Comprehensive School Wide Discipline: Providing Positive Behaviour Support to All Students

Authors

  • Michael S. Rosenberg
  • Anita Prunty

Keywords:

Positive Behaviour Support, Behaviour Management Systems, Whole School Approach, Behaviour Plans

Abstract

Comprehensive school-wide behaviour management systems have had considerable success reducing the challenging behaviours of students with and without disabilities. In this paper the authors provide an overview of these systems, highlighting the essential content and processes typically found in successful management plans.

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2021-01-24

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Rosenberg, M. S., & Prunty, A. (2021). Comprehensive School Wide Discipline: Providing Positive Behaviour Support to All Students. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 22(1), 35–47. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/114

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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2008)

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