SED 260 Positive Behav Supports Yng Ch

This course will address the social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children by examining the range of abilities and challenges that are observed in home and school settings. The course will address the developmental differences observed in young children as well as specific mental health concerns, disabilities and behavior challenges that all teachers must address in their classrooms. Specific methods for assessing behavioral differences, understanding the function of the behavior, and determining appropriate strategies to guide and manage challenging behavior in home and school settings will be explored. Attention will be given to school-based models to address behavior including PBS and response to intervention programs as well as curricula and interventions to assist young children in developing social emotional competence and self-regulation. Candidates complete a functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan based on a semester long process of observing one child, collecting data, and analyzing the data. Candidates also implement social learning activities and lessons for individual and group instruction. An 18-hour field experience is required. Prerequisites: SED 146, CSD 235, EPY 245, ECE 253. Pre or Co-requisite: SEE 350.