Managing Noncompliance and Defiance in the Classroom: A Road Map for Teachers, Specialists, and Behavior Support Teams
“This book is an invaluable resource for teachers, behavior specialists, and school teams interested in creating a positive learning environment for students. Geoff Colvin provides practical advice for addressing student noncompliance in ways that are easy to integrate into your classroom, school, and district.”(Rachel Freeman, Associate Research Professor and Director 2008-10-07)"Colvin addresses two of the most difficult and frustrating categories of misbehavior encountered by teachers and provides a wealth of strategies for preventing and intervening with these problems."(From the Foreword by Randy Sprick 2008-10-07)"Finally, a book derived from research but written with practical examples so that teachers can better understand how to develop successful interventions in addressing noncompliance in the classroom."(Heather Peshak George, Assistant Professor and Codirector 2008-10-09)"Colvin is a true leader education and psychology. He effectively presents research-based strategies for proactively managing noncompliance and defiance in the classroom. The strategies are supplemented with chapter summaries, case studies, and reproducible materials. This book is a must-have for teachers and school personnel seeking to effectively manage student behavior and improve student achievement."(R. Anthony Doggett, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of School Psychology 2008-10-17)"Colvin provides a helpful road map for school teams. The case studies provide real examples that make the information easily understood and translated into real-life situations. The book provides practical, easy-to-use, reproducible tools for assessing problem behaviors and developing effective intervention strategies. It is an excellent resource for creating a positive, safe, and productive learning environment."(Sylvia Martinez and Laura Zeff, District Behavior Specialists 2008-10-30)The coverage is extremely important for educators to know. The content is absolutely a must for classroom teachers and consultants.(Sheila Raza-Self 2012-02-02)