School of Education and Social Sciences
Graduate

Term: Summer 2026
Session: Mid-Summer, 8 Week (Jun 01 - Jul 24)
Start Date: Monday, Jun 01, 2026
End Date: Friday, Jul 24, 2026
Availability: Online
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This course was developed to provide the future special educator with the skills for utilizing positive behavior supports in the management of their learning environment. By studying the causes of behaviors future teachers will have a deeper understanding of how to prepare their students with self-determination skills and how to reduce challenging behaviors. The class will examine research-based/teacher-tested procedures strategies and discipline models. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) behavior supports antecedent management and encouraging positive alternative behaviors will be addressed. Effective prevention and intervention strategies will be emphasized. This course will equip the aspiring teacher to design instruction and supports in order to encourage positive changes in classroom behavior.Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED06063 Credits