The purpose of this article is to synthesize the existing research on classwide social,
emotional, and behavioral programs for kindergarten students. The researchers identified 26 …

The ability of teachers to manage their classrooms is critical to achieving positive
educational outcomes for students. Many teachers receive limited pre-service training in …

In the United States, many teachers feel underprepared to manage student classroom
behavior positively. Such management is crucial for students to learn effectively, especially …

Many studies have demonstrated that when teachers are trained to increase their use of
praise, student misbehavior improves; however, few studies have examined teachers' …

Research suggests that class-wide academic engagement can be improved by research-
based classroom management. However, teachers struggle to implement classroom …

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) often receive low rates of teacher
praise and high rates of teacher reprimands, though they may respond more positively to …

Transitioning from elementary to middle school is a time of particular vulnerability for
students with behavior problems. This study examined the effects of class-wide function …

Improving social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of students with and at-risk for
emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) remains a challenge for educators, and it has …

Class-wide interventions have strong empirical support for improving behavior in general
education classes but are rarely tested in special education classes. The present study …

Challenging behavior in preschool is a serious concern for teachers. Positive behavior
interventions and supports (PBIS) have been shown to be effective in reducing such …