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Positive Behavior Supports for General Education Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms

Many educators struggle with behaviors in the classroom and have not been trained in utilizing evidence-based methods to support students. Research has shown that students whose behaviors are appropriate both in the classroom and school-wide score better on statewide testing (Polirstok & Gottlieb, 2006). Effectively utilizing PBIS closes the teaching gap, allows more time for teaching rather than discipline, and helps develop and support a sufficient relationship between student and teacher (Anderson & Freeman, 2000). This handbook begins by explaining what Positive Behavior Supports are, describes the 3 Tiers from the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with examples of those supports, and provides educators with common classroom scenarios. These common scenarios include examples of which Positive Behavior Supports would best support the student in the scenario.

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