Course Objectives
- Participants will be able to:
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- Define behavior and the basic functions of behavior
- Define low-intensity behavior strategies and describe when they should be used
- Identify the fundamentals of low-intensity behavior strategies
- Identify and apply behavior strategies that are likely to address access as a function of low-intensity behavior
- Identify and apply behavior strategies that are likely to address avoidance as a function of low-intensity behavior
- Describe implementation goals for low-intensity behavior strategies and identify resources that support implementation
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- In order to:
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- Support student engagement and positive behavior through quick, calm, and instructional responses that prevent escalation and maintain instructional flow.
Agenda
- Introduction to Behavior and the Function of Behavior
- Introduction to Low-Intensity Behavior Strategies
- Identifying Low-Intensity Behaviors and When to Use Low-Intensity Strategies
- Fundamentals of Effective Low-Intensity Behavior Strategies
- Access as a Function of Behavior
- Low-Intensity Strategies That Provide Access
- Avoid as a Function of Behavior
- Low-Intensity Strategies That Support Avoidance Needs
- Implementing Low-Intensity Behavior Strategies
- Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring
- Application Activity: Student Scenario
- Wrap-Up and Additional Resources