Training Course
Syllabus:
Attendance at the seminar on writing behavioral plans for children who demonstrate aggressive behavior will provide the participants with an opportunity to learn about and practice writing effective behavior plans. Plans that are designed to address school-wide and classroom behavior challenges related to reducing aggressive behavior of students and increasing prosocial behavior have been effective in reducing school violence and increasing opportunities for teaching and learning. Participants in the seminar will walk away from the seminar with practical ideas and materials that can immediately be applied in their setting.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
I. Characteristics Of Children With Aggressive Behavior In Minnesota
A. Children Who Engage In Aggressive Behavior (Bullying, Harassment, Conduct Disorders)
B. Children In General Education Who Demonstrate Aggressive Behavior
C. Minnesota Criteria For Emotional Or Behavioral Disorders And Special Education Eligibility
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
II. Assessment Of Aggressive Behavior In Children
A. Identification Of Social Competence Strengths And Deficits In Children Who Engage In Aggressive Behavior
1. Understanding The Purpose Of Aggressive Behavior
2. Assessment Strategies
B. Interpreting Assessment Results
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
III. Using Assessment Data To Develop Behavior Change Plans
A. Definition Of Target Behaviors
B. Behavioral Objectives To Address Target Behavior
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
IV. Research-Based Interventions Designed To Manage Aggressive Behavior
A. Proactive Interventions
B. Educative Interventions
C. Consequence Interventions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
V. Ethical Considerations Related To Written Behavior Intervention Plans For Children
With Aggressive Behavior
A. Use Of Practices That Are Not Supported By The Research
1. Seclusion And Isolation Timeout
2. Physical Restraint
3. Suspension And Expulsion
B. Use Of Practices That Are Supported By The Research
1. Proactive Behavior Management
2. Alternatives To Suspension
3. Medication
4. Therapeutic Interventions
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
VI. Writing Behavior Plans 1
A. Positive Behavior Support Plans
B. Collaboration Among Teachers, Administrators, Parents, And Support Staff
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
VII. Writing Behavior Plans 2
A. Minnesota Behavior Intervention Plans
B. Collaboration Among Teachers, Administrators, Parents, And Support Staff
C. Individualized Education Plans
1. Individual Education Plans (IEP)
2. Interagency Individual Intervention Plans (IIIP)
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
VIII. Writing Behavior Plans 3
A. Case Study
B. Applied Practice Activity |