Table of Contents

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