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2008 Course Schedule
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Addressing the Needs of Young Children
Who Engage in Challenging Behavior
Summer 2008 session:
June 2 to August 4, 2008
Deadline to register:
May 26
Fall 2008 session:
October 6 to December 8, 2008
Deadline to register:
September 29
Instructor: Emily Monn
Earn 24 clock hours (Certificate) |
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Course Description
Instructor
Credit
Cost
Additional Information
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Related Resources
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Course
Description
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This
online course provides students with an introduction
to information needed to evaluate behavior change programs that
are helpful with young children who produce challenging behavior.
The primary focus of the course will be functional behavioral
assessment procedures and a range of positive behavioral support
strategies.
Age range: The
course materials are best suited to those working with children in
the age range of two to seven years old. There is some material
suited to younger kids. All the material can also be considered
for older kids and lower elementary age.
Unfamiliar with distance learning and
online instruction?
"This was an
extremely valuable course in the population that I serve. Thanks
for all your hard work!"
--Course participant
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About the
Instructor
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Emily Monn is a Graduate
Research Assistant for CEED. She is currently working on the
grant Preventing Challenging Behavior in Rural Early Education
Settings. Her current research interests are addressing
challenging behavior in young children and children with
emotional behavior disorders. Emily received her M.S. in Applied
Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in 2005. In
2005, Emily also earned certification as a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in
Educational Psychology, Special Education track, at the
University of Minnesota.
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Credit
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This course is offered for 24
Clock Hours of continuing education credit.
The certificate is approved
and issued by the College of Education and Human Development at
the University of Minnesota.
Note: If you are from a
state other than MN, you may want to check with your licensing
board to verify that the same measurement standard will be
applied in your state for this credit.
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Fee
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$200, includes registration fee, CD-ROMs,
access to accompanying course web site, instructor-led
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Course Textbook
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The
required text for this course is:
Sandall, S., & Ostrosky, M.
(1999). Practical ideas for addressing challenging
behaviors. DEC Monograph Series, Division for Early
Childhood.
CEED has a
supply of copies of this book available to registered students
who would like to purchase a copy for $23.25 (plus tax if
applicable).
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Additional
Information
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Download a
course
informational flyer (pdf file)
2008 Online Course Schedule (pdf file)
Sample syllabus available upon request
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To Register
1. Download, print, and complete the
Registration Form.
2. Checks or purchase orders are
accepted (we currently do not accept credit card payments). Make check payable to "University of Minnesota."
3. If you are an international student
and would like to arrange a wire transfer of payment, please print
these wire transfer
instructions and include the EFT# on your registration form in
the space provided.
4. Mail or fax:
Fax purchase order and registration form to:
Karen Anderson, fax: 612-625-2093
Mail check and registration form to:
Karen Anderson
Center for Early Education and Development
University of Minnesota
Education Sciences Building, Suite 40
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-6617
Upon receipt of your registration, an
email confirmation notice will be sent to you.
Course packets are mailed the week
before the course begins and include all the materials and
information you need to get started on the course.
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Questions?
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If you have any questions on
registering for this course, please contact Karen Anderson, tech and
support for these courses, at 612-625-6617 or
ander352@umn.edu.
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