Date of Award
2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Christopher Jones, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Rachel Mathews, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Alix Fink, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a positive behavior intervention system (PBS) on eighth grade students located in rural middle school. Office referral data was collected from the 2004-2005 school year---comparing September-December 2004 (Group 1) behavioral office referrals to January-April 2005 (Group 2) behavioral referrals. Group 1 data represented pre-PBS and Group 2 represented post-PBS. The data was analyzed with a paired sample t-test of dependence and showed an increase of behavior referrals for Group 2. However, due to the study's limitations and confounding variables alternative explanations are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Helbert, Jessee Megan, "Effects of a Positive Behavior Support System on a Rural Middle School" (2005). Theses & Honors Papers. 86.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/86
