Behavior Intervention and Support Module:
Developing a Prevention System

Lou Denti, Ph.D.
Special Education Program
California State University, Monterey Bay

~ Module 3, Session 2 ~
Quick Write

• “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” is a cliché that is quite appropriate when discussing individual, classroom, and school wide behavioral issues. Jot down a few reasons why this cliché conveys an important message and meaning for educators.

   

   

• It has been said, “people will get their needs met one way or another.” Think of a few students or clients and briefly describe how, either positively or negatively, they get their needs met.

   

   

• Misbehavior usually has a goal. What do you think are the goals of misbehavior for most students?

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