Minimize problem behavior and maximize student success!Acting-out behavior by students manifests in ways that make classroom management and teaching very challenging.Building on a model using seven phas

IntroductionSection One: A Proactive Approach1. A Proactive Approach - Emphasizing Student SuccessSection Two: A Model2. Analyzing Acting-Out Behavior3. A Seven-Phase Model for Describing Acting-Out BehaviorSection Three: Strategies for Managing Each Phase of the Acting-Out Cycle4. Structuring the Classroom to Enhance Instruction, Phase 15. Instructional Practices for Engaging Students, Phase 16. Precorrection Strategies for Triggers, Phase 27. Functional Behavioral Assessment for Triggers, Phase 28. Teaching Social Skills for Managing Triggers, Phase 29. Calming Strategies for Managing Agitation, Phase 310. Defusing Strategies for Managing Acceleration, Phase 411. Safe Management Strategies for Peak Behavior, Phase 512. Reintegration Strategies for De-escalation, Phase 613. Resumption Strategies for Recovery, Phase 7Section Four: Closing14. Summary and Case StudyAppendicesReferences