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Brandi Simonsen publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brandi Simonsen sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 108 publications — 17th percentile

17% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Brandi Simonsen D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Brandi Simonsen sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 36 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Overview

Brandi Simonsen is affiliated with the University of Connecticut in the United States. Their research focuses primarily on behavioral and psychological studies, with a particular emphasis on developmental and educational psychology, autism spectrum disorder research, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and disability education and employment. They also explore collaborative teaching and inclusion, family and disability support, and teacher education and leadership studies.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the fields of psychology and social sciences, with 25 publications in psychology and 14 in social sciences. Subfields of study include developmental and educational psychology, education, cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry and mental health, and clinical psychology.

Brandi Simonsen's work appears regularly in several academic journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Beyond Behavior
  • Intervention in School and Clinic
  • Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
  • Teacher Education and Special Education The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
  • Educational Research and Evaluation

Their recent research papers cover a variety of topics within their areas of expertise. Notable publications include:

  • "Professional development for classroom management: a review of the literature," 2020, Educational Research and Evaluation
  • "An Exploration of the Relationship between PBIS and Discipline Outcomes for Students With Disabilities," 2021, Remedial and Special Education
  • "Initial validation of the Classroom Management Observation Tool (CMOT)," 2020, School Psychology
  • "Supporting Students With Disabilities With Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in the Classroom: Lessons Learned From Research and Practice," 2021, Beyond Behavior
  • "Reinforcement Foundations of a Function-Based Behavioral Approach for Students With Challenging Behavior," 2020, Beyond Behavior

The scientist has worked with several frequent co-authors, including:

  • Jennifer Freeman
  • Sandra Sears
  • Katherine Meyer
  • Laura Kern
  • Sarah Wilkinson

Best Publications

  • Evidence-Based Practices in Classroom Management: Considerations for Research to Practice.

    Brandi Simonsen;Sarah Fairbanks;Amy Briesch;Diane Myers

  • Pre-Service Teacher Training in Classroom Management: A Review of State Accreditation Policy and Teacher Preparation Programs.

    Jennifer Freeman;Brandi Simonsen;Donald E. Briere;Ashley S. MacSuga-Gage

  • Examining the Impact of Policy and Practice Interventions on High School Dropout and School Completion Rates A Systematic Review of the Literature

    Jennifer Freeman;Brandi Simonsen

  • Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports: Primary Systems and Practices.

    Brandi Simonsen;George Sugai;Madeline Negron

  • Relationship Between School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Academic, Attendance, and Behavior Outcomes in High Schools

    Jennifer Freeman;Brandi Simonsen;D. Betsy McCoach;George Sugai

  • Increasing Teachers' Use of Praise with a Response-to-Intervention Approach

    Diane M. Myers;Brandi Simonsen;George Sugai

  • PBIS in Alternative Education Settings: Positive Support for Youth with High-Risk Behavior

    Brandi Simonsen;George Sugai

  • Illinois Statewide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Evolution and Impact on Student Outcomes across Years.

    Brandi Simonsen;Lucille Eber;Anne C. Black;George Sugai

  • Examining the Effects of Teacher-Directed Opportunities to Respond on Student Outcomes: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

    Ashley S. MacSuga-Gage;Brandi Simonsen

  • Teaching Teachers to Use Prompts, Opportunities to Respond, and Specific Praise

    Brandi Simonsen;Diane Myers;Carla DeLuca

  • School-Wide Positive Behavior Support in an Alternative School Setting A Case Study

    Brandi Simonsen;Lisa Britton;Dale Young

  • Multitiered Support Framework for Teachers' Classroom-Management Practices: Overview and Case Study of Building the Triangle for Teachers.

    Brandi Simonsen;Ashley S. MacSuga-Gage;Donald E. Briere;Jennifer Freeman

  • Increasing New Teachers' Specific Praise Using a within-School Consultation Intervention.

    Donald E. Briere;Brandi Simonsen;George Sugai;Diane Myers

  • Comparing a Behavioral Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) Intervention to Standard Practice in an Urban Middle School Setting Using an Experimental Group Design.

    Brandi Simonsen;Diane Myers;Donald E. Briere

  • An Analysis of the Relationship Between Implementation of School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and High School Dropout Rates,

    Jennifer Freeman;Brandi Simonsen;D. Betsy McCoach;George Sugai

  • Exploring the relationship between school discipline referrals and delinquency.

    Jeffery R. Sprague;Hill M. Walker;Steve Stieber;Brandi Simonsen

  • Effective Teaching Practices: Effective Teaching Practices that Promote a Positive Classroom Environment:

    Ashley S. Macsuga-Gage;Brandi Simonsen;Donald E. Briere

  • Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support in an Alternative School Setting: An Evaluation of Fidelity, Outcomes, and Social Validity of Tier 1 Implementation

    Melanie S. Farkas;Brandi Simonsen;Scott Migdole;Mary E. Donovan

  • Replication of Special Education Research Necessary but Far Too Rare

    Matthew C. Makel;Jonathan A. Plucker;Jennifer Freeman;Allison Lombardi

  • The Effects of Self-Monitoring on Teachers’ Use of Specific Praise:

    Brandi Simonsen;Ashley S. MacSuga;Lindsay M. Fallon;George Sugai

  • School-Wide Positive Behavior Support

    Brandi M. Simonsen;George Sugai

Frequent Co-Authors

George Sugai
George Sugai University of Connecticut
Michael D. Coyne
Michael D. Coyne University of Connecticut
Robert H. Horner
Robert H. Horner University of Oregon
Timothy J. Lewis
Timothy J. Lewis University of Missouri
Kent McIntosh
Kent McIntosh University of Oregon
Joseph W. Madaus
Joseph W. Madaus University of Connecticut
Robert D. Putnam
Robert D. Putnam Harvard University
D. Betsy McCoach
D. Betsy McCoach University of Connecticut
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Sandra M. Chafouleas University of Connecticut
Amy M. Briesch
Amy M. Briesch Northeastern University

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