Positive Behavior Supports

Catalog description

The online course outcomes and goals are aligned with the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) K-12 Special Education Course Competencies as well as Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards and CEEDAR High Leverage Practices (HLP’s). The candidate will examine the biological, neurological, and psychological foundations of behaviors for appropriate communication and management strategies, aligned with instructional practices. This course provides the candidate with skills that include a legal framework essential to developing positive behavior supports and self-management outcomes for students with special needs. The establishment of a consistent, organized, and respectful learning environment for students by the candidate is a focus while providing positive and constructive feedback to guide students’ learning and behavior. A functional analysis of behavior that leads to a positive behavior intervention plan is the major course activity and key assessment required in this course. Collaborative practices that lead to critical partnerships with students, families, educators, and agencies are investigated through skill development and self-analysis. Field experience is required for this course.