Gang Risk Factors And Academic Readiness In A Southern Middle School, James Martinez, Jeremy Tost, Shani Wilfred, Larry Hilgert

Georgia Educational Researcher

The current Georgia study examines middle-school-aged gang and non-gang members regarding the risk factors of gang membership and potential effects of these risk factors on academic achievement. Participants, 406 eighth grade students from a suburban middle-school, completed a 42-item survey assessing an array of demographic and risk factor variables. In addition, students provided self-report information regarding their success on national standardized testing used to measure academics readiness. Of the 28 variables analyzed, lower academic readiness was associated with ethnicity and/or gang membership. Findings are discussed in light of the complexity of the gang issue and the importance of recognizing the …

Page Length And Methodological Characteristics Of Recently Published Doctoral Dissertations In Education, Justus Randolph, Sean Deweese, Austin Kureethara Manuel, Greg Baugher, Kimberly Tessmer, Amy Westbrook, Stacey Shoats, Joseph Balloun, Linda Crawford

Georgia Educational Researcher

In this methodological review, we conducted a quantitative content analysis of a random sample of 107 education-related doctoral dissertations published in Proquest Dissertations and Theses database in 2011. Seven raters coded each article in terms of page lengths (overall and within each chapter), research method (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods), author gender, and university characteristics (online or traditional). We found that the median education dissertation length was 161 pages long, but those page lengths differed between research methods. The median page lengths of qualitative, mixed method, and quantitative dissertations were 210, 187, and 147 respectively. The median page length of education …

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A More Efficient Nonparametric Test Of Symmetry Based On Overlapping Coefficient, Hani M. Samawi, Robert L. Vogel

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

In this paper we provide a more efficient nonparametric test of symmetry based on the empirical overlap coefficient using kernel density estimation applied to an extreme order statistics, namely extreme ranked set sampling. Our simulation investigation reveals that our proposed test of symmetry is at least as powerful as currently available tests of symmetry. Intensive simulation is conducted to examine the power of the proposed test. An illustration is provided using cardiac output and body weight of neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit.

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Public-Private Partnership: The Power Of Collaboration, Mimi Gudenrath, Tammi Clark, Teddy Reese

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This session will highlight the collaboration of the Muscogee County School District, the Georgia. Department of Education and the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice . In the past 9 months, these three organizations have combined resources and stakeholders to offer and support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to interested schools in Muscogee County. While many districts around Georgia embrace PBIS at the district level, this partnership will highlight the work of Ga. Appleseed as they not only provide seed money for support, but also rally community members and partners to support positive school climate and healthy change for …

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Achieving Success With Pbis: The Teacher’S Role, Adrienne Boisson, Andre Byrd, Chris Williams

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

The goal of this presentation is to help high school teachers feel less overwhelmed with the idea of implementing PBIS in their daily routine:

• By clearly delineating the PBIS initiative, a definition of what PBIS is and what PBIS isn’t, how PBIS can impact your school culture, and the importance of data sharing
• By offering a step-by-step guide of what it looks like to implement PBIS in your classroom on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• By providing PBIS resources, strategies, and examples of PBIS best practices utilized at NHS

Rambassadors: Making Student Leadership The Cornerstone Of Pbis Success, Adrienne Boisson, Andre Byrd, Chris Williams

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

The goal of this presentation is to share the impact of a successful PBIS student advisory organization. Presenters will give an in-depth explanation of the development of their program to include:

1. We are RAMS: the history of PBIS at Newton High School and how it influences school culture.
2. RAMbassadorS: Modeling the Ideal RAMS; using students to exemplify school expectations of success focusing on the following characteristics: mindset, service, and appearance
3. Laying the groundwork: Preparing student leaders for service from application process to active duty

Whole Body Learning In The Classroom, Emily Swindall, Katherine Mcgee, Jessie M. Leyden

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Students with special needs benefit from various modifications and accommodations in the classroom. Due to their specific sensory needs our students thrive in a classroom environment that supports “whole body learning.” This presentation will offer examples of how to best support students in the classroom to not only reach their learning potential but also encourage positive behaviors, social skills, and coping strategies.

Using Behavioral And Cognitive Strategies In The Home, Matthew Segall, Charlie Coleman

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an emerging evidenced based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, often to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other associated conditions. Typically, CBT is used exclusively in clinical settings such as individually with a psychologist. However, there are ways to take the principles of CBT and apply them to the home setting. The proposed presentation will help parents understand some of the behavioral and cognitive strategies that they can use at home to increase appropriate behavior, build positive routines, and help promote positive interactions and coping skills.

S.T.O.I.C Classroom Managment, Mark J. Fynewever

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

All teachers want their students to be successful in both school and in life. However, difficult classroom behavior often drives teachers from the classroom. At the core of student success and teacher effectiveness is a strong classroom management plan. In this session participants will learn how to structure their classroom management under the S.T.O.I.C model. STOIC stands for Structure, Teach, Observe, Interact, and Correct. The STOIC model aligns directly with the core PBIS elements and can easily be adapted from classroom to classroom. It gives participants practical direction for developing a strong classroom management plan!

Pbis 101: An Introduction To The Tier 1 Pbis Framework, Tara Davis

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

This presentation will discuss how Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an application of a behaviorally-based systems approach to enhance the capacity of schools, families, and communities to design effective environments that improve the link between research-validated practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occur. Participants will be able to: (1) define PBIS; (2) identify the core components of PBIS; (3) understand the research that supports PBIS; and (4) understand implementation components. The presenter will provide examples from Georgia schools implementing PBIS and outcome data.

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