EINSE 6143Positive Behavior Support

Catalog

The course focuses on social and emotional aspects of behavior in the classroom. Candidates learn preventative approaches, setting up a positive class climate, and addressing behaviors of concern in racially, culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Central themes and practices addressed include: trauma sensitivity; anti-racist and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices; restorative discipline; understanding behavior through the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA); developing Positive Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and supporting academic and social understanding skill development.