ABSTRACT
Many children exhibit problem behaviors in schools consistent with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD), and teachers struggle to meet the learning needs of these children. Further, there is a need for Tier-2 programs that can be delivered by teachers in authentic classrooms settings to ameliorate the behavioral challenges presented by children with and at risk for EBD. The purpose of this chapter is to describe BEST in CLASS, an intervention that trains and coaches teachers to implement evidence-based practices during ongoing classroom instruction with children (grades PK – 3) with and at risk for EBD. We discuss how BEST in CLASS is designed to overcome implementation challenges via leveraging naturally occurring opportunities for intervention presented within classrooms, in particular by targeting instructional practices that teachers may already be using. The BEST in CLASS intervention model is also describe and research findings from both early childhood and elementary school samples are shared.
