Educational Services for Students with Behavior Disorders: A Review of Individualized Education Programs

Abstract
Individualized education programs (IEP) of 107 junior high students with behavioral disorders were reviewed. The review focused on the current types of behavior problems displayed by the students and the types and frequencies of the annual goals listed for each of the students. An average of 2.4 behavior problems were noted per student, while an average of approximately 4 goals were listed for each. There was a low correlation between the nature of the problems cited and the goals stated. The implications of these findings for an understanding of educational services for students with behavioral disorders and as a basis for change in current practices are discussed.