This case study examines the use of positive behavior support with Miguel Rivera, a 6th grade ESL student from Puerto Rico who was not accustomed to being in a classroom. His behavior declined after two more students were added to his one-on-one class. Positive behavior support was implemented using incentives, praise, and tracking his behavior daily. This led to improved behavior, on-task performance, respect, and helping his peers. The student was motivated by computer time, cookies, and feeling like a leader. The approach was deemed effective for Miguel.

1. Case Study:
Positive
Behavior
Support
By: Sydelle Prosopio

2. Student Overview
Miguel Rivera
 Puerto
 ESL
Rico
1-2
 6th-7th grade
Previous Services
 Pull
out method
was used on him.
 Not accustomed
to being in a
classroom.

3.  One
on one
session
 Completed work
 Not many
tangible
incentives were
given
 Two
more
students were
added to the
class.
A change in
behavior
•
•
•
•
•
Poor behavior
Instigated arguments
Disengaged
No longer provided work
Disrespectful

4. Positive Behavior Support
 Implement
incentives for students during
class.
 In class praise
 Tangible/Intangible items
 Completed work=Candy/Chips/Cookies
 Good behavior=Extra computer and
music time at the end of class.

5. Quantitative/Qualitative
Methods
 Likes/Dislikes
for
treats
 Behavior in
previous school
setting
 Parent Input
 Class interest
 Checklists
 Teacher
behavior
observation sheet

6. Target Behavior Target Behavior 2
1 (Excellent):
(Okay):
Completed
and turned in
assignments
quietly and on
time. Student
was very
respectful and
followed
directions
Date
2/20/2014
2/21/2014
Target Behavior 3
(Poor):
Student was not on
task, responded in an
inappropriate manner
to redirection, and was
disrespectful. Please
refer to *NOTES.
Staying on task,
had to be
redirected a few
times. Student was
respectful for the
most part but
would benefit from
being more
focused.
2
*NOTES
1
Participated and was
well-behaved in class.
1
2/22/2014
2/23/2014
2/24/2014
1
2
1
2/25/2014
1
2
2
2/26/2014
1
2
1

7.  Checklist
success
 Motivation
-computer use
-cookies
 Leader
-helped peers
-motivated class
 Learner
 Proud
Results/Analysis

8. Discussions
 Positive
behavior support is effective.
 Not only made him a leader, but he
noticed the importance of completing his
work even without the incentives.
 There was a change within myself as well.
-creating relationships
-reflecting on teaching
-stepping out of my comfort zone

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