Academic Instruction and Intervention

Catalog description

This course complements the school-based intervention sequence for students enrolled in the School Psychology doctoral program. Academic Instruction and Intervention complements the school-based intervention sequence for students enrolled in the School Psychology doctoral program. This course covers the theoretical and empirical foundation for effective instruction, academic skills assessment, and academic intervention for K-12 students. This course will provide an overview of specific teaching behaviors associated with positive student outcomes and provide a framework for assessing those behaviors. In addition, this course will explore effective academic interventions for students who need support beyond what is typically provided in the classroom environment. Coursework will emphasize theoretical and empirical issues; however, students will also work to apply intervention skills in practice.