The Key to Positive Behavior Support

in the Classroom
Lori Newcomer, Ph.D.
University of Missouri St. Louis

Positive Behavior Support for the Classroom

Lori Newcomer, Ph.D.

University of Missouri - St.

Louis

Universal Strategies: Classroom

Effective

Classroom Management
Behavior management
Instructional management
Environmental management

What are universal

supports?

Brandi Simonsen,
Ph.D.
University of
Connecticut

Supporting Teachers on
Implementation

Lisa Powers, Ph.D.

Special School
District
St. Louis County

Lori Newcomer, Ph.D.

University of Missouri St. Louis

Components of a
Classroom Positive Behavior Support Plan
Statement of Purpose
Set of 3 to 5 Classroom Rules
Procedures and Routines
Continuum of positive consequences
Continuum of negative consequences
Behavior and Medical Crisis plan
Medical crisis plan

The Iris Center; Vanderbilt University