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This course will provide tools for a comprehensive functional analysis of  chronic absenteeism, intervention strategies, and the role and responsibility of school staff.  Through class discussions, reflections, readings, case studies and assignments, students will examine and analyze school absenteeism and the impact on academic, social and emotional functioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Required Texts:\\n\\nKearney,Christopher A., Helping School Refusing Children \u0026amp; Their Parents, A Guide for School-based Professionals, .Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 26, 2016).\\n \\n\\nKearney,Christopher A.,Managing School Absenteeism at Multiple Tiers, An Evidence-Based and Practical Guide for Professionals, Oxford University Press; 1 edition (March 19, 2008).\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8961,\"3\":[null,0],\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":12}'\u003eRequired Texts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKearney,Christopher A., Helping School Refusing Children \u0026amp; Their Parents, A Guide for School-based Professionals, .Oxford University Press; 1 edition (May 26, 2016).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKearney,Christopher A.,Managing School Absenteeism at Multiple Tiers, An Evidence-Based and Practical Guide for Professionals, Oxford University Press; 1 edition (March 19, 2008).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitchburg State University - 3 graduate credits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meg Kennedy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28777416641,"sku":"PRDV 6256E","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/3295\/products\/Classroom.jpg?v=1481577999"},{"product_id":"stressed-out-teachers-and-students-strategies-to-manage-and-reduce-stress","title":"Stressed Out Teachers and Students: Strategies to Manage and Reduce Stress","description":"\u003cp\u003eStress levels for educators and students continue to be on the rise.  This course explores the physiological and psychological causes of stress as well as analyzing the major sources of stress for educators and students.  The stress response and its impact on the learning process will be addressed.   Educators will learn how to identify negative thinking and behavioral patterns that contribute to stress for themselves and their students.  Exercises for creating more positive thinking patterns will be introduced and specific relaxation strategies that benefit educators and students will be introduced and practiced.  At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to develop a stress reduction plan for both themselves and their students.  The contents of this course align with the DESE’s core strategies of promoting educator development and supporting social-emotional learning, health and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stress Management for Teachers: A Proactive Guide (Guilford Press, New York). Herman, Keith C. \u0026amp; Reinke, W.M. 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This course is designed to introduce educators to disruptive behavior disorders, to analyze how these disorders impact students in the classroom, and to focus on implementing multi-tiered interventions. Students will study the disorders classified as Behavior Disorders by the DSM 5 including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), ADHD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Assessment practices and evidence-based intervention models which can be utilized to support families, target whole classrooms and individual students will be examined throughout the course. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to design intervention strategies that will support students to be successful in the classroom. 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