Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-006.54 - Special Education - Behaviorally Disordered

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 006-54

Current through March 20, 2024

006.54A Grade Levels: Pre-kindergarten through grade 12, pre-kindergarten through grade 6, grades 7 through 12, pre-kindergarten through grade 9.

006.54B Endorsement Type: Subject

006.54C Persons with this endorsement may teach individuals with behavioral disorders at the grade level (PreK-12; PreK-6; 7-12; or PreK-9) of their endorsement, and consult with teachers, parents, students and other services providers.

006.54D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement shall require a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours with specific emphasis on individuals with behavioral disorders.

006.54D1 Teaching Experience: Applicants for this endorsement shall have one year teaching experience.

006.54D2 Additional Requirement: This program shall provide applicants with supervised practicum/clinical experiences. The experience shall consist of a minimum of 250 clock hours with individuals with behavioral disorders. The 250 clock hours may be included in the 30 graduate semester-hour requirement.

006.54E Endorsement Program Requirements: Nebraska teacher education institutions offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLAN UNDER THIS ENDORSEMENT.

Through the courses identified in its plan, the institution should prepare prospective teachers to:

A. Demonstrate knowledge of:
1. the historical and current theoretical perspectives related to the education of individuals with behavioral disorders;

2. the characteristics of individuals with behavioral disorders;

3. alternative strategies for managing behavior;

4. legal and compliance issues;

5. cognitive and language development and its impact on an individual's behavior; and

6. the impact of family and culture on behavior.

B. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in:
1. identification, diagnosis and assessment of behavioral disorders;

2. interpersonal communication, consultation, and collaboration;

3. program organization, management and resources; and

4. interagency programming and coordination.

C. Select and apply instructional strategies.

D. Select and apply behavior intervention strategies to increase positive social behavior.

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