Title of Workshop: Preventing the Escalation of Problem Behaviors in School Settings
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Title of Workshop:“Preventing the Escalation of Problem Behaviors in School Settings”
byKelcey Schmitz, MSEd.
Date Offered: February 16th, 2015
Location: Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center, 703 W. 2nd St. Oakley, Kansas 67748
Credit Hours:1
Instructor’s Name: Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd (Instructor of Record: Valerie Brown-Kuchera)
Instructor Contact Information: 785-754-8125
Instructor Bio:
Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd, is a program associate in the Department of Special Education at University of Kansas. She works through the Kansas Technical Assistance System Network to train educators in evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies in the area of behavior. She has published numerous articles on the subject of preventing escalation of problem behaviors along with presenting at the state and national level.
Workshop Description:
Participants will learn the importance of being able to effectively manage problem behavior in school and deescalate students who exhibit a range of behaviors from minor disruption and non-compliance to serious acting-out behavior, and how to intervene during each phase of the cycle and the importance of intervening early, before escalation occurs. Ms. Schmitz will discuss proactive and preventative strategies so participants can learn how to teach, reinforce, and maintain positive behavior and decrease inappropriate behaviors that can lead to intensifying situations. Participants will identify the seven phases of escalating behavior and how to intervene during each phase.
Workshop Prerequisites:None
Workshop Objectives: Upon successful completion of this workshop, students will understand how to apply the following concepts in their own classrooms:
*Understand why it is important to be able to effectively manage disruptive and non-compliant behaviors.
*Understand that problem behaviors occur within the acting out cycle.
*Identify the seven phases of escalating behavior and learn how to intervene during each phase.
*Learn proactive, preventative, and low-intensity classroom management strategies to eliminate, neutralize, or minimize the occurrence of escalating behaviors while increasing positive student behavior.
Workshop Materials:Materials provided at workshop.
Workshop Itinerary:
Day & Time / Activities / AssignmentsFebruary 16, 2015 8:30 – 3:30 / Attend workshop / Participation/Quiz
By March 1, 2015 / Return course assignments / See below
Workshop Assessments:
Attendance/Participation & Grading Rubric of Required Assignments
Letter Grade / Expected Criteria for Participation/AttendanceA / Attends all classes, exceptional participation
B / Attends all classes, participates as required
C / Attends all classes, limited participation
D / Attends all classes, no participation
F / Does not attend classes
Final Grade
Projects/Expectations Required
Letter Grade / Expected Criteria for Graduate Credit GradesA / Completes three-page reflection essay that shows new knowledge and personal experiences. Completes workshop test at or above 90%.
B / Completes one-page reflection essay that shows new knowledge and personal experiences.
Completes workshop test at or above 80% correct.
C / Completes workshop test at or above 70% correct.
D / Completes workshop test at or above 60% correct.
F / Fails to complete workshop test at or above 60%.
Does not attend workshop.
KSDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS ADDRESSED
X Standard #5
The educator uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
X Standard #6
The educator uses a variety of effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.