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This course offers practical strategies relating to assessment, classroom management, and instructional technologies. Specific emphasis will be placed on empirically validated practices such as applied behavior analysis and explicit instruction. RATIONALE: Instruction and Behavior Are Linked This course has been designed as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Act 48 Professional Development Plan. Informal needs assessments conducted throughout Pennsylvania have indicated that both general and special educators could benefit from skill development in such areas as behavior management and explicit instruction. Both areas are critical to maintaining a quality educational environment. Behavior management skills are necessary to keep student behavior under control to facilitate learning; explicit instruction skills are necessary to facilitate content instruction in a number of areas such as reading and math. This course will empirically validate instructional strategies that highlight the essential link between behavior and instruction. The intended audience includes general and special educators in grades K-12.
Dr. Tracey E. Hall, Penn State, taught special education in resource and self-contained classrooms for students with mild and moderate disabilities prior to obtaining her degree. Additionally, Dr. Hall has served as a consultant for elementary through high school settings in explicit instruction, classroom discipline programs, curriculum-based measurement, and the integration of students with disabilities into general education classrooms. Her areas of research interest include instructional design, curriculum modification, alternative assessment procedures, and formative evaluation practices. Sherry L. Milchick is an educational consultant with the Instructional Support System of Pennsylvania. Her areas of interest and expertise are behavior support, autism, and leadership. She holds a national credential in applied behavior analysis and a supervisory certificate in special education, a master’s of education degree in special education from Mansfield State University, and a bachelor of science degree in special education from Penn State. Sherry has presented at the statewide Autism conference, at the statewide Instructional Support System conference, at intermediate units and school districts, and is coordinating School-Wide Effective Behavior Support team training in the central region. Previously, Sherry served as the supervisor of special education in a public school district; and, prior to that, as a special education teacher in elementary and secondary public school settings for twelve years. Classroom Management: Key to an Effective Instructional Environment will meet from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on the following dates: October 7, 14, and November 18, 2000. The class will also meet for two special evening sessions, from 5:30–8:30 p.m., on October 25 and November 8, 2000. Two class sessions will be provided on videotape. This course will be delivered by satellite downlink to the following sites across Pennsylvania: ·
Penn State Berks, Reading Pennsylvania Tuition—$309 per graduate credit for Pennsylvania residents ($927 for 3 credits) Great Valley Tuition—The following tuition rates apply ONLY TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN A DEGREE GRAD PROGRAM AT GREAT VALLEY: $385 per graduate credit for Pennsylvania residents in a Penn State Great Valley Graduate Program ($1,155 for 3 credits) Computer
Fee—$39 charged to all students taking 1–4 credits Check, money order, MasterCard, or VISA may be used to pay the fee. To register, complete this printable registration form and return to address below. Fax registrations must be accompanied by credit card payment information. You may also call to register with your credit card. You will be notified promptly of any cancellations, schedule, or program changes. Penn State will confirm your enrollment in the program and provide information on travel, final registration, and parking. Refunds will be made for cancellations received seven days in advance of the program date. After that, the participant or organization will be held responsible for the fee. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute. Send your completed registration form to: Wanda Bickle
ACCESS—Penn State encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the person at the location you plan to attend before your visit. CANCELLATION—The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. |
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