Educators enrolled in this course will examine the key elements that lead to behavior problems and techniques to reduce behavior issues. This course will provide educators with tips, strategies, activities, and techniques to improve interactions with students and manage behavior in the classroom. This course will help educators create a positive culture in their classroom to make learning accessible to all students.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the root cause of behavioral issues. InTASC 1,2,6,9,10
• Develop a culture within their classroom that promotes a positive learning environment. InTASC 2,3,7
• Identify areas within their own curriculum that can enhance interactions and behavioral issues. InTASC 1,3,5,7,8
• Research strategies, activities, and techniques to manage behavior and reduce behavior problems. InTASC 1,5,6
• Reflect on their own teaching and interaction to better manage behavior in the classroom. InTASC 6,8,9
• Use strategies, activities, and techniques to make learning accessible to all students by reducing behavior problems. InTASC 2,3,4,5,7,8