Abstract
Behaviour problems in school present a major challenge for educators. Even though many programs exist to help students with behaviour problems develop social and school related skills, many studies report the difficulties associated with maintenance and transfer of the learned skills. This study evaluated the effects of a social skills training program, used in conjunction with a teacher assistance team, to support transfer and reinforcement in the classroom of the skills learned, on the social competence, behaviours and academic achievement of secondary school students with behavioural problems. Results show a self‐reported increase of assertion and empathy for the experimental group but teachers and parents perceived no differences in behaviour problems, academic skills or social skills. Factors that may contribute to enhance the efficacy of this type of intervention are discussed.
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