Description
This course will provide students with instruction on how to apply basic behavior principles to prevent and resolve behavior challenges. Students will learn: basic principles of functional assessment of behavior problems, how to select meaningful reinforcers to increase or decrease behaviors, how to monitor progress in order to make data-based decisions, and the use of evidence-based strategies such as Applied Behavior Analysis, as they develop behavior intervention plans to promote student success. Particular emphasis will be placed on positive behavior supports at the individual, classroom and school-wide level.