A Deeper Look at Procedure and Practice in Functional Behavior Assessment
In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, PH. D. discusses "Conducting and Documenting Functional Behavioral Assessment." In this session, he begins with a review of what was discussed in the previous session. He then moves into a deeper analysis of the Functional Behavior Assessment.
A Working Model for Manifestation Determination
In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, Ph. D. discusses "A Working Model for Manifestation Determination." He begins by introducing the history and proper implementation of the model. Dr. Hartwig delves into the process of determining if the behavior is caused by the child's disability or if the behavior is independent and not related to the disability. He concludes his presentation by discussing the fulcrum of process and reminds teachers that they must take a balanced approach about a child's behavior.
Behavior Intervention Plans
In this course, Dr. Eric Hartwig, Administrator of Pupil Services/Psychologist of Marathon County Special Education in Wausau, Wisconsin discusses the Behavior Intervention Plan - the final piece in the Balancing Procedural Expectations with Positive Practice series. Using various examples and detailed explanation, Dr. Hartwig provides many practical techniques for developing an effective Behavior Intervention Plan and examines both the short and long version. He also discusses ways to measure progress.
Understanding the NCSC Alternative Assessment Curriculum and Instruction Resources
The National Center and State Collaborative is a project led by five centers and twenty-six states to build an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The goal of the NCSC project is to ensure that students with the most significant cognitive disabilities achieve increasingly higher academic outcomes and leave high school ready for post-secondary options.
This course, presented by NCSC Consultant Mindy Roden, Ph.D., was recorded on July 29-30, 2014 in the AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas. It provides a detailed overview of the NCSC resources available to assist special education teachers with alternate assessments while enabling teachers to meet the needs of their individual students and the expectations of the Common Core State Standards.
Defining and Understanding Behavior
This course is the first module of the Basic Functional Behavioral Assessment to Behavior Intervention Planning series. It provides an in-depth guide to understanding and defining behaviors using the Functional Behavioral Assessment, or FBA, in accordance with Arkansas law. Participants are encouraged to complete the activities within the corresponding manual in order to learn how to define and understand behaviors by identifying their routines, antecedents, consequences, functions, and setting events.
This course, presented by behavior support specialist Allison Mears, was recorded on May 19, 2015 at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway, Arkansas.
Functional Behavioral Assessment: Interviewing and Observing
This course is the second module of the Basic Functional Behavioral Assessment to Behavior Intervention Planning series. This course provides details for interviewing and observing during the Functional Behavioral Assessment, or FBA, process. Participants are encouraged to review the corresponding manual, as it contains various interview tools and recording forms that are available to assist in interviewing and observing behavior.
This course, presented by behavior support specialist Allison Mears, was recorded on May 19, 2015 at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway, Arkansas.
Critical Features of Behavior Intervention Planning
This course is the third module of the Basic Functional Behavioral Assessment to Behavior Intervention Planning series. This course focuses on the critical features of the Behavior Intervention Plan, or BIP, including the Competing Behavior Pathway and function-based behavior interventions. Participants are encouraged to complete the activities and review the available strategies in the corresponding manual.
This course, presented by behavior support specialist Loretta Wallace, was recorded on May 19, 2015 at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway, Arkansas.
Function-Based Intervention
This course is the fourth module of the Basic Functional Behavioral Assessment to Behavior Intervention Planning series. This course takes a look at function-based interventions and strategies that must be included in a Behavior Intervention Plan, or BIP. The presenter provides details on prevention, teaching, and consequence strategies that are effective in supporting behavior interventions.
This course, presented by behavior support specialist Loretta Wallace, was recorded on May 19, 2015 at the Arkansas Educational Television Network in Conway, Arkansas.
Foundations in Special Education: Major Components of IDEA
This course is the first module in a series of three. The purpose of the series is to introduce and clarify various topics related to the foundations of special education.
In this course, Dr. Dia Jackson of American Institutes for Research describes different aspects of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) in detail. She begins with a review of several key special education terms and a brief history of special education. She goes on to discuss the major components of IDEA 2004.
This course was recorded on December 14, 2016 at AETN studios in Conway, AR.
Foundations in Special Education: Legal and Ethical Issues
This course is the second module in a series of three. The purpose of the series is to introduce and clarify various topics related to the foundations of special education.
In this course, Dr. Dia Jackson of American Institutes for Research focuses on legal and ethical considerations in special education. Dr. Jackson clarifies how several laws and court cases impacted students with disabilities and helped shape special education as we know it today. She also discusses ethical behavior in education and the responsibilities of mandated reporters.
This course was recorded on December 14, 2016 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.