Behavior Management Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports 3rd Edition by John J. Wheeler ebook

Behavior Management Principles and Practices of Positive Behavior Supports 3rd Edition by John J. Wheeler ISBN-13: 9780132851695 ISBN-10: 0132851695Welcome to the third edition of Behavior Management: Principles and Practicesof Positive Behavior Supports. We are delighted that you have selected thistext, as it represents a new and revised edition designed to assist in thepreparation of undergraduate and graduate students in positive behaviorsupports (PBS). The content of this text is intended to provide an overviewof both the principles that undergird PBS as a philosophy of practice andthe practical applications of PBS as a proactive approach in promoting optimalbehavior across schoolwide, classroom, and individual levels.We have witnessed a great deal of progress in the development of PBSsince its inception in 1997. The reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 clearlymandated the use of PBS as an evidence-based practice aimed at addressingchallenging behavior in students with disabilities. This progress canbe measured in the growing number of professionals and schools usingPBS across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. In fact, Depnam, Pas,and Bradshaw (2012) assert that more than 14,000 schools nationallyhave been trained in schoolwide positive behavior supports (SWPBS). Acentral focus of this text is the importance of learning environments, beit in the design of an individual classroom or in the use of systematic instruction,all directed at promoting meaningful behavioral and learningoutcomes for the students we serve. PBS offers a viable technology forimproving the quality of educational experience for all persons withinthe school community. We hope that this text will help meet your professionaldevelopment needs in the area of PBS.