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Grant Number:	1R43MH067364-01
PI Name:	SMITH, STEPHEN G.
PI Email:	irisinc@lookiris.com
PI Title:
Project Title:	Systematic Supervision: DVD Elementary School Training

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): Systematic Supervision, Phase I, will develop group training for elementary school staff on the application of active supervision techniques, which have been found effective in reducing problem behaviors in school common areas. This innovative, cost-efficient approach, developed in collaboration with the Institute of Violence and Destructive Behavior at the University of Oregon, uses multimedia and DVD technology to deliver the training at school-wide in-service presentations. Systematic Supervision, will describe and model the basic techniques of: (a) movement by staff, (b) scanning by staff, (c) effective and efficient positive reinforcement, (d) effective and efficient delivery of consequences for inappropriate behavior, (e) basic behavior support and intervention, and (f) monitoring and data-based decision-making. The evaluation will measure the program's efficacy in improving playground behaviors by using a wait-list control group design with three subject groups. In Phase II, other related training modules will be developed using similar protocols: (a) designing and teaching school rules, (b) recognizing and intervening with bullying and harassment, (c) preventative interactions, and (d) designing and implementing school-wide reinforcement systems.

Thesaurus Terms:
child behavior disorder, educational psychology, educational resource design /development, elementary school, training, training aid
computer assisted instruction, interactive multimedia, mental disorder prevention, teacher
behavioral /social science research tag, clinical research, human subject

Institution:	IRIS MEDIA, INC.
	258 E 10TH AVE, STE B
	EUGENE, OR 97401
Fiscal Year:	2003
Department:
Project Start:	02-JUL-2003
Project End:	31-DEC-2003
ICD:	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
IRG:	ZRG1

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