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Doctoral Dissertation Defense
of
Jessalyn Newell

For the degree of

Doctor of Education
Interprofessional Leadership

Effective Techniques of Pax Good Behavior Game for Students with Behavioral Needs

February 5, 2025
6:00–8:00 P.M.

Effective Techniques of Pax Good Behavior Game for Students with Behavioral Needs

This dissertation explores the effective techniques of the PAX Good Behavior Game (PAX GBG, PAX) for students with Behavioral needs as taught in the tier-two setting and implemented in the general education tier-one setting. The study emphasizes the importance of providing students the opportunity and support for repetitive practice of self-regulation skills with positive interventions found in the PAX Kernels, which are the guiding principles of the PAX GBG. The study uses qualitative data to collect, analyze, and develop professional practices and positive supports for student behaviors. The findings indicate that through the use of consistent academic and PBIS language, behavioral expectations, and collaborative goal-setting students feel supported in an inclusive and positive school culture. Future research highlighting the implementation of PAX Kernels in multiple elementary schools with diversity and inclusion and a larger participant pool. Will expand upon the understanding of expected and unexpected behaviors in various settings. This study provides valuable insight into establishing effective techniques of PAX GBG for students with behavioral needs to be successful in the tier-one general education setting.