Teacher's Pocket Guide for Positive Behavior Support (PDF)

What should teachers do when universal Tier 1 behavior supports dont sufficiently meet the needs of all children? Next steps can be tricky to navigate when students appear at risk for developing recurring problem behaviorand thats why every teacher needs this concise, strategypacked guidebook on targeted behavior intervention and support. Authors Tim Knoster and Robin Drogan are indemand experts with a combined 50 years of experience training teachers in positive behavior support in the classroom. Together, they bring you a friendly, encouraging guide to Tier 2 positive behavior support, ready to use in schools with or without an existing PBIS system. Brimming with downtoearth advice, proven strategies, and relatable anecdotes, this book will get you ready to further prevent behavior challenges and create a safe, positive learning environment for each student in your class.DISCOVER HOW TO:Determine which students will benefit from targeted behavior supportsChoose formal and informal targeted supports that meet each students needsMake the most of targeted supports already available if your school uses PBIS Organize and develop Tier 2 supports on your own if your school doesnt currently implement PBISStrengthen your interventions through effective data collection and analysisFade out or step up the intensity of interventions and supports when necessaryRecognize when students need more intensive, individualized Tier 3 supportsPRACTICAL MATERIALS: Case stories in each chapter that illustrate different behavior supports in action, sample Behavior Contracts and Good Behavior Charts, an ataglance guide to socialemotional screeners, quickreference charts on the features and uses of specific supports, and more