Dr. Riffel′s materials are so practical that even new teachers can conduct a functional behavior assessment and implement a meaningful plan with ease." —Michelle Doty, Assistant Professor Lewis-Clark State College, ID "This book provides teachers with a road map to success." —Karen Barineau, Autism Specialist DeKalb County Schools, Stone Mountain, GA Help students move from the "red zone" to the success zone! How would you respond to a student who frequently has emotional meltdowns, hits other students, or uses unacceptable language? These and other extremely challenging behaviors are identified as tertiary level or "red zone" by the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model. Laura A. Riffel describes in teacher-friendly terms how to use this model to create an intervention plan to modify disruptive behavior. Research-based and easy-to-use methods for general and special educators, administrators, and counselors include: A data-driven approach to solving problems Techniques and strategies for collecting and analyzing data Methods for teaching replacement behavior Examples that show how to modify consequences Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level helps teachers develop a better understanding of their impact on students′ behavior and empowers them to make positive changes. Included are success stories, analysis forms, charts, and templates that show teachers how to "mine the data for gold," create crisis plans, and steer students toward positive behaviors.
Seal the gaps in student learning with targeted intervention This practical resource addresses the gap between school-wide disciplinary policies and interventions individually tailored to the most problematic students. Focusing on proactive strategies for small-group interventions, Laura Riffel’s research and techniques include: General strategies that can be applied at the individual level: Self-management, proximity control, peer mentoring and more Comprehensive action plans to anticipate any disciplinary issues A behavior rating sheet proven effective in improving student behavior “Funk Sway” For The Classroom: Using Feng Shui principles to create a classroom environment that enhances productivity, learning and creativity
This book is a companion book to a training presented by Behavior Doctor Seminars. This book was written as a "how to" guide for setting up your classroom to create ambiance and "funk sway." These ideas will create the atmosphere which decreases behavioral issues. The remainder of the book focuses on dealing with behaviors which occur in the classroom based on the function of the behavior."--Publisher's description.
Dr. Riffel developed a training for Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Planning after working in a statewide program and assisting schools with Tier Three behavior. She developed a system that is so easy to use, a kindergarten teacher with 25 students could still collect the necessary data to make data-based decisions for a student. This book is set up to be a two-day training where participants learn on day one the data that is being sought and how to analyze it by hand. On day two, the participants learn how to enter this data into a free easy-to-use FBA Data Tool that graphs ABC data and makes data-based decision making even easier.
This presentation is an encore production of Duct Tape in Not a Behavioral Intervention (Lulu.com, 2014), which was designed to help first year teachers and those who want to start anew. This book takes the next step and helps users know how to deal with and eradicate disruptions in the classroom." -- Page [4] of cover.
Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism is based on years of teaching students with autism and most importantly, living with an adult who happened to have autism, bi-polar condition, obsessive compulsive disorder, intellectual disabilities, and mild cerebral palsy. Jay was their most prolific teacher. He lived with the Riffel family for a decade and would still be residing with them had he not suffered a massive heart attack on January 7, 2009. Using the secrets learned from looking at a life backwards, Dr. Riffel will share what led to his incredible life and help you create that life for your own learners with autism. This book is to be used in conjunction with a seminar given by Dr. Riffel. She will actually share hands-on strategies you can take back and use the next day after attending this one day confrence. Learn how to help a learner with autism achieve a dignified life.
This book is designed to take an educator through ten days of real student data and help them learn how to interpret the data for the gold that is hidden within. This is an easy to use format and participants rave about being able to comprehend the data and make a data-based quality plan after taking this course. Many university courses use this as part of their text for students just learning about behavior analysis. This book is for the one-day course from Behavior Doctor Seminars. Dr. Riffel has a two-day course that teaches learners how to enter this data into a free FBA data tool available on www.behaviordoctor.org. There is also a six-month course book for those who want to build behavioral expertise in their school.
This book focuses on tier two strategies for classroom management. When teachers feel empowered with information, classroom management is easier. This book is filled with specific strategies based on Dr. Riffel's Triple T- Triple R chart. The three T's are 1) Trigger (what sets the behavior in motion), 2) Target (what behavior do you want to target for change), and 3) impacT (what is the student gaining or escaping by engaging in this behavior). The three R's to combat the three T's are 1) Revise the environment (set the student up for success by changing the environment, 2) Replace the behavior (Teach the student what you want to see instead of telling them what not to do, and 3) Reframe your response (change how you react to the target behavior and feed the replacement behavior. When these three formats are followed, the behavior dissipates. This book also includes specific strategies on many common classroom target behaviors. This book coincides with Dr. Riffel's Tier Two Training.
This book focuses on tier three behavior support for students who exhibit very challenging behavior and who require intensive individual instruction to modify it. The educator will be able to read the book and use the information to successfully implement a functional behavior assessment. The result will be a behavioral intervention plan which is based on data and positive and proactive strategies rather than on adult reactions to negative behavior. This easy-to-use guide will help K-12 educators understand the importance of having a plan and includes: - An overview of functional support - A problem solving model - Data collection techniques and tools - Antecedent and consequence modifications - Replacement behavior teaching - Behavioral intervention planning with highlights from real students
Seal the gaps in student learning with targeted intervention Research on positive behavior support has focused largely on tier one, school-wide disciplinary policies, and tier three interventions tailored to highly problematic students. This leaves a gap in the middle. "Yellow zone", or tier two, interventions are an extremely effective way to address many challenging behavior and disciplinary issues in small group settings. Positive Behavior Support at the Secondary "Targeted Group" Level shows teachers how to identify the students who can benefit from tier two interventions and demonstrates how to create an implementation plan that delivers results. Focusing on proactive strategies rather than reactive solutions, Riffel and Mitchiner’s research-based techniques include: General strategies that can be applied at the individual student level, such as self-management, proximity control, and the Premack principle and peer mentoring Comprehensive action plans that anticipate the full range of disruptions that may occur A useful behavior rating sheet proven effective in improving student behavior "Funk Sway" For The Classroom: Using Feng Shui principles to create a classroom environment that enhances productivity, learning, and creativity Apply the techniques in this book to reduce challenging behavior, improve school climate, and improve outcomes for ALL students. "This book is easy to read, understand, and implement in any classroom or school. Teachers will be drawn to the resources that can be copied and used immediately! I can’t wait to apply some of these practices in my classroom!" Rachel Spenner, Sixth Grade Teacher Westridge Elementary School
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