Explain the tiered structure of the PBIS model, being sure to describe the goal of supports at each level. Give examples of at least one intervention at each level.
What will be an ideal response?
Tier 1: serves approximately 80% of students; universal supports. Designed to prevent inappropriate behavior and encourage appropriate behavior. Examples: rules, procedures, token economy, affirmation. Tier 2: serves approximately 15% of students; targeted supports. Short-term interventions for students whose behavior isn’t well-managed within Tier 1. Selected with help from the PBIS support team. Designed to teach prosocial skills and appropriate behavior to small groups. Examples: CICO, Social Skills Lessons. Tier 3: serves approximately 5% of students; individual supports. Functional behavioral assessment followed by the development of an individualized plan of goals, reinforcement, consequences.
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A) themes are easy to compile. B) themes prove to parents that teachers are planning. C) directors are impressed with results. D) children can select from a wide range of available activities. E) None of these answers are correct.
How can play be facilitated in children with special needs?
A) By working with the parents in sharing information about adaptations that might be needed B) By leaving the child with special needs to work out any problems that arise with typically developing peers C) By using competition to motivated the child with special needs D) By teaching the child with special needs that he or she is just there to observe the other children playing
Laterality research has revealed that the right hemisphere tends to be associated with:
a. analytical and spatial cognition. b. analytical and language-related cognition. c. holistic and spatial cognition. d. holistic and language-related cognition.
Each of the following is a position of those opposed to early gifted education programs EXCEPT:
A. All children should receive enriched early intervention. B. They question the potential drain on financial resources. C. Critics express concern at the potential negative consequences of labeling young children. D. Research does not support significantly higher outcomes for those who engage in such programs.