To increase participant’s knowledge of assessing, designing, and implementing positive behavioral supports as outlined in the following Exceptional Student Educator Competencies revised in 2009:

  1. Analyze the legal and ethical issues pertaining to positive behavior-management strategies and disciplinary actions.
  2. Identify data collection strategies for assessing student behavior.
  3. Analyze individual and group data to select and evaluate proactive interventions that foster appropriate behavior.
  4. Identify and interpret the essential elements of a functional behavior assessment and a behavior intervention plan.
  5. Recognize the various concepts and models of positive behavior management.