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Autism Intervention: Positive Support With A Relationship-Based, Developmental Model, David Graham Nelson, David Graham Nelson

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Individuals with challenges in relating and communicating, including those diagnosed with autism and other developmental disorders, have long been treated primarily with behavior management and skill development approaches. Dr. Stanley Greenspan's developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based (DIR/Floortime) approach to these challenges provides a comprehensive developmental model and effective intervention techniques, and is supported by a solid base of research. This approach helps parents to become a central part of the intervention work with their child, and provides professionals with meaningful ways to foster communication, emotional, and cognitive development in children at risk. This approach can be applied in educational settings, in private …

Viewing Classroom Climate Through Rose Colored Glasses Of Cultural Competence, Jason Byars, Lisa Pearce Ms.

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Conscious Classroom Management are comprehensive, practical and easy effective teaching tools that integrate PBIS practices in the classroom. Effective classroom and behavior management is directly related to student achievement and classroom climate. This presentation addresses: prevention, expectations, monitoring, encouragement and correction with a toolbox of strategies and interventions. Intertwined in conscious classroom strategies are culturally responsive practices. Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices are specific educational practices, instructional strategies, team processes, and curricula content which have been established by research to increase the achievement gap. Cultural mismatch between home and school and educators’ lack of knowledge about culturally responsive educational practices are …

How Pbis Can Contribute To Improvement In Attendance, Behavior, And Classroom Success, Kim A. Hall Dr., Heather (Niki) Hudgins

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

PBIS State Conference Proposal 2017

Fair Street Elementary International Academy

How PBIS Can Contribute to Improvement in Attendance, Behavior, and Classroom Success

Come see how PBIS can help your school reduce discipline referrals, increase attendance, increase academic gains, and improve school climate and student safety. With support from the GaDOE, Pioneer RESA, and local administrators and leaders, Fair Street has completed their second full year of PBIS implementation and is seeing significant improvement! We will discuss some of the challenging moments, as well as some of our successes, and discuss our plan for enhancement and improvement in the upcoming year. …

The Road To Self-Improvement; A Mother And Son Story, Eren K. Denburg Niederhoffer

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Eren Denburg Niederhoffer and his Mother Dorian Denburg will discuss:
-Eren's story of his pursuit of self-improvement as a man on the Autism Spectrum
-The lessons he learned along the way while struggling with autism
-What he has accomplished as a man with autism
-What families of children and young adults with and without autism in their family can stand to benefit through Eren and Dorian's story and advice.

Parents....An Invaluable "Link" To Student Success, Janice V. Mendence Ms., Lori Robinson, Angela West

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Research demonstrates the strong correlation between parental involvement and student achievement. This research, which involves studies that highlight the outcomes of parental involvement, will be presented. In addition, examples of parental involvement from tiers 1, 2, and 3 in the various PBIS systems in northwest Georgia will be given. Haralson County Schools will provide specific examples on how they have included not only parents, but also community stakeholders in their quest to increase participation. They will discuss specific strategies on how to engage parent/community stakeholders on a limited budget. Participants will walk away with ideas and strategies that have been …

From Chaos To Calm, Rhonda Harris, Kelly Petaccio

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

A hands on session demonstrating and discussing the most engaging strategies for addressing emotional and social concerns of students for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. An overview of an effective student referral process, evidence based interventions like Positive Action & Second Step as well as tried and true tools such as Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, Mindfulness and creative interventions.

Chaos To Calm: Three Behavior Management Strategies For "Complex" Students, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Diane Dempster

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Supporting and teaching children with complex challenges can be a daunting task. Teachers want to inspire their students to reach their full academic potential. But when children struggle with learning – when they fail to hit typical milestones commensurate with their peers – their challenges can raise serious obstacles for teachers in the classroom, and damage children’s self-esteem.

While behavioral management systems have been proven to be effective for classroom behavior modification, challenges with implementation prevent teachers from consistently feeling successful in using them. Teachers may know what to do in theory, but they struggle with how to make it …

Barriers And Solutions To Schoolwide Pbis In High Schools, Deborah A. Keane

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This session will address implementation of PBIS in the high school context. Topics for discussion include the unique nuances of high school PBIS, what the data tells us, and enhancing student outcomes through PBIS. Discussion will include interventions in advanced tiers that have demonstrated success in the high school to reduce drop-out rates and improve outcomes to include College and Career Readiness.

Creating An Inclusive Climate For Students With Developmental Disabilities (As/Asd), Stephanie C. Holmes

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

What is inclusion? Is it academic? Is it social? It is both! Students with developmental delays such autism spectrum are lacking true social inclusion in elementary schools. How do we get there? Who needs training? Teachers? Administrators? Peers? Parents? Creating a positive socially inclusive climate for students on the spectrum is a collaborative effort. Elementary school years are the foundation for students forming their image of self as a student and a friend. It is crucial to help these students achieve a sense of community and belonging beyond the mainstream academic classroom to a true social inclusion of the school …

Finding Your Zen: Mindfulness In The Classroom, Stephen Fusco

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Meditation, mindfulness and transcendental activities are gaining popularity in today's society. There are "apps" to take a five minute meditation from the day and there are numerous studies showing the benefits of mindful practices in everyday life. This session is dedicated to teachers, parents and advocates looking for ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily lives.

