PSYC 646 Crisis Prev & Interv in Schl

This course prepares students to anticipate and respond to crises in educational settings. The role of the educational specialist in crisis prevention and intervention will be discussed. School climate and positive behavioral supports will be reviewed, with particular focus on strategies to create a positive culture, sense of community, schoolfamily- community partnerships, and respect for diversity. Implications for creating teaching and learning environments conducive to positive cognitive, academic, and socio-emotional development will be discussed. Research on prevalence of crises, steps in developing crisis plans, and strategies for responding to different types of crises (e.g., school violence, natural disaster, illness/death of school community members) and for supporting self, colleagues, and students in the aftermath of crises will be discussed.