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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Effective Disciplinary Practices: Strategies for Maintaining Safe Schools and Positive Learning Environments for Students with Challenging Behaviors
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Bullock, Lyndal M.; Gable, Robert A.; Melloy, Kristine J. – Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (NJ3), 2005
This book presents highlights from the February 2005 Forum. Discussions and perspectives include educational mandates, effective disciplinary practices in schools, and effective use of quality instruction as a means of preventing challenging behavior
Descriptors: School Security, Discipline, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems
Antisocial Behavior, Academic Failure, and School Climate: A Critical Review.
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McEvoy, Alan; Welker, Robert – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2000
This article examines the role of school climate in guiding programs designed to reduce academic failure and antisocial behavior among students defined as "at risk". Suggestions are offered for improving such educational programs in a manner consistent with research on school climate and effective schools. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Educational Environment
A Review of Past and Current Pharmacological Intervention in the Treatment of Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents.
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Wilson, James E.; Sherrets, Steven D. – Behavioral Disorders, 1979
The literature concerning medication effects on cognitive functioning and test results is reviewed, along with guidelines for treatment-team members to help assure proper prescribing and monitoring of medication to achieve maximum therapeutic effect with minimal side effects. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Autism, Drug Therapy, Emotional Disturbances, Epilepsy
Expand Positive Learning Opportunities and Results.
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Neel, Richard S.; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Reviews examples of interventions and programs that address the first strategic target of the National Agenda for Achieving Better Results for Children and Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance. Outlines a framework for improving the effectiveness of these programs and discusses implications for teacher educators, practitioners, researchers,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Promote Appropriate Assessment.
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Wehby, Joseph H.; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Target 5 of the National Agenda for Achieving Better Results for Children and Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance is examined. Three assessment areas are reviewed: risk factors, problem behavior, and reintegration of students. Within each of these areas, current research and recommendations for best practices are provided. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Children