Not knowing the student, or the details of your plan, it’s hard for me to comment specifically. I’m dubious of the benefits of having outside staff–counselors, administrators, and the like–get too involved. For more on this read this article. However, if it helps the child improve his or her behavior permanently, I’m all for it.

Michael

I’m a fifth grade teacher, and I have a “difficult” student for whom we are talking about creating a positive behavior support plan. The idea (as I understand it), is a little different from a contract because it seeks to have replacement behaviors for the negative ones. He’s also receiving counseling services, and this would be used in conjunction with counseling. What would you say about this?

Thanks in advance,
Dana