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Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
The Integration of Technology and Education
Early Warning Signs of Children's Mental Health Disorders
Accommodations and Modifications
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Seclusion and Restraint in Schools

This on-line course provides an overview of the investigations of the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint in schools in the United States, along with the legislative action that has been taken at both the Federal and State levels to address the issue.  The course also highlights the implementation of new statutes in the State of Minnesota regarding restrictive procedures.

The Integration of Technology and Education

This on-line course provides an overview of the current use of technology in the public educational environment, primarily K-12.  It focuses on the role of the teacher, the impact of technology on student learning, and the future direction of technology from the perspective of the federal Department of Education.

Early Warning Signs of Children's Mental Health Disorders

This on-line course provides an overview of common children's mental health disorders, along with suggestions for interventions that can be used in classroom settings.

The content of this course has been derived from The Educator's Guide to Children's Mental Health published by the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health. If you are interested in purchasing the MACMH book on which this course is based, click here to download an order form.

Accommodations and Modifications

This on-line course provides an overview of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities or special language needs who may require adjustments when taking educational assessments (testing) in order to meet the Minnesota Academic Standards.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

This on-line course provides an overview of PBIS, an evidence-based framework to improve student behavior by recording data, choosing areas of intervention, rewarding positive behavior, measuring the impact of interventions, and adjusting adult behavior based on outcome information.