CPSE :: Darlene Anderson

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise

Research

Single subject and group designs examining the effects of multi-level interventions within the framework of positive behavior support on the behavior and academic performance of students at-risk for or having emotional and behavioral disorders; the effects of school-wide screening on the accurate and efficient identification of students at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders; the effects of school-wide programs of positive behavior support on school climate.

Education

Ph.D., Behavior Disorders/Special Education, Utah State University, Logan Utah, 2002
M.S., Learning Disabilities/Special Education, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992

Affiliations

Selected Publications

"Teaching Organizational Skills to Promote Academic Achievement in Behaviorally Challenged Students", Teaching Exceptional Children, Anderson, Darlene H., Munk, JoAnn H., Young, K. Richard, Conley, Laura & Caldarella, Paul, Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 6-13, Council for Exceptional Children, Arlington, March, 2008 View Abstract
"Video Case Instruction for Teachers of Students with Problem Behaviors in General and Special Education Classrooms", Journal of Special Education Technology, DARLENE H. ANDERSON, Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft, Volume 21, Issue 2, Pages 31-45, June, 2006 View Abstract
"The Cool Card Intervention: A Positive Support Strategy for Managing Anger", Beyond Behavior, DARLENE H. ANDERSON, Adam Fisher, Michelle Marchant, K. Richard Young, & Jennifer A. Smith, Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 3-13, Council for Chilren with Behavior Disorders, Stanley, KS, November, 2006 View Abstract
"Meeting Student Management Challenges in the General Education Classroom", Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft, Lisa Hamblin, DARLENE ANDERSON, Robert Morgan, 2002 View Abstract
"Special Education Teacher Attrition: How Many Are Leaving? Where Are They Going?", The Researcher, ANDERSON, DARLENE, Menlove, Ronda, & Salzberg, Charles L., Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 28-35, March, 2001 View Abstract
"The Effects of Choicemaking on the Disruptive Behavior of an Adolescent", Theories and Practices in Supervision and Curriculum, ANDERSON, DARLENE, West, Richard P., Volume 10, Pages 36-40, April, 1999 View Abstract

Experience

Teaching

Full-Time Faculty, Department of Counseling Psychology & Special Education, 2005
Part-Time faculty, Department of Counseling Psychology & Special Education, 2001-2005

Professional

Research Associate, Brigham Young University Positive Behavior Support Initiative, 2005
Field-Based Research Grant Coordinator, Brigham Young University, 2003-2005
Research Associate, Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education and Schooling, McKay School of Education, 2001-2003
Graduate Research Assistant, Utah State University, 1998-2001
Special Education Team Leader, Jordan School District, 1992-1998

Awards

Graduate Mentoring Award, Brigham Young University Office of Graduate Studies, 2007

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