Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions articles from September 2002

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions archives from September 2002

Editorial.
September 22, 2002... We are pleased to present this issue of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (JPBI). Once again, the issue contains an excellent mix of articles. We begin with a special section on urban issues. The guest editorial by Cheryl Utley...

Positive behavior support and urban school improvement: a special section of the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. (Guest Editorial).
September 22, 2002... The idea for a special section of JPBI that focused on urban education arose from two days of discussions in Washington, DC, at a Behavior Summit convened and hosted by the National Institute of Urban School Improvement during September,...

Positive behavior support: a proactive strategy for minimizing behavior problems in urban multicultural youth.
September 22, 2002... Abstract: The social-emotional needs of children in urban school communities place these students at risk for educational failure. For these children, successful teaching and learning models appear particularly complex because they must...

Young children with challenging behavior: issues and considerations for behavior support.
September 22, 2002... Abstract: The critical importance of intervening early to promote the social and emotional development of young children is a recurring theme in several reports commissioned by national organizations and leaders (i.e., Child Mental Health...

The College Board and Disabilities Rights Advocates announce agreement to drop flagging from standardized tests. (Notice).(Brief Article)
September 22, 2002... The College Board and Disabilities Rights Advocates (DRA) announced that as of October 1, 2003, the College Board would discontinue the practice of identifying score reports on standardized tests taken by students who require extended...

Operation positive change: PBS in an urban context.(positive behavior support )
September 22, 2002... Abstract: Children who have problem behavior need not only the support of school personnel but also the support of their parents to be successful in both educational and community/home settings. However, too often research-based best...

Individualizing functional analysis to assess multiple and changing functions of severe behavior problems in children with autism.
September 22, 2002... Abstract: Relatively few published studies have used functional analysis to assess severe behavior problems in children with autism, and virtually none have assessed behaviors maintained by multiple and changing functions. This study extended...

Choice Magazine Listening. (Notice).
September 22, 2002... Choice Magazine Listening--a flee, nationwide service that provides current, outstanding magazine writing on tape--celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. CML is offered at no cost to any U.S. resident who is unable to read standard print...

Positive behavior support for a young child who has experienced neglect and abuse: testimonials of a family member and professionals.
September 22, 2002... Abstract: The parent of an adopted young child who had previously experienced neglect and abuse with concomitant severe challenging behavior, and the interventionists involved in supporting the child and family, were interviewed regarding...

In memoriam.(social worker Joe Schiappacasse)(Obituary)
September 22, 2002... The following remembrance was prepared with substantial input from individuals who lived and worked with Joe Schiappacasse. We are especially grateful to Ruth Ryan for providing details of Joe's life and rich personal reflections that only a...

Conference calendar.
September 22, 2002... October 2002 * October 10-11, 2002 Visual Strategies Workshop--Autism Training for Improving Communication and Behavior. Marlborough, MA. Contact: 248/879-2598; Web site: www.UseVisualStrategies.com/vswkshp/vswkshp.htm * October...