Program Overview
Offered in partnership with the Center for Innovation and Leadership at Kennedy Krieger Institute, the Supporting Children with Intensive Behavior Needs Certificate is a cutting-edge program designed to empower educators in meeting the complex needs of students with intensive behavior challenges in K-12 settings.
Key Features
- Blended Learning: Engage in a flexible learning experience with online courses taught by experts from Kennedy Krieger and the University of Maryland and on-site experiences at Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Expert Faculty: Learn from esteemed faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in developmental medicine, special education, counseling, and behavior management
- Interdisciplinary Experiences: Gain insights from interdisciplinary perspectives by connecting developmental medicine with K-12 education, fostering collaboration between educators, clinicians, and researchers to optimize outcomes for students with intensive behavior needs
- Practical Application: Apply theory to practice through hands-on experiences, case studies, and real-world scenarios, empowering educators with practical strategies and interventions to support the diverse needs of students in their classrooms
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Develop a deep understanding of the underlying factors contributing to intensive behavior challenges in children, including neurological, psychological, environmental and social determinants.
- Acquire knowledge and skills in evidence-based interventions and behavior management strategies, tailored to the individual needs of students with intensive behavior challenges.
- Enhance collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, clinicians, families, and community stakeholders, to develop comprehensive support plans and foster positive outcomes for students.
- Explore strategies for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings, ensuring all students, including those with intensive behavior needs, have access to quality education and support services.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Information on admissions and application to this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website.
Admission Requirements Guide to Applying
Program Application Requirements
- Must have tenure and/or 3 or more years of public-school teaching experience
- A resume/CV
- A statement of purpose
- A letter of support from the school district
- An interview with the admissions committee
“During my time in the College of Education, I have been taught that each child is unique and is an individual. Not all children learn in the same manner, and it is our job to recognize this and provide the support needed for each individual student whenever we can.”
Requirements
Program Requirements
We have carefully selected the courses and hands-on elements that we think will give you a well-rounded education, preparing you to excel in your career and make meaningful contributions to your field.
- Fall
- EDSP 613: Principles of Behavior Management (Online)
- EDSP 402: Field Placement Severe Disabilities I (at Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Spring
- EDSP 610: Neurodevelopment and Disability for Educators with Lab (Blended; Course work online, Lab at Kennedy Krieger Institute)
- Summer Term 1
- EDUC 645: Leading Instructional Improvements (Online)
- EDUC 689: Practicum in Educational Administration and Supervision (Blended)
- Summer Term 2
- EDSP 675: Special Education Law and Policy (Online)
Contact
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