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Linking Behavior Support and Literacy Support. Rob Horner and George Sugai University of Oregon and University of Connecticut OSEP TA Center on Positive Behavior Support www.pbis.org www.swis.org. Goals. Define logic that links behavior support and academic supports.
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Linking Behavior Support and Literacy Support Rob Horner and George Sugai University of Oregon and University of Connecticut OSEP TA Center on Positive Behavior Support www.pbis.org www.swis.org
Goals • Define logic that links behavior support and academic supports. • Provide summary of recent research
Logic • Children who engage in problem behavior typically do so for one of two MAIN reasons: • Get access to attention (adult/ peer) • Avoid/escape work or demands • Good instruction improves behavior • Good behavior support improves academic engagement… and academic gains.
Linking Academic and Behavior Supports • Behavior and Academic supports are connected • Kent McIntosh • Amanda Sanford • Jorge Preciado • Moira McKenna
SW-PBS and Teacher Stress/Efficacy • Schools that create a predictable, consistent, positive, and safe social culture are better places for TEACHERS. • Scott Ross
Sustaining SWPBS • Jennifer Doolittle
Summary • Effective educational environments meet both the academic and social needs of students. • Effective behavior support enhances academic outcomes. • Effective instruction enhances social behavior.