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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Russ Fox is a Lecturer in applied behaviour analysis at Monash University. He is a trained primary school teacher with experience teaching and working in mainstream primary schools. Russ’ direct teaching experience has predominantly been in alternative education settings, specifically supporting primary and secondary students exhibiting behaviours of concern. He has worked extensively with teachers in a Capacity Building role delivering in-school teacher consultation to improve behaviour support in classrooms. A significant focus of this work was on supporting effective transitions within and to school. Russ was seconded into a Senior Policy role within the Department of Education and Training to develop policy and practical resources to support the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices in schools. His research interests include school-wide positive behaviour supports, multi-tiered systems of support, responsive teacher training, and the sustainability of implementation of evidence-based practices in education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Inclusive Education
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Response to Intervention
- Teacher Professional Development and Learning
- Functional Behavioural Assessment (FBA)
- Teleconsultation
- School-based interventions
- School-wide positive behaviour support
- Implementation science
- Positive Behaviour Support
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Implementation between the Queensland Department of Education and Monash University
Bloomfield, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yadav, N. (Project Manager), Leif, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fox, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hayward, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
17/06/25 → 19/06/29
Project: Research
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Engaged Classrooms through Effective Classroom Management
Fox, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Leif, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
18/12/24 → 19/12/26
Project: Research
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Building the Foundations of Rights-Based Behaviour Support in the Disability Sector
Fisher, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Leif, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Fox, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/06/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Inclusive Education in Australia and Malaysia: A Professional Development Program
Leif, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bloomfield, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fox, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cheong, S. (Project Manager)
15/09/25 → 19/09/25
Project: Consultancy
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Implementation of Behaviour Support Initiatives in Victorian Schools: A Case Study with Universal Protocols
Leif, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Fox, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bloomfield, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Exploring the epistemological significance of qualitative research in behavior analysis
Arnold-Saritepe, A., Leif, E., Carnett, A., Leadley, S., Sharp, R. & Fox, R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Behavior Analysis in Practice. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A positive behaviour support practice framework for disability and community services in Australia that prioritises human rights and evidence-based practices
Fisher, A., Louise, K., Dobek, M., McRae, J., Clissold, M., Reschke, K., Fox, R., Leif, E., Vassos, M., Ellis, J., Annear, K., Figueiredo, S., Cubis, L., Cheung, S. C., Spicer, M., Nankervis, K., McVilly, K. & Freeman, R., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 11, p. 2948-2959 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus) -
Coaching for positive behavioural support implementation: models in Australian school systems
Hepburn, L., Fox, R., Hayward, B., Last, T. & Wakefield, M., 1 Sept 2025, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 15, 2, p. 26 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Supporting the transition of children with developmental disabilities into their first year of schooling: a scoping review and recommendations for practice
Leif, E., Berger, E., Allen, K.-A., Fox, R., Feinberg, A., Chen, L. & Ng, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Supporting wellbeing of Australian school leaders through peer supervision
McKay, A., Leif, E., Allen, K. A. & Fox, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
Activities
- 1 Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Monash Submission the the Senate Education and Employment References Committee: The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms
Leif, E. (Fellow), Reupert, A. (Fellow), Allen, K.-A. (Fellow), Berger, E. (Fellow), Bloomfield, B. S. (Fellow), Lea, S. (Fellow), Rabba, A. S. (Fellow), Disney, L. (Fellow), Babaeff, R. (Fellow) & Fox, R. (Fellow)
2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Behaviour Management Episode 9: Supporting students with challenging behaviour
18/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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5 evidence-based ways teachers can help struggling students
Leif, E., Subban, P., Fox, R. & Sharma, U.
12/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature