Twelve Practical Strategies to Prevent Behavioral Escalation in Classroom Settings

Abstract

Students with moderate to severe behavior problems present tremendous challenges to even the most experienced classroom teachers. In this article, we describe 12 practical strategies that could be used by classroom teachers and practitioners to prevent escalation in behavior. The strategies also apply to students without disabilities who display behavioral problems.

Key Words:

• behavioral escalation
• escalating behavior sequences
• prevention.

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Notes on contributors

Richard W. Albin

Smith Shukla-Mehta is an associate professor in the College of Education and Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler, and Richard W. Albin is an associate professor in the Department of Educational and Community Services at the University of Oregon, Eugene.