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Advanced Classroom Mgt. EDUC 001.51, CRN 16363

$235
Geared primarily for professionals (e.g., regular or special educators, instructional assistants, school psychologists, counselors) serving children and youths presenting behavior problems in the school or community, this course focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions (often lumped together under the rubric “social skills”) with an emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Since previous knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral (operant) concepts and strategies is required, it is strongly recommended that you take an introductory behavior management course to learn the basic terms and concepts of behavior management prior to taking this advanced course. •Students have 6 months to complete course from the time of registration; •You must have an overall exam score of 70% with no individual exam score below 60% to pass; •We recommend that you check with your school district/supervisor to verify which level you should enroll in (Undergraduate Professional Development Level or Graduate Professional Development Level).

Advanced Classroom Mgt. EDUC 001.52, CRN 16364

$295
Focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions with emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral concepts and strategies is required. Strongly recommended that participants have completed an introductory behavior management course prior to taking this course. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

Attention Deficit Disorder EDUC 002.51, CRN 16365

$235
Achieve a better understanding of ADD and intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change. Covers the history of the disorder, accepted methods to assess and identify students with the disorder, and various methods, medications, and strategies that are currently used to treat it. For situations in which services beyond what can be provided in the classroom are required, the referral process for getting help for the student will be addressed. Reference materials include a list of resources for both teachers and parents. 30 Undergraduate Level PDP’s. Students must achieve at least an average 70% in all exams with no exam below 60%.

Attention Deficit Disorder EDUC 002.52, CRN 16366

$295
Achieve a better understanding of ADD and intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change. Covers the history of the disorder, accepted methods to assess and identify students with the disorder, and various methods, medications, and strategies that are currently used to treat it. For situations in which services beyond what can be provided in the classroom are required, the referral process for getting help for the student will be addressed. Reference materials include a list of resources for both teachers and parents. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

Autism & Aspergers Disorder EDUC 003.51, CRN 16367

$235
Explores the characteristics and learning styles associated with the disorder, communication weaknesses, and successful intervention strategies that enhance more appropriate behavior. This course also provides resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who seek more help or information. 30 Undergraduate Level PDP’s. Students must achieve at least an average 70% in all exams with no exam below 60%.

Autism & Aspergers Disorder EDUC 003.52, CRN 16368

$295
Explores the characteristics and learning styles associated with the disorder, communication weaknesses, and successful intervention strategies that enhance more appropriate behavior. This course also provides resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who seek more help or information. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

Behavior is Language EDUC 004.52, CRN 16369

$314
Learn behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles, increase classroom control, and reduce your workloads and burnout. Helps you, as well as students, find creative, effective solutions to behavioral problems. 55 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%

Behavior is Language:Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (UPDL 45 PDP's online) EDUC 004.51, CRN 15205

$265
This course is designed to give the learner a new perspective on student behavior and effective tools to facilitate positive student change. Taught by Mick R. Jackson MS/ED, this course provides a developmental framework to help the learner understand what students are trying to communicate through the "language" of their behavior. Topics covered include behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, reduce educator workload, and help prevent burnout. After successfully completing this course, the educator and his/her students will be better equipped to find and implement creative, effective solutions to behavioral problems. •Students have 6 months to complete course from the time of registration; •You must have an overall exam score of 70% with no individual exam score below 60% to pass; •We recommend that you check with your school district/supervisor to verify which level you should enroll in (Undergraduate Professional Development Level or Graduate Professional Development Level) and whether or not these course offerings will meet your district requirements for state certificate re-licensure




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