The classroom strategies presented in this program were selected from among those that have empirical evidence of effectiveness. The purpose of this condensed program is to describe student management programs that work effectively to prevent the future occurrence of antisocial behavior and resolve minor behavioral problems in the classroom. Emphasis is on teaching students how to behave rather than how not to behave, in order to develop a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. Currently there are four modules available:
• Module One: Establishing Classrooms for Student Achievement
◦ Module Two: Reinforcement and Total Classroom Management Strategies
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The classroom strategies presented in this program were selected from among those that have empirical evidence of effectiveness. The purpose of this condensed program is to describe student management programs that work effectively to prevent the future occurrence of antisocial behavior and resolve minor behavioral problems in the classroom. Emphasis is on teaching students how to behave rather than how not to behave, in order to develop a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. Currently there are four modules available:
• Module One: Establishing Classrooms for Student Achievement
◦ Module Two: Reinforcement and Total Classroom Management Strategies
◦ Module ... Read More »

The classroom strategies presented in this program were selected from among those that have empirical evidence of effectiveness. The purpose of this condensed program is to describe student management programs that work effectively to prevent the future occurrence of antisocial behavior and resolve minor behavioral problems in the classroom. Emphasis is on teaching students how to behave rather than how not to behave, in order to develop a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. Currently there are four modules available: Module One: Establishing Classrooms for Student Achievement; Module Two: Reinforcement and Total Classroom Management Strategies; Module Three: Using Positive ...

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This series of podcasts began in 2009 and its current topics include (a) Implementing and Sustaining Effective Programs and Services That Promote Good Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes for Young Children with Special Needs; and (b) Using a Response to Intervention Framework to Promote Young Childrenâ?s Social Development: The Teaching Pyramid Model.  (TACSEI is a project of  the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida.  It is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.)

Short training packages are available that include PowerPoint slides with accompanying note pages, activities, and handouts, which provide a trainer with the materials needed to conduct a short staff development program on a focused topic. The 21 Kits address various practices in classroom behavior management and social/emotional adjustment in children. (The Center on Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning at Vanderbilt University is funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.)

Universal screening enables service providers and families to quickly identify difficulties and implement strategies that are likely to lessen the probability of long-term negative outcomes, including severe persistent challenging behaviors. The purpose of this document is to provide a brief overview of the use of screening and to help administrators and teachers choose appropriate instruments for implementing a screening program.   (TACSEI is a project of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.  It is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.)

Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools was funded by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help high schools, school districts, and their partners design and implement strategies to prevent suicide and promote behavioral health among their students

Edutopia notes that â?It's not enough to simply fill students' brains with facts. Educators must also help children develop the skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts nonviolently, and make responsible decisions.â? Accordingly, these two videos address (a) An Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning, and (b) Smart Hearts: Social and Emotional Learning Overview. (Edutopia is published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, an independent, nonprofit operating entity located in San Rafael, California.)

Here you will find information and select resources that have been compiled specifically with the needs of trainers and technical assistance providers in mind.  These freely available materials  on social-emotional interventions for young children include:  (a) PowerPoint presentations with handouts; (b) tools; (c) web presentations; and (d) other resources.  Two videos are also available for purchase.  (TACSEI is a project of  the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida.  It is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.)

Started in 2000, this site was created to disseminate information about characteristics, assessment, and research-based interventions and services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.  A series of training modules has been developed on: (a) characteristics; (b) assessment; (c) academic interventions; (d) behavioral interventions; (e) communication interventions; (f) environmental interventions; and (g) social interventions.  Each module contains an introduction, overview, lecture, quiz, frequently asked questions, references, and forum.  Click the topics at the top of the page to enter each module.  (ICAN is a collaborative effort among ...

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CSEFEL has developed an evidence-based, user-friendly parent training series of six sessions to help professionals working with parents promote positive and effective parenting behaviors. They are designed to give parents general information on key strategies that may be used with all children. A facilitatorâ?s guide, family workbook and six modules are available. The modules include PowerPoints, scripts, activities, and some include role plays. Some also include videos. Many of these materials are available in Spanish. (Located at Vanderbilt University, this Center is a five-year project funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, ...

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These modules were designed based on input gathered during focus groups with program administrators, training/technical assistance providers, early educators, and family members about the types and content of training that would be most useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of young children. The content of the modules is consistent with evidence-based practices identified through a thorough review of the literature. Presenters' presentations, PowerPoints, module scripts, handouts, video clips, and evaluation forms are included. The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations of Learning (CSEFEL) is a national resource center for disseminating research and evidence-based practices ...

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This is a series of webinars on the social emotional development of young children. The series was developed in response to the emerging body of research related to the importance of social emotional development as a stepping stone to positive outcomes for young children.

The Perkins’ series of on-demand webcasts are presented by experts in the field of visual impairment and deafblindness.  Depending on whether your interests are  professional or personal, you will find topics of interest.  Among the current topics are: (a) Accessible Science: Life Science; (b) Adapted Physical Education; (c) Creating Vocational Portfolios for Students with Significant Disabilities; (d) Early Literacy for Students with Multiple Disabilities or Deafblindness; (e) mealtime skills; (f) social skills; and others.  (Founded in 1832, the Perkins School for the Blind is residential and day school located in Watertown, Massachusetts.)

This site offers a large number of freely available audiovisuals, web-based presentations, workshops and conference presentations.  Among the topics are (a) Using a Response to Intervention Framework to Promote Young Children’s Social Development; (b) Teaching Tools: Developing Targeted and Individualized Interventions; (c) A Systems Approach to Improving Services for Young Children; (d) Supporting Implementation Fidelity: Coaching Early Educators; (e) Effective Interventions for Promoting Social Development: Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices; (f) Coaching Teachers in the Teaching Pyramid Model; (g) Implementation of Preschool Positive Behavior Supports; (h) Using ...

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