Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support in Preschool: Lessons for Getting Started

There is growing concern over the number of young children who display challenging behavior and preschool teachers are reporting children’s challenging behavior as their greatest concern. Program-wide Positive Behavior Support (PWPBS) is a promising model for supporting appropriate behavior and decr...

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Published in:Early childhood education journal 2011, Vol.38 (5), p.349-355
Main Authors: Carter, Deborah Russell, Van Norman, Renee K., Tredwell, Claire
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Problems
Child Behavior
Early Childhood Education
Education
Learning and Instruction
Positive Behavior Supports
Preschool children
Preschool Education
Preschool Teachers
Program Implementation
Sociology
Sociology of Education
Teachers
Young Children
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Summary:There is growing concern over the number of young children who display challenging behavior and preschool teachers are reporting children’s challenging behavior as their greatest concern. Program-wide Positive Behavior Support (PWPBS) is a promising model for supporting appropriate behavior and decreasing challenging behavior in early childhood programs. Implementation in early childhood settings is relatively new and guidance on how to implement PWPBS in early childhood settings is growing. This article documents the implementation process for an early childhood program serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, shares lessons learned and offers practical advice for getting started with PWPBS.
ISSN:1082-3301
1573-1707
DOI:10.1007/s10643-010-0406-0