Course Details

SPED 545 Overview

This course will focus on knowledge of school-wide and individualized positive behavioral supports for students with Emotional-Behavioral Disabilities (EBD). Teacher candidates will also identify characteristics of students impacted by mental illness, trauma, poverty, and social-emotional learning needs. Candidates will apply understanding of behavioral and other needs to: (1) develop meaningful Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs), (2) evaluate social-emotional skills curriculum, instructional materials, and interventions, and (3) identify related community resources and supports.