A Case Study on the Facilitation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in a Public Elem... more A Case Study on the Facilitation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in a Public Elementary School John Todd Shumway Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation, BYU Doctor of Philosophy Disruptive behaviors in elementary schools are a serious concern for teachers. With mounting pressure from school district administrations, state and federal government agencies, and the communities in which these schools reside, teachers often struggle to determine the best path to achieve consistent student engagement. When inappropriate behaviors are not managed effectively, academics suffer. Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) have been shown to be effective in reducing such behaviors. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) have also become very common in schools as teachers are organized into teams to collaborate and plan learning opportunities and methods for the instruction and assessment of students. The present study examined the effects of PBIS implementat...
A Case Study on the Facilitation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in a Public Elem... more A Case Study on the Facilitation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in a Public Elementary School John Todd Shumway Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation, BYU Doctor of Philosophy Disruptive behaviors in elementary schools are a serious concern for teachers. With mounting pressure from school district administrations, state and federal government agencies, and the communities in which these schools reside, teachers often struggle to determine the best path to achieve consistent student engagement. When inappropriate behaviors are not managed effectively, academics suffer. Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) have been shown to be effective in reducing such behaviors. Professional Learning Communities (PLC) have also become very common in schools as teachers are organized into teams to collaborate and plan learning opportunities and methods for the instruction and assessment of students. The present study examined the effects of PBIS implementat...
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