Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children: The Early Childhood Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support

by Glen Dunlap, Kelly Wilson, Phillip S. Strain

The premier Tier 3 intervention for the Pyramid Model, Prevent‐Teach‐Reinforce for Young Children (PTR‐YC) is a research‐proven, family‐centered approach used in preschool settings nationwide to resolve persistent challenging behaviors. Now this bestselling PTR‐YC guidebook is in a thoughtfully revised second edition, with enhancements and additions informed by user feedback, the authors' training experiences, and new studies on the effectiveness of the model.

Developed by top behavior experts, this practical, reader‐friendly guidebook fully introduces the five steps of the PTR‐YC 1) teaming and goal setting; 2) data collection; 3) functional behavioral assessment; 4) development and implementation of a behavior intervention plan; and 5) using data, arranging for generalization, and next steps. You'll get instructions for conducting all five steps, case examples from real‐world experience, and the tools and assessment instruments you need to implement the steps effectively.

Ideal for use in a wide range of early childhood settings—including preschools, Head Start, and child care programs—this accessible guide will help you strengthen every young child's social‐emotional skills and address even the toughest behavior challenges.

WHAT’S

New chapter on classroom‐wide procedures that help prevent challenging behaviorNew chapter on interim solutions to extreme challenging behaviorUpdates and revisions throughout based on feedback from users over the last 8 yearsNew evidence of the effectiveness of PTR‐YC, demonstrated by a recent randomized controlled trial and single case experimental analysesMore on ensuring fidelity and sustainability, increasing the chances for long‐term positive outcomesUpdated downloadable materials now checklists, rating scales, case examples, and a classroom practices assessmentSee more resources on supporting children's social-emotional competence with the Pyramid Model.
 

247 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 7, 2013

Reviews

[Tugce Tuncdemir · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really beneficial for individual positive behavior assessment plans. It includes PTR terms, case examples, family interaction tips, goal setting strategies, providing basic and simple data techniques and assessment and interventions. At the end, you will find classroom practices/interventions for P(prevent), T(teach), and R(reinforce). As a teacher and educator, I will definitely use these plans and data collection. As a parent, I think some of strategies can be useful at home, as well!

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic how to guide for typical preschool classroom.

[Delynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is helpful for improving behaviors in our Preschool For all program.