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Filderman, Marissa J.; Barnard-Brak, Lucy; Benner, Gregory J. – Grantee Submission, 2022
Teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders face unique challenges in the classroom that are often not addressed in teacher preparation, which may result in diminished outcomes for teachers and students. The Integrated Literacy Study Groups professional development was designed to support the needs of teachers of students with or…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Faculty Development, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances
Gregory J. Benner; Lisa A. Strycker; Jordan Pennefather; Jean Louise M. Smith – Grantee Submission, 2022
Most students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) have significant reading difficulties, but educators have few in-service professional learning opportunities geared to reading instruction for these students. The "Integrated Literacy Study Group" was developed as an online professional development program to prepare elementary…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Reading Difficulties
Gregory J. Benner; Marissa J. Filderman; Lucy Barnard-Brak; Jordan Pennefather; Jean Louise M. Smith; Lisa A. Strycker – Grantee Submission, 2022
This article reports on a pilot study of the "Integrated Literacy Study Group," a digitally delivered professional learning intervention to prepare elementary school teachers to provide evidence-based reading instruction and behavioral strategies to students with or are at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Using broadcast…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Elementary School Teachers
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Filderman, Marissa J.; McKown, Clark; Bailey, Pamela; Benner, Gregory J.; Smolkowski, Keith – Beyond Behavior, 2023
The collection of student data through screening and progress monitoring of social and emotional learning (SEL) skills is just as important as the implementation of curriculum and practices. Monitoring skill acquisition allows teachers to identify effective practices, provide intervention, and intensify support for students who need it. In this…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Social Emotional Learning, Skill Development, Progress Monitoring
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Benner, Gregory J.; Rock, Marcia L.; Strycker, Lisa A.; Lee, Erica O.; Bailey, Pamela; Virgin, Ashley S. – Beyond Behavior, 2023
Teachers of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) may face obstacles and feel isolated when implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) programming with students. The teacher study group (TSG) offers an effective way to overcome barriers and improve SEL. These groups provide a gathering space for teachers to…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Teacher Collaboration, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders
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Lee, Erica O.; Anson, Lauren E.; Tindol, Katie V.; Chirimwami, Vincent – Beyond Behavior, 2023
The best social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum can be difficult to implement when students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are unregulated and unprepared to engage in instruction. Daily mindfulness practices can help students with and at risk for EBD regulate their emotions and behaviors and be prepared for…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Metacognition
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Sanders, Sara; Rollins, Lauren Hart; McFall, Aundrea – Beyond Behavior, 2023
Goal setting is used to track progress on academic and behavioral outcomes. It can also be extremely effective in monitoring progress toward social and emotional learning (SEL) goals. In this article, we provide an overview of effective goal setting in the classroom to support SEL skill acquisition and development, and practical examples of how to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Social Emotional Learning, Goal Orientation, Progress Monitoring
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Lee, Erica O.; Lacey, Heather M.; Van Valkenburg, Sarah; McGinnis, Ellen; Huber, Brenda J.; Benner, Gregory J.; Strycker, Lisa A. – Beyond Behavior, 2023
Today's teachers experience high levels of stress and fatigue that can negatively affect their well-being. Teacher burnout is not a new educational phenomenon, but it has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we discuss the prevalence of teacher stress and its impact on teacher well-being and student achievement. We call for…
Descriptors: Teaching Conditions, Well Being, Teacher Burnout, Stress Variables
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Michael, Elizabeth; Bailey, Pamela; Benner, Gregory J.; Sanders, Sara – Beyond Behavior, 2023
In this article, we describe practical, usable ways teachers can build rapport with students, particularly students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. By establishing rapport, teachers can increase the effectiveness of the social and emotional learning curriculum and interventions delivered. Specifically, the warm welcomes,…
Descriptors: Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Student Relationship, At Risk Students, Classroom Environment
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Gregory J. Benner; Marissa J. Filderman; Lucy Barnard-Brak; Jordan Pennefather; Jean Louise M. Smith; Lisa A. Strycker – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
This article reports on a pilot study of the "Integrated Literacy Study Group," a digitally delivered professional learning intervention to prepare elementary school teachers to provide evidence-based reading instruction and behavioral strategies to students with or are at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Using broadcast…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Elementary School Teachers
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Filderman, Marissa J.; Barnard-Brak, Lucy; Benner, Gregory J. – Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 2022
Teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders face unique challenges in the classroom that are often not addressed in teacher preparation, which may result in diminished outcomes for teachers and students. The Integrated Literacy Study Groups professional development was designed to support the needs of teachers of students with or…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Self Concept Measures, Self Efficacy, Elementary School Students
Gregory J. Benner; Lisa A. Strycker; Jordan Pennefather; Jean Louise M. Smith – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2022
Most students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) have significant reading difficulties, but educators have few in-service professional learning opportunities geared to reading instruction for these students. The "Integrated Literacy Study Group" was developed as an online professional development program to prepare elementary…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances