EDCM 513 - Supporting Students with Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Oftentimes, it’s the students with the most serious behavior issues who need us the most. But how do we connect with and teach students who are unusually angry and aggressive, refuse to follow the rules, blame others for their mistakes, abuse drugs, or vandalize property?

In this insightful course, you will learn how to constructively support students with disruptive behavior disorders (DBD), including oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD). You’ll explore effective, research-based strategies and interventions to prevent and manage behaviors associated with DBDs while maintaining a productive and positive learning environment. Finally, you will learn how to work collaboratively with fellow educators, families, and other stakeholders to set students up for success both inside and outside of school.

Using the strategies and interventions from this course, you will be able to connect with students with intense and persistent challenging behaviors and give them the attention and direction they really need.