Implementing Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom

Utilizing the components of sociocultural-inclusive positive behavior support, this course provides knowledge and practice of evidence-based strategies that promote successful social interactions and classroom behavior for young learners with behavioral challenges. Topics include an overview of typical/atypical behaviors and how to de-escalate atypical behaviors before they reach crisis level, creating a “safe space” classroom, and integrating social skills into the curriculum. Focus on practical application of positive behavior preventions and interventions in the classroom, reflection of best practices, and collaboration with socio- behavioral teams and families. Focus on disengagement and safety techniques. Skills to match the level of response to the level of behavior, focusing on de-escalation strategies and reintegration into the classroom. Strategies to continue teaching/supporting other students if a single student becomes agitated/disruptive

Course Number: EDUC-42603
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)

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2/24/2025 - 3/21/2025

$500

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  186512

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:

  Edwards, Kate, Recently served as a Program Director for UCLA Extension and was responsible for developing their special education curriculum.

  Kate Edwards, Ph.D., received her doctoral degree in Psychological Studies in Education from the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences (GSE&IS). She is the former program director for UCLA Extension, was responsible for developing special education curriculum for their education department. This curriculum included special education and general education California teaching credential programs, and certificate programs in autism, and emotional/behavior disorders. She also taught for UCLA Extension as well as the UCLA (GSE&IS). She currently teaches numerous courses for UC San Diego Extension such as Mainstreaming the Special Needs Child, California induction credential program courses, and autism and early childhood certificate courses, which she developed...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

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• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 2/25/2025.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  2/24/2025 - 3/21/2025
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.