Required for License(s):
Biology/Chemistry/Earth and Space Science/English/General Science/High School Mathematics/History/Humanities/Math & Science/Middle School Mathematics/Middle School Mathematics/Science/Moderate Disabilities – Additional License/Moderate Disabilities – Initial/Physics/Social Sciences (5-12)
Description
This course provides an overview of the research and best practices for assessing; planning; problem-solving; and implementing individual, classroom and school-wide positive behavior support. Federal and state legislation and regulations are examined with particular attention to their impact in the design and implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities.
This course includes a pre-practicum field-based experience.
Credits
This course may be taken either as part of a Licensure Program or as an individual course for PDPs. Graduate Credit through Fitchburg State University is available at additional cost; Master’s Degree and CAGS options are available.
Cost and Registration
This course is included in your CES Initial Licensure tuition cost if it is required for your program. If you are a Licensure Enrollee and your account is in good standing, please indicate your status when registering for the course.
This course may also be taken individually for professional development and/or license renewal.
Course Structure
This course includes a mix of asynchronous and synchronous online learning experiences. The first synchronous meeting session will be held at 97 Hawley St. in Northampton (pending COVID guidance) with the remaining three via Google Meet.
Coursework begins on the course start date. You will be required to log in and complete activities prior to the first online synchronous session. Please reserve all meeting dates listed.