SED 512 Classrm Mngmnt Individ Behav

A course designed to provide the student with a general overview of formal behavioral assessments, the use of functional behavioral assessment, and the development of behavior intervention plans. An additional emphasis is placed upon the diagnosis of students with disabilities, the establishment, and the evaluation of positive classroom environments through the use of applied behavior analysis and other techniques used to promote positive social interactions of students with disabilities. These techniques are rooted in the historical, social and legal foundations of special education. School-wide positive behavior supports will provide the framework for understanding the more individualized focus for students with more intensive needs. Content related to NYSED requirements for training on autism spectrum disorders is included in this course. A 15-hour field experience is required Prerequisite: Fingerprint clearance. Fall, Spring, Summer. (3 credits)

Credits

3