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Applying Positive Behavior Support and Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools

Author (s) Sugai, G., Horner, R.H. & Others
 
Year of Publication 2000
 
Publication Type article
 
Name of Periodical Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
 
Volume 2
 
Issue 3
 
Page Numbers 131-143
 
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Publisher & Address

OSEP
Center for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

 
Available From Publisher Website
 
URL http://www.pbis.org
 
Suggested Audience
  • Educators
  • Administrators
  • Policymakers
 
Descriptors
  • Behavior disorders
  • Delivery systems
  • Instruction
  • Discipline
  • Student behavior


Content Abstract

Positive behavior support (PBS) and functional behavioral assessment (FBA) are two significant concepts of the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These two concepts are not new, but they are important for improving the quality of efforts to educate children and youth with disabilities. The purposes of this article are to describe (a) the context in which PBS and FBA are needed and (b) definitions and features of PBS and FBA. An important message is that positive behavioral interventions and supports involve the whole school, and successful implementation emphasizes the identification, adoption, and sustained use of effective policies, systems, data-based decision making, and practices. Systems level challenges are also discussed. (abstract from article)

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