Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
80
Year Approved
2023
First Advisor
Silmser, Lisa
Second Reader
Nathan Elliot
Abstract
Historically alternative settings are known for their punitive approaches to behaviors. In the early 2000s, alternative education and juvenile residential settings adopted and adapted a positive approach to behavior intervention called “Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.” Throughout this research, common themes were found. The researcher asks, is it possible to reach a level of fidelity in alternative settings? The themes found are that it is difficult in these settings as there is such a high level of staff and student turnaround. It is important to involve students and staff in creating the layout of this Multi-Tiered approach as a way to catch their buy-in. It is also difficult to reach staff buy-in in both educational and residential settings. If school-wide interventions and supports (SW-PBIS) are implemented with consistency, it is possible that a level of success can be achieved.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Maday, B. L. (2023). Implementing Positive Behavior Interventions in an Alternative Setting [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/971