ERIC Number: EJ1214086
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
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Who's Getting Targeted for Behavioral Interventions? Exploring the Connections between School Culture, Positive Behavior Support, and Elementary Student Achievement
Reno, Geoffrey D.; Friend, Jennifer; Caruthers, Loyce; Smith, Dianne
Journal of Negro Education, v86 n4 p423-438 Fall 2017
This correlational research study examined the effect of behavioral interventions through School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) on elementary student reading and math achievement. Additionally, teacher perceptions of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) implementation were explored. No statistically significant relationship was found between student participation in PBIS Tier II behavior interventions and academic achievement. However, there were significant differences in the percentages of male students, students of color, and students from high poverty backgrounds who were identified as needing Tier II behavioral interventions by the predominantly White, female, middle class teachers. Findings are discussed in terms of the importance of inclusive school cultures that support academic and personal achievement for all students which must consider the cultural norms and behaviors that students bring to school.
Descriptors: School Culture, Positive Behavior Supports, Elementary School Students, Program Effectiveness, Reading Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Student Behavior, Disproportionate Representation, Males, Minority Group Students, Low Income Students, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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