therefore, interventions that promote these behaviors
should be an integral part of the teaching process for all students. When teachers
are attentive to positive behavior and specifically praise students for these
behaviors, they can engage students before their attention drifts while highlighting
desired behavior (U.S. Department of Education, 2006).
Effective praise statements (a) are contingent on the demonstration of desired behavior, (b)
specifically describe the positive behavior, and (c) are provided immediately and
enthusiastically following the desired behavior (Scheuermann & Hall, in press).
