This page will includes a variety of information helpful for
teachers of students with emotional or behavioral disorders,
and particularly beginning teachers. We will try to include
a general summary of the research behind interventions commonly
used by teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders,
and actual "teacher friendly" examples submitted by
master teachers in the field.
Topics and Materials (.PDF Formatted Files)
Overview of Point and Level System
Point and Level Systems
Preventative Approaches
Positive reinforcement
Logical Consequences
Self-Management
Peer-Assisted Interventions
Your Contributions & Ideas are Invited!
Do you have some ideas about resources for beginning teachers
of EBD students?
Are there materials you think are so good that others should
know about them?
What are your favorite books, activities, teaching materials,
social skills curriculum, etc.?
Where do you turn to for ideas on behavior management? Can you
share your sources?
You are invited to contribute any ideas you may have on how
to develop this section of our website. Just e-mail your suggestion
or idea to: beginningteacher@mdlbd.org
The "Beginning Teacher Resources" section is coordinated
by Kaye Otten,
Sara Sibilsky-Byrd, and Jodie
Tuttle, all master teachers in the field with many years
of experience between them teaching students with EBD grades
K-12. Click their names to see learn more about them.