Citation

Gable RA, Butler CJ, Walker-bolton I, Tonelson SW, Quinn MM, Fox JJ. Prev. Sch. Fail. 2003; 47(2): 74-78.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10459880309604433

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The 1997 IDEA stipulates that states address the needs of school personnel as they relate to positive intervention strategies to deal with student behavior that impedes learning. In response to that mandate, the Virginia Department of Education drew upon accumulated literature and input of experts to develop, implement, and evaluate an inservice program on functional behavioral assessment/positive behavioral interventions/supports. Discussion is on the step-by-step training process whereby schools are able to establish pupil-specific, classroom-level, and schoolwide efforts to facilitate positive academic and nonacademic outcomes for all students. We present preliminary data that supports the effectiveness of both the content and delivery of this innovative program.