Creating Effective Programs for Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Adding Meaning and Hope to Behavior Change Interventions

“I LOVE THIS BOOK...It is a gift...It gives me hope, and it would give teachers-to-be hope, even enthusiasm about the possibility of changing young lives. ” Polly Nichols, PhD, University of Iowa

“ (Creating Effective Systems for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders) has a great perspective—you can't do it alone, so gather up your colleagues and do it together. ” Polly Nichols, PhD, University of Iowa

“I find (Creating Effective Systems for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders) easy to follow...(it) provides numerous activities, examples and supplemental materials for classroom discussions in every chapter (and) is presented in a cohesive instructional framework. ” Sarup Mathur, Arizona State University

This guide for educators explains the major issues related to students with emotional and behavior disorders (EBD), offers advice on developing polices to reduce reliance on special education, presents ideas for creating positive a classroom environment, and discusses the role of interdisciplinary and interagency intervention. Psychological, pedagogical, disciplinary, social, and administrative aspects of the service to students with EBD are all addressed. The authors are educators with experience in special education programs, or working with students with EBD. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR