Behavior Management
(Self-Paced MODULE)
Introduction
The “Behavior Management” self paced module aims to educate paraeducators about various aspects of behavior management. It covers topics such as understanding what behavior is, its different functions, how to identify and analyze antecedents and consequences, the role of sensory systems, and different systems of behavior intervention and support. The module also provides practical strategies for increasing positive behaviors and decreasing problematic behaviors. It emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma-informed practices, collecting and analyzing data, and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). The ultimate goal is to help paraeducators work as an active part of any behavior management team and create supportive and effective learning environments for all students.
Behavior Management
(Self-Paced MODULE)
Objectives Based on Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Paraeducator Competencies:
- Understanding Behavior: Define and differentiate between broad and specific examples of behavior.
- CEC Competencies:
- Foundations
- Development and Characteristics of Learners
- Functional Behavior Assessment: Identify the functions of behavior (sensory, escape, attention, tangible) and analyze the antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) relationship.
- CEC Competencies:
- Assessment
- Instructional Strategies
- CEC Competencies:
- Implementation of Behavior Plans: Implement strategies to increase positive behaviors (“Go” behaviors) and decrease challenging behaviors (“Stop” behaviors).
- CEC Competencies:
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Environment and Social Interactions
- CEC Competencies:
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to student behavior to inform interventions.
- CEC Competencies:
- Assessment
- Professional and Ethical Practice
- CEC Competencies:
- De-escalation Techniques: Apply de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- CEC Competencies:
- Learning Environment and Social Interactions
- CEC Competencies:
- Trauma-Informed Practices: Understand and implement trauma-informed practices to support students with trauma-related issues.
- CEC Competencies:
- Development and Characteristics of Learners
- Learning Environment and Social Interactions
- CEC Competencies:
- Sensory Considerations: Recognize the impact of sensory systems on behavior and provide appropriate accommodations.
- CEC Competencies:
- Development and Characteristics of Learners
- Instructional Strategies
- CEC Competencies:
- Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with teachers and team members to implement behavior management strategies.
- CEC Competencies:
- Professional and Ethical Practice
- CEC Competencies:
- Understanding Behavior: Define and differentiate between broad and specific examples of behavior.
Glossary List:
- Antecedent: Something that happens before a behavior.
- Behavior: How people act when they interact with each other.
- Consequence: What happens after a behavior.
- Go Behaviors: Behaviors that increase fun, function, learning, and living experiences at school.
- Stop Behaviors: Behaviors that put a stop to fun, function, learning, and living at school.
- Function of Behavior: The reason why a behavior occurs (sensory, escape, attention, tangible).
- Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP): Practices that help educators create physically and psychologically safe environments.
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP): A plan designed to address specific behavioral issues.
- De-escalation Strategies: Techniques used to reduce the intensity of challenging behaviors.
- Sensory Systems: The systems that process sensory information from the environment.