6.1 (6K1B): Understanding of applicable laws, rules and regulations, and procedural safeguards regarding the management of student behaviors.

Introduction

The management of behaviors of individuals in schools is an important concept for teachers and paraprofessionals. Effective and positive behavior management provides an environment conducive to learning. There are federal and state laws, rules and regulations that help govern behavior management procedures. It is important for you to become familiar with these policies, as they will affect the way that you help manage behavior. Behavior management can also be related to violence in the schools. This is especially important in today's society where violence in the schools has become an issue.

Objectives

As you read the objectives for this unit, think about and rate your current knowledge using the following scale.

1. I do not understand this.
2. I do understand this.
3. I understand this well enough to use in my work.
4. I could teach others about it and use it in my work.

In this unit you will:

• Learn about the laws, rules/regulations, and procedural safeguards regarding behavior management
• Learn the three types of behavioral intervention
• Violence in the Schools

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