• Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Corrections (Part 1): Improving Instruction
Challenge
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

How is teaching in a juvenile correction setting different from teaching in a public school setting?

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

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

Resources

Wrap Up
Assessment

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).

Work through the sections of this module in the order presented in the STAR graphic above.

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