Even the very best teachers cannot prevent all behavior problems. Thus, at one time or another they have to use corrective techniques, with the goals of stopping or decreasing the current misbehavior and reducing the likelihood of its reoccurrence. Achieving those goals typically calls for the continuation of preventive techniques but also often for punitive consequences. In light of the many limitations of punitive consequences, the most effective teachers and schools use punitive consequences only in combination with more positive techniques for teaching and reinforcing more desired behaviors. Combining positive techniques with punitive techniques in the correction of misbehavior helps develop social and emotional competencies, but also a positive school climate. This chapter includes a discussion of the advantages and limitations of the use of punitive consequences, guidance on the effective use or corrective techniques, and a large number of research-supported interventions for responding to mild to serious behavior problems.