Interventions for Academic Problems

Abstract

The interventions in this chapter are designed to enhance academic skills in the areas of reading, written language, spelling, math, and organization skills. Many students with behavior problems also exhibit low academic skills and poor academic performance—either because their behavior has interfered with the learning of new skills, because they have learning disabilities, or both. Without basic academic skills, these students are destined for failure. Early identification of students who are at-risk for academic difficulties and behavioral problems and providing strategic intervention to address these problems is particularly important in helping them to achieve a successful school outcome.