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  • Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections (Part 1): Improving Instruction
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How is teaching in a juvenile correction setting different from teaching in a public school setting?

  • 1: Education in Juvenile Justice Settings
  • 2: Intake and Treatment Plan Procedures
  • 3: Instructional and Behavioral Challenges

How do teachers address the behavior issues of youth in these settings?

  • 4: Use Positive Behavioral Approaches
  • 5: Create a Behavior Management Plan

How do teachers meet the academic needs of youth in juvenile corrections settings?

  • 6: Foundations of Effective Instruction
  • 7: Use Evidence-Based Practices
  • 8: Incorporate Additional Instructional Practices
  • 9: Provide Accommodations

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  • 10: References, Additional Resources, and Credits
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Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections (Part 1): Improving Instruction

This module, first in a two-part series, outlines the instructional challenges frequently encountered by teachers in juvenile corrections settings. It discusses some of the ways to address these challenges, including key instructional and behavioral foundations and recommendations for working with students with disabilities (est. completion time: 2 hours). To view the second module in our juvenile justice series, please click the link below:
  • Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections (Part 2): Transition and Reentry to School and Community
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