Challenging behavior in elementary and middle school

Introduction

What is challenging behavior?

Risk factors

Protective factors

Behavior and the brain

Relationship, relationship, relationship

Opening the culture door

Preventing challenging behavior: the social context

Preventing challenging behavior: physical space, classroom management, and teaching strategies

Guidance and other discipline strategies

The WEVAS strategy

Functional assessment and positive behavior support

g The inclusive classroom

Working with families and other experts

Bullying.