Self-Management & Social Skills Strategies To Support Student Success, Tom Clees, Lacey Ray

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This presentation will describe research-based self-management and social skills instructional strategies to promote social and academic skills for students with disabilities, including self-recording strategies designed to facilitate academic productivity and social skills instruction designed to increase compliance to teacher requests. These strategies are pragmatic and can be used by school/clinical personnel, as well as parents.

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My News (2014-2020)

• Commencement to take place Dec. 8
• Double Eagle gives back to soldiers overseas

• From farm work to homework: First-generation graduate walks this fall

• Bakari Sellers named 2018 annual Martin Luther King Celebration speaker

• Fraternity brothers vacation with a purpose

• Student turned journalist: Senior Harley Strickland to start work with WTOC this sprin

Melvin Walton

African American Funeral Programs

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University Honors Program Newsletter, Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

• Congratulations Fall 2017 Graduates!
• 30 Years in Honors: Dr. Tom Case Retires
• Honors Research in Political Science and International Studies

Distribution Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Rio De Janeiro (Brazil): A Spatial Analysis, Nadia Christina Rodrigues, Monica Kramer Andrade, Gisele O'Dwyer, Matthew B. Flynn, Jose Ueleres Braga, Andrea Sobral De Almeida, Leonardo Soares Bastos, Valeria Teresa Saraiva Lino

Political Science & International Studies: Faculty Publications

The aim of this study was to analyze the spatial distribution of the tuberculosis endemic in Rio de Janeiro State from 2002 to 2011. A retrospective study was conducted in the state of Rio de Janeiro from 2002 to 2011. Spatial analysis techniques were used to describe the distribution of tuberculosis incidence in the state. Multilevel Poisson regression model was used to access the relationship of tuberculosis and the following factors: “sex”, “age-group” and “diagnostic year” (individual-level factors). Demographic density and municipality were also included in the model as contextual-level factors. A reduction in endemic tuberculosis was observed over the …

Ct2 Newsletter, Center For Teaching & Learning At Ct2, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Center: News & Publications

• SoTL Award and Fellowship Applications Now Open!
• Writer's Boot Camp
• Spring Book Programming
• Register early to reserve your spot in our book studies!
• Special Thanks to Our Director, Rachel Schwartz

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College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• College of Ed alumna named state's 2017 top school psychologist
• Higher education administration graduate candidates present at state conference
• Alumna spearheads award-winning technology project
• i2STEMe hosts fall STEM Experience for Effingham students
• Faculty Updates

The Inkwell, Armstrong State University

The Inkwell

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The Attitudes And Behaviors Of Current Medical Students Towards Business Education And Training, Alea F. Simmons, Steven Charlier

Honors College Theses

Medical students often look into owning their own practice as an option for their career. However, many of them do not acquire the proper training for owning and operating a business, and ultimately end up making costly mistakes. Thus, the purpose of this study is to gauge how medical students perceive the importance of business education and training. Based on survey data from 137 current medical students from across the United States, our study found that the vast majority of medical students believe that business education and training is valuable. However, today’s MD/MBA programs do not appear to meet the …

Differences In Mental Health Education Across Baby Boomers, Generation X, And Millennials, Ashlyn M. Avera

Honors College Theses

There is no denying that mental illness has gained a strong prevalence in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental illness in any given year. Although mental health stigmas have played a role in the past, it does not mean they must continue to play the same role in the future. Research is now looking toward ways to decrease mental health stigma through increasing mental health knowledge. This study examines the starting point for which a society becomes literate in mental health. Using a …

Comparison Of Self-Esteem, Body Image, And Motives Of Physical Activity In College Students In Group And Solo Exercise, Isabella Mary Axelsson 5075558, Jody Langdon

Honors College Theses

Previous research has shown significant differences in the intensity of exercise performance and perceived body image between individuals with and without an exercise partner (Plante et al., 2010). Little research has been found which has compared the psychological factors between those who exercise with a group class and those who exercise alone. The purpose of this research study was to compare self-esteem, body image, and physical activity motives between individuals who engage in group exercise and those who exercise alone. It was expected that self-esteem, motivation and body esteem would be significantly higher in those that participate in group exercise …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• COE Alumna named School Psychologist of the Year by Georgia Association of School Psychologists

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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November 27, 2017 Armstrong State University Faculty Senate Minutes, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Minutes (Archived)

November 27, 2017 Armstrong State University Faculty Senate Minutes

College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• College of Education alumna named state's 2017 top school psychologist
• Ptential students join COE for fall Visit Day

November 27, 2017 Armstrong State University Faculty Senate Agenda, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda (Archived)

November 27, 2017 Armstrong State University Faculty Senate Agenda

Izell Rock

African American Funeral Programs

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Assemblage Of The Emergent Plantation Museum Experience, Amy E. Potter, Candace Bright, Derek H. Alderman, David L. Butler, Perry L. Carter, Stephen P. Hanna, E. Arnold Modlin

Earth, Environment & Sustainability: Faculty Presentations (1988-2022)

This presentation was given during the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting.

Ila Mae Andrews Harris

African American Funeral Programs

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