The Paraprofessional's Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention

<EM>The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention</EM> is a comprehensive guide to appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom, based on the Least Restrictive Behavioral Intervention (LRBI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS). This highly practical book provides: <P></P><UL><P><LI>an increased understanding of the processes underlying student behavior in the classroom, including motivation</LI><P></P><P><LI>a wide range of strategies for establishing and promoting positive behavior, as well as counteracting and reducing negative behaviors</LI><P></P><P><LI>skills related to nationally recognized standards for paraprofessional competence </LI><P></P><P><LI>an understanding of widely accepted principles and practices such as Response to Intervention (RTI).</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>Set in the context of the legal requirements for paraprofessionals to work "under the direction of a professional" (ESEA) and be "appropriately supervised" (IDEA), <I>The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention </I>illuminates research-based, practical strategies shown to be effective in a wide range of educational settings and which can be implemented immediately and with confidence.</P>