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Product Description Harness the proactive power of PBIS to improve student behavior The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model is a breakthrough alternative that has enabled schools to reduce disciplinary incidents by 50% or more. This research-based, action-oriented framework will show you how to create a school culture where all students achieve both social and academic success. You’ll find: A step-by-step framework for implementing a comprehensive systems approach, with specific actions to develop, monitor, and sustain each level of the system Success stories from teachers and administrators Self-assessment exercises to ensure PBIS implementation starts on the right track and stays there Review "This book is an exceptional resource for schools that have a PBIS program in place, as well as for those that are ready to transform their culture and prepare students for academic and behavioral success. The PBIS structure is deconstructed with fail-proof system that truly bridges the knowledge-implementation gap. The book introduces and explains with thorough assessments, examples for implementation, actions to consider, identified red flags, and specific challenges from the field with corresponding practical solutions. Every PBIS team needs a copy of this text." -- Franciene Sabens, Professional School Counselor "Finally we have a book that will impress readers who need to understand PBIS and become a resource they will go to for advice on how to implement it successfully." -- Roberto Pamas, Principal " This concisely-crafted book provides schools a systematic and doable program for a comprehensive approach to building school climate, recognizing positive and appropriate behavior, and reducing detrimental school issues." -- Katy Olweiler, MA, MPA, NCC, Counselor ― Lakeside School, Seattle, Washington About the Author Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan is Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fresno. She works with schools and districts throughout the nation on designing and implementing effective behavior systems. Her expertise include Response to Intervention (RTI) Behavior, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and more. The combination of her special education and student support services background, school and district level administration, and higher education research experiences has allowed her to develop inclusive research based best practices around systemic implementation of behavior initiatives throughout the nation. Some of her recognitions include being named California Outstanding School Psychologist of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Publications and Service Award recipient, being recognized by the California Legislature Assembly for her work in social justice and equity, and receiving the inaugural Association of California School Administrators Exemplary Woman in Education Award in 2017 for her relentless work around equity in schools. Dr. Linda Hauser has been deeply involved in education for over 35 years. She is a Professor at California State University, Fresno where she teaches both in the Educational Leadership and Administration (principal preparation) program and Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, as well as serves as department chair, program coordinator and dissertation adviser. Prior to her tenure as a university professor, Dr. Hauser served over 28 years in California public as the Chief Academic Officer for the Fresno Unified School District and as an area superintendent, administrator for professional development, elementary school principal, secondary learning director, resource teacher, and teacher in the Clovis Unified School District. She has taught numerous grade ranges from primary grade students to the graduate level. Dr. Hauser received her BA in Communicative Di