DESIGNING AND MANAGING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

EDPSYCH 541

Application of behavioral analysis to educational situations for both exceptional and normal children and adolescents.

EDPSYCH/ELPA 780

Focuses on knowledge and skills teachers need to be leaders in their schools in facilitating the development of strong learning communities that include students, teachers, families, administrators, and other educators. Understand key concepts, theories, and models used in building and sustaining effective learning communities; develop skills in creating practices that contribute to effective teacher leadership; and identify and strengthen skills needed to lead schools to build learning communities that promote student learning.

EDPSYCH 742

Assessment methods and intervention strategies for children with academic skill problems in educational settings; practice in application of assessment and intervention approaches to case studies.

EDPSYCH 741

Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive assessments of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents; theoretical foundations; assessment procedures and instruments; diagnostic and eligibility criteria; early identification and intervention.

EDPSYCH 633

Examines promotion, prevention, and intervention approaches and strategies relating to how to best address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs within the school setting. Examine ways to promote positive development within students. Evaluate prevention programs and approaches and how to implement these in school settings. Explore systematic approaches for addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs once they are present. Explore these strategies at each level of K-12 education (i.e., elementary, middle, and high).