This course is designed for teachers, administrators, school counselors, and additional support professionals to better understand and design supports for themselves and their students to more effectively withstand stressful and changing situations.

Through active discussions, exploration of current research, and reflective practice, participants will deepen their developing understanding and skills to help students remain calm in stressful situations, real or imagined. Diverse learning needs, multicultural factors, current research, and best practices in educational settings PK – 12 are explored.

This course meets for a total of 45 hours instructional contact hours with a minimum of 20 hours focusing on instruction, best practices, and current research with regard to strategies for effective inclusive practice for students with disabilities/diverse learning needs.

Location: Online

Framingham State University - 3 graduate credits