SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — A new approach to discipline could reduce the number of students sent to the principal's office. Principals and teachers in the Swartz Creek School District are creating a ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

Positive punishment is a form of behavior modification. In this case, the word “positive” doesn’t refer to something pleasant. Positive punishment is adding something to the mix that will result in an ...

This could involve a behavioral plan for children (to help increase their use of more appropriate behaviors), schedule changes to help remove triggers for problem behaviors (like changing a morning ...

Many people who seek out services from psychotherapists or counselors have “behavior modification” included as part of their treatment. This could involve a behavioral plan for children (to help ...