Examining the effects of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports on student outcomes: Results from a randomized controlled effectiveness trial in elementary schools

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 133-148

  Bradshaw, Catherine P ^a   Mitchell, Mary M ^a   Leaf, Philip J ^a  

^a JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Achievement; Effectiveness research; Office discipline referrals; Randomized controlled trial; Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports; Suspensions

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953997124     PISSN: 10983007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1098300709334798     Document Type: Article

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