Building Behavior

Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University, Fresno. She works with schools and districts throughout the nation on designing and implementing effective behavior systems. Dr. Hannigan has a background in special education and student support services as well as experience with district level administration and higher education research. Jessica has developed inclusive research based best practices around systematic implementation of behavior initiatives. Dr. Hannigan is the co-author of multiple educational books such as The PBIS Tier One Handbook, The PBIS Tier Two Handbook, The PBIS Tier Three Handbook, Don't Suspend Me! An Alternative Discipline Toolkit, Building Behavior, The MTSS Start-Up Guide, and Behavior Solutions. She has received multiple recognitions for her work, including being named California Outstanding School Psychologist of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Publications and Service Award recipient. She was also recognized by the California Legislature Assembly for her work in social justice and equity. In 2017, Dr. Hannigan was awarded the inaugural Association of California School Administrators Exemplary Woman in Education Award for her persistent work around equity in schools. Dr. John Hannigan has served in education for over 20 years as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and county office leadership coach. John is a sought-after consultant who works with schools and districts across North America on designing and implementing systematic multi-tiered systems of support for both academics and behavior. Dr. Hannigan holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno. As principal of Reagan Elementary in California's Sanger Unified School District, John played a key role in the school earning California State Distinguished School, California Title I Academic Achievement Award, Gold Ribbon School, California Honor Roll School, Bonner Award for Character Education, and Platinum Level Model School Recognition for positive behavior interventions and supports. John has written numerous articles and co-authored nine books. He is the co-founder of Hannigan Ed-Equity Group LLC. Connect with him on Twitter @JohnHannigan75

Acknowledgments About the Authors PART I * BUILDING BEHAVIOR (THE WHY) Chapter 1 * Building Effective Behavior Initiatives in Schools The Why Behind This Book How to Use This Book: Building Behavior Behavior Initiatives K-W-L Strategy Before You Begin: An Important Note PART II * BUILDING BEHAVIOR (THE WHAT) Chapter 2 * Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports The What-Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of PBIS Synthesized Indicators of PBIS Implementation Success and Challenges PBIS Best-Practice Resource Inventory Chapter 3 * Character Education The What-Character Education Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of Character Education Synthesized Indicators of Character Education Implementation Success and Challenges Character Education Best-Practice Resource Inventory Chapter 4 * Restorative Justice The What-Restorative Justice Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of Restorative Justice Synthesized Indicators of Restorative Justice Implementation Success and Challenges Restorative Justice Best-Practice Resource Inventory Chapter 5 * Culturally Responsive Teaching The What-Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of CRT Synthesized Indicators of CRT Implementation Success and Challenges CRT Best-Practice Resource Inventory Chapter 6 * Trauma-Informed Practices The What-Trauma-Informed Practices (TIPs) Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of TIPs Synthesized Indicators of TIPs Implementation Success and Challenges TIPs Best-Practice Resource Inventory Chapter 7 * Social and Emotional Learning The What-Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Connection to Hattie's Effect Sizes in Relation to the Core Components of SEL Synthesized Indicators of SEL Implementation Success and Challenges SEL Best-Practice Resource Inventory PART III * BUILDING BEHAVIOR (THE HOW) Chapter 8 * Bringing It All Together: Building Behavior Initiatives Bringing It All Together: Synthesis of the Six Behavior Initiatives SchoolWide Behavior Initiatives Process (SW-BIP) SW-BIP Phase 1: Selection SW-BIP Phase 2: Self-Assessment SW-BIP Phase 3: Solutions Closing Thoughts: Tips and Suggestions from the Authors References Index

"Establishing classroom management and dealing with behavior issues are necessary conditions for successful teaching and meaningful learning for all. To have an evidence-based book that deals with these issues is a marvel. Jessica and John Hannigan have provided a powerful analysis of the arguments for the effectiveness of various interventions." -- John Hattie, Professor of Education and Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute "This book offers comprehensive, unbiased information on effective behavior initiatives and provides effective tools for implementing the action plan that best fits a school. It provides a one-stop shop that educators can use to evaluate their current behavior plan, research the most current behavior initiatives, and tailor-fit an initiative for their school." -- Mandy White, Science Teacher