Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

There are three required texts for the class. Other readings will be provided at no charge by the instructor. 

Required Texts:

1. Kauffman, J.M. & Landrum, T.J. (2009). Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Prentice Hall.

2.  Landrum, T.J. (2009). Cases in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth (2nd ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Prentice Hall. 

3. Saxhaug, D., & Giguere, N. (2002). An Educators Guide to Children’s Mental Health. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health.

Behavior Management

There is one required text for the class.

Required Texts:

1. Alberto, P., & Troutman, A. (2006). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (7th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Prentice Hall.

Notes: An 8^th edition is available for 2009. This course will use the 7^th edition. If ordered through BICA, a Valuepack will be ordered to include Idea as Amended in 2004 2^nd ed. by Turnbull & Huerta and a 6-month access code card for the Teacher Preparation Classroom supersite (no additional charge).

Supplemental Resources and Readings:

Minnesota Department of Education. Behavior Assessments and Interventions. Web-based downloadable resources.

http://education.state.mn.us – click on “special education” link under “learning support” heading on home page – click on “emotional or behavioral disorders” link under “categorical disability information information” heading – follow the link to access behavioral assessment and intervention resources. Download or access the following files:

Part 1: Addressing Challenging Student Behavior  Functional Behavior Assessment- June 2005

Part 2: Addressing Challenging Student Behavior Designing Positive Behavior Support Plans- June 2005

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Advanced Seminar I - Curriculum-Based Strategies for Social Development

There are two required texts for the class. A course packet will be provided at no charge by the instructor. 

Required Texts:

1. Goldstein, A. P. (1999). The Prepare Curriculum: Teaching Prosocial Competencies (Rev. ed.). Champaign, IL:  Research Press.

2. Rhode, G., Jensen, W. R. & Reavis, H. K. (1992). The Tough Kid Book: Practical Classroom Management Strategies. Longmont, CO:  Sopris West.

Advanced Seminar II - Building Productive Relationships and Improving Existing Relationships Through Mentoring, Effective Communication and Collaboration

There are no required texts for Advanced Seminar II, however, case studies and information will be taken and modified from the following texts:

1. Brinkman, R. & Kirschner, R. (2002). Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc.

2. Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, Inc.

3. Howe, K. R.& Miramontes, O. B. (1992). The Ethics of Special Education. New York, NY: The Teacher’s College Press.

4. Kaufman, G., Raphael, L. & Espeland, P. (1999). Stick Up for Yourself! – Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

5. Payne, R. K., DeVol, P. & Smith, T. D. (2001). Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities. Highland, TX: aha! Process, Inc.

6. Payne, R. K. & Krabill, D. L. (2002). Hidden Rules of Class at Work. Highland, TX: aha! Process, Inc.