Description
This course provides teacher candidates with an overview of functional behavior assessment strategies effective with children in PreK-Grade 8 educational settings. The course addresses behaviors typically associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotional disorders and other related conditions. Candidates will learn and practice strategies for conducting behavioral assessments, response to intervention, and how to promote generalization and maintenance of learned positive behaviors. The course will also emphasize consultation and collaboration with families, school personnel and related services personnel as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
Pre-requisite: EDU 200 and EDU 205