Emotional Disturbance (ED)
Emotional Disturbance means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance:
a) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
b) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
c) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.
d) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
e) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.
f) Emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia. The term does not apply to children who are
socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance under
paragraph (B) (10)(d)(v) of this rule.
The Role of the Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavior Intervention Specialists assist children and adolescents from a behavioral perspective, complete functional behavior assessments and individual behavior plans. They work within the classroom to create and demonstrate effective intervention strategies for students with severe behavior problems, and provide cognitive restructuring for children and adolescents with behavior difficulties. Behavior specialists work in conjunction with the Intervention Based Assessment (IBA) Teams or with Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams within buildings.
Their role often will focus on specific areas of a child’s need in order to be successful:
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Identify student’s target behaviors and complete a functional behavior assessment
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Assist in the development and implementation of individualized behavior plans that meet the behavior needs of students
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Collaborate frequently with parents and school staff regarding the academic, behavior and social/emotional strengths and weaknesses of the student
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Work in conjunction with regional supervisors, IBA teams and school psychologists
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Assist in completing referrals to outside agencies such as the Positive Education Program, Beech Brook, Education Alternatives, etc.
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Assist in developing and conducting behavior related in-services for teachers and staff
The entire infusion of services for students experiencing behavioral needs benefits the child in learning to live among peers, planning for and implementing future educational goals, living within the community and planning to become a contributing and active member of society.
Contact Us:
Alice Krost
Manager, Emotional Disturbance
216.621.6133
alice.w.krost@cmsdnet.net
Resources:
http://www.disciplinehelp.com
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