Center for Early Childhood
James Joseph Fox III, Ph.D.
Research
Director Professor Project Director
Active Research Projects: "An observational descriptive analysis of the functional behavioral assessment process in school-based teams" "An observational descriptive analysis of teacher implementation of behavior intervention plans and associated student behavior change" “A preliminary analysis of the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of a student self-report measure of challenging behavior (the Student Assisted Interview).” “Descriptive Analysis of Functional Behavioral Assessment in Preschools and Schools” "Changes in knowledge and skills in functional behavior assessment of teachers and other school personnel following in-service training" Other Active Projects:The ETSU “Make a Difference” Project: Technical assistance for schools and families of children and youth with Emotional/Behavioral changes Education:B.A. 1972; Major: Psychology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, M.A. 1975; Major: Psychology, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA Ph.D., 1982, Major: Psychology, School Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Courses Taught:Department of Human Development and Learning, East Tennessee State
University Professional and Advocacy Organizations: Association for Behavior Analysis, Council for Exceptional Children-- Journal and Book Review Activities Editorial Board: Guest Editor: Fox, J., & Conroy, M. (2000). Current Issues in FBA for Children and Youth with Emotional-Behavioral Disorders Preventing School Failure, 44(4). (Guest Co-Editors) Fox, J. & Conroy, M. (1998). “Functional Assessment: Projects, Procedures, and Issues”, Preventing School Failure, 1998, 43(1) (Guest Co-Editors) PUBLICATIONS Fox, J., Conroy, M., & Heckaman, K. (1998). Research issues in functional assessment and intervention. Behavioral Disorders, 24(1), 26-33. Fox, J., Gunter, P., Davis, C., & Brall, S. (in press). Observational methods in functional behavioral assessment: Practical techniques for practitioners. Preventing School Failure. Fox, J., Vaughn, K., Hales, C., Bush, M., Byous, M., Orso, M., & Smith, S. (1998). Translating the IEP into practice: Ensuring positive outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral disorders in the areas of conduct and social skills. In L.M. Bullock & R.A. Gable (Eds.) Implementing the 1997 IDEA: New Challenges and Opportunities for Serving Students wit Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (pp. 7-16). Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children. Fox, J., Vaughn, K., Matheny, J., Orso, M., Smith, S., & Hales, C. (1998). Empowering schools to more effectively serve students with challenging behavior through functional assessment. Tennessee Educational Leadership, 25 (1), 14-17. Conroy, M., Clark, D., Fox, J.J., & Gable, R. (in press). Building competence in FBA: Are we headed in the right direction? Preventing School Failure. Conroy, M.A., Clark, D., Gable, R.A., Fox, J.J. (1999). Building competence in the use of functional behavioral assessment. Preventing School Failure, 43(4), 140-144. Conroy, M.A., Clark, D., Gable, R.A., Fox, J.J. (1999). Building competence in the use of functional behavioral assessment. Preventing School Failure, 43(4), 140-144. Conroy, M.A., Clark, D., Gable, R.A., & Fox, J.J. (1999). A look at IDEA 1997 discipline provisions: Implications for changes in the roles and responsibilities of school personnel. Preventing School Failure, 43 (2), 64-70. Davis, C.A., & Fox, J.J. (Accepted pending revision). Environmental arrangement, setting events, and applied research. Journal of Behavioral Education. Heckaman, K., Conroy, M., & Fox, J., & Chait, A. (2000). Functional assessment-based intervention research on students with or at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 25(3), 196-210. Hendrickson, J.M., Gable, R.A., Conroy, M.A., Fox, J., & Smith, C., (1999). Behavioral problems in schools: Ways to encourage functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of discipline-evoking behavior of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBD). Education and Treatment of Children, 22, 280-290. Vaughn, K., Hales, C., Bush, M., & Fox, J. (In press). Using a team-based consultative model to conduct functional behavioral assessments. Preventing School Failure. Recent and Scheduled Presentations:International Conferences Fox, J. & Conroy, M. (May, 1999). Assessing setting events for student challenging behaviors in schools and preschools. A paper presented at the Annual Association for Behavior Analysis Conference. Chicago, IL. Fox, J., & Conroy, M., (September-October, 1999). Functional behavioral assessment: Origins, approaches, & outcomes. A paper presented at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, Dallas - Irving, TX National Conferences Fox, J.J., Gunter, P.L., & Davis, C.A. (November, 1999). Observational data in functional behavioral assessment: Methods, Issues, and Directions for Researchers and Practitioners. Paper presented at 23rd Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ Conroy, M.A., Clark, D., Fox, J., & Gable, R.A. (November, 1999). Building competence in the use of functional behavioral assessment: Are we headed in the right direction? Paper presented at 23rd Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, AZ Regional Conferences Fox, J. (January, 2000). "Managing Disruptive Behavior: Calming the Turbulent Sea". An invited presentation at the 5th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Council of Administrators & Special Educators, Gulf Shores, AL Fox, J. (January, 1999). Functional Assessment of and Intervention for Challenging Behaviors: "How to Swim with the Undertow" Invited presentation at the 4th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Council of Administrators & Special Educators, Gulf Shores, AL State and Local Conferences Fox J., & Blevins, L. (June, 2000). Understanding behavior, behavior assessment and developing behavior plans for children with disabilities. An invited presentation at The ARC of Tennessee 2000 Annual Conference, "Facing the Transitions of Life in the New Millenium", Kingsport, TN Fox, J., Hales, C., Blevins, L., Brall, S., Carter, K., Hamilton, S., Jones, V., & Smith, S. (February, 2000). Developing, Writing, & Implementing Better Behavior Interventions Plans: 10 Tips and Cautions. Paper presented at the Annual Joint Conference on Disabilities, Nashville, TN. Fox, J. (August, 1999). The ETSU "Make A Difference" Project and State Wide Outreach Project in Functional Behavioral Assessment. A paper presented as part of a symposium, "Technical Assistance Opportunities for Meeting the Needs for Children and Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in Tennessee Schools", Annual School Kick Off to Success Conference, Knoxville, TN Fox, J., Hales, C., & Vaughn, K. (July, 1999). He just won't do his work": Strategies for challenging behaviors. Paper presented at the Annual Northeast Tennessee Special Education Conference, Knoxville, TN. Vaughn, K., Fox, J., Hales, C., Smith, S., Moore, D., Wilson, L., Belcher, S., & Woods, G. (April, 1999). Collaborative approaches to developing positive behavioral support. A paper presented at the Tennessee Special Education Directors' Conference, Nashville, TN Vaughn, K., Fox, J., Bush, M., Hales, C., Smith, S., Moore, D., Ujcich, K., Wilson, L., Bitner, P., & Grogan, B. (February, 1999). ETSU's Make A Difference Project: A collaborative approach to developing positive behavioral support plans. A paper presented at the Joint Conference on Children and Youth with Disabilities from Birth through 21, Nashville, TN. Currently Funded Projects Fox, J.J., Hales, C., & Blevins, L. The ETSU "Make a Difference" Project: Technical Assistance for Schools and Families of Children and Youth with Emotional/Behavioral Challenges, Tennessee Department of Education. Approved and funded, $128,247. July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001. Fox, J.J. A Replication and Dissemination of a Model of In-service Training and Technical Assistance to Prevent Challenging Behaviors in Young Children with Disabilities. Sub-contract with the University of Minnesota. Approved and funded, $33,000. November 1, 1999 - October 31, 2000. |