Citation

Gottfredson DC, Gottfredson GD, Hybl LG. Am. Educ. Res. J. 1993; 30(1): 179-215.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, American Educational Research Association, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.3102/00028312030001179

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A 3-year study in eight middle schools tested a program to improve adolescent conduct. The program sought to increase clarity of school rules and consistency of rule enforcement, improve classroom organization and management, increase the frequency of communication with the home regarding student behavior, and increase reinforcement of appropriate behavior. An organization development approach provided a context to achieve strong implementation by increasing communication, collaboration, and planning at the school level. The strength and fidelity of implementation differed across schools. In schools in which the program was well-implemented student conduct improved significantly.