practice, including the need to establish positive connections with students and their families. It presents a state-of-the-art approach that is user friendly and resource rich, and that will help to inform the daily practice of both veteran and aspiring educators. This is an ideal text for classroom management coursework."--Tim Knoster, EdD, EdS, McDowell Institute, Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg; Executive Director Emeritus, Association for Positive Behavior Support“The authors are true experts in their craft and in translating science for professionals. Added content on increasing equity makes the second edition even better than the first. Full of practical examples, humor, and helpful tools, this is a great guide for every classroom teacher and those who support them.”--Kent McIntosh, PhD, Philip H. Knight Chair of Special Education, University of Oregon; Co-Director, Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports“Simonsen and Myers offer a practical roadmap for classwide PBIS. They present realistic scenarios, clear and understandable descriptions of the research base, and evidence-based approaches. This book is for educators at all levels, from current classroom teachers seeking to make positive spaces of belonging for every learner, to preservice educators seeking to center their practice in research. State, regional, and local educational entities will find this a ‘must-have’ resource as they support implementation of PBIS.”--Nikole Y. Hollins-Sims, EdD, educational strategist/consultant, Pennsylvania"This is my go-to book on classroom PBIS! I am excited to incorporate the second edition into our statewide PBIS training curriculum as well as my graduate course, Behavior Consultation and Collaborative Systems Change, which is part of our online PBS Certificate Program. Simonsen and Myers describe behavioral principles in a practical way that is easily understandable and promotes the development of an evidence-based classwide PBIS system. The framework in this book will aid in creating a positive, culturally responsive, and inclusive classroom system that promotes student engagement--thus success for all."--Heather Peshak George, PhD, Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida-

• Preface1. Foundations of Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsI. PBIS Foundations and Basic Principles2. Behavioral Principles at Work in PBIS3. Tier 1 Schoolwide PBIS4. Introduction to Classwide PBIS: Focus on Equity, Outcomes, Data, and SystemsII. Classwide PBIS Practices5. Create an Inclusive, Predictable, Safe, and Engaging Classroom6. Establish and Teach Positively Stated Norms or Expectations7. Implement a Continuum of Strategies to Increase Contextually Appropriate Behavior8. Implement a Continuum of Strategies to Decrease Contextually Inappropriate BehaviorIII. Additional Tiers of Support for Students9. Overview of Tier 2 Supports in Your School and Classroom10. Overview of Tier 3 Supports in Your School and Classroom11. Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?ReferencesIndex