APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Self-Reported Problem Behavior and Disciplinary Incidents: Exploring the Role of Special Education Status and District Staffing
- Fanwen Zhang
University of Connecticut - Anne Berset
University of Connecticut - Isabelle Aragon-Menzel
University of Connecticut - Sihui Lyu
UConn Storrs - Yuanyuan Zhang
University of Connecticut - Beth Russell
University of CT
Abstract
This study examined whether special education status or district staffing shapes the link between children’s self-reported problem behavior and disciplinary incidents among 3,112 students. Self-reported behavior strongly predicted disciplinary involvement, and no moderation effects emerged, indicating consistent associations across student subgroups and district contexts.
