Supporting Positive Behavior in Public Schools: An Intervention Program in Georgia

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 39-47

  Smith, Marty L ^a   Heflin, L Juane ^b  

^a Behavioral Intervention Program   (United States)

^b GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84990341399     PISSN: 10983007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/109830070100300106     Document Type: Article

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