Positive Behavior Supports

Catalog description

This course defines the legal requirements and best practices for supporting students with behavior challenges. Candidates will begin by learning the essential components of person-centered planning, defining goals to achieve positive and student-centered outcomes. The essential elements of functional behavior assessment, developing individualized behavior plans, implementing evidence-based behavior intervention strategies, and evaluating outcomes and problem-solving implementation will be reviewed and practiced. Candidates will also develop an understanding of the legal obligations around discipline and students with disabilities and the role of the Education Specialist teacher in the process.