Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports in Schools

"Meeting a critical need, this accessible guide addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of developing and implementing effective Tier 2 social, emotional, and behavioral supports. The book provides explicit steps for identifying K-12 students who could benefit from Tier 2, matching evidence-based interventions to student needs, and making individualized, data-based decisions regarding adapting, fading, or intensifying supports. Chapters review exemplary interventions in the areas of conduct, self-regulation, social issues, emotional issues, and co-occurring academic and social-emotional-behavioral needs. The place of Tier 2 in schoolwide positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) is explained, and keys to implementation fidelity are highlighted. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 24 reproducible forms and checklists that can also be downloaded and printed. Subject Areas/Key Words: school psychologists, positive behavior, PBIS, training, trainers, coaching, technical support providers, self-regulation, conduct, problems, issues, identification, students, implementing, social-emotional learning, targeted, small groups, two Audience: K-12 school psychologists, behavior specialists, and administrators; PBIS trainers, coaches, and team leaders; instructional coaches; school counselors; and classroom teachers and special educators"--