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Effective Behavioral Support: A Proactive Alternative to School Discipline

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Chris Timothy J. Lewis
Chris Timothy J. Lewis*
Affiliation:
University of Missouri –Columbia, USA
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Address for: Tim Lewis, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, 303 Townsend Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211 USA. Email: LewisTJ@missouri.ed
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Abstract

Schools today are faced with an increase in problem behavior. Behavioral challenges often take extreme forms such as violence and aggression toward teachers and students. Even minor behaviors such as non-compliance are becoming chronic to the point of limiting educator’s ability to effectively teach. For a myriad of reasons, traditional “discipline” procedures are not effective in re-directing students toward more appropriate behavior. This article outlines and describes features of an alternative model that encourages educators to move from a reactive, consequent based system of behavior management to a pro-active instructionally focused system. Examples from on-going research with schools who are currently implementing systems of Effective Behavioral Support (EBS) are also provided.

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Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 24 , Issue 2-3 , 2000 , pp. 60 - 73
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Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 2000

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