<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Minimize problem behavior and maximize student success! </em></strong></p> <p>Acting-out behavior by students manifests in ways that make classroom management and teaching very challenging. <br/> <br/> Building on a model using seven phases of acting-out behavior presented in the first edition, the newly updated edition draws on new research in applied behavior analysis, sound instructional principles, and functional behavior assessment to deliver a clear roadmap for educators to design interventions in a clear, systematic, and achievable matter. Features include: </p> <ul> <li>Managing each phase of the acting-out cycle--from structuring the classroom, to handling escalated behavior, to recovery </li> <li>Case studies that distill concrete action steps from the book's concepts </li> <li>Checklists, tools, resources, and templates for applying the book's principles to any classroom </li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>Minimize problem behavior and maximize student success! </em></strong></p> <p>Acting-out behavior by students manifests in ways that make classroom management and teaching very challenging. <br/> <br/> Building on a model using seven phases of acting-out behavior presented in the first edition, the newly updated edition draws on new research in applied behavior analysis, sound instructional principles, and functional behavior assessment to deliver a clear roadmap for educators to design interventions in a clear, systematic, and achievable matter. Features include: </p> <ul> <li>Managing each phase of the acting-out cycle--from structuring the classroom, to handling escalated behavior, to recovery </li> <li>Case studies that distill concrete action steps from the book's concepts </li> <li>Checklists, tools, resources, and templates for applying the book's principles to any classroom </li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>This book is a ′must have′ resource for any teacher looking for a straightforward approach to teaching students how to manage their own behavior. Colvin and Scott have developed a guide that provides teachers with the clear steps and tools to dramatically impact student behavior in any classroom. </em>--Sharon Carter, School improvement Specialist, New York<br><br><em>This book is a must-have resource for any classroom teacher in today's school setting. The authors have translated decades of behavioral research into teacher relevant language and provided real-world examples of how the behavioral support concepts and strategies work. It includes helpful curriculum ideas, tables, classroom tools, and visuals for students. This book will be my new go-to resource on helping students with challenging behaviors.</em>--Amy M. Owsley, First Grade Teacher<br>