EDUC 620: School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop (SAVE)

This workshop provides teacher candidates with training in school violence prevention and intervention. Topics include: the warning signs that relate to violence or signal precursors to violent behavior in children; the statutes; regulations and policies relating to a safe; nonviolent school climate; academic supports and management strategies that promote a nonviolent school climate; methods for integrating social skill development and problem-solving skills into ongoing curriculum and instruction; intervention techniques for addressing violent situations; and; referral processes for students with violent behaviors. This course must be completed prior to student teaching.