This text investigates the systematic application of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) as a primary tool for educators to identify, analyze, and modify challenging student behaviors within the classroom environment. Jerome D. Ulman, an expert in behavioral analysis, provides a structured framework for teachers to move beyond reactive discipline by understanding the environmental antecedents and consequences that maintain specific behavioral patterns. The book synthesizes clinical behavioral principles with practical pedagogical strategies to help educators create more effective learning environments.

The text serves as a technical, highly practical resource for educators and school psychologists seeking a rigorous approach to behavioral intervention. Its focus on empirical data collection and functional analysis makes it a standard reference for those implementing behavior support plans in educational settings.