EDM6

For this assignment, research one specific area of concern for many teachers serving students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Utilize the information in Chapter 12 to select a topic to begin your research or pick an area of concern expressed by teachers in your school system.

Write a paper to address your topic from the perspective of educational needs for students with emotional or behavioral disorders. Relate your topic to special education in your introduction and make recommendations, supported by research, in your conclusion. The body of the paper should address the nature of the problem, research findings, and research-supported solutions to the problem.

Examples of Possible Topics:

• Youth Violence
• Youth Violence Intervention Programs
• A Guide to Safe Schools
• Early Warning Signs of Youth Violence
• Social Rejection
• Manifestation Determination Meetings

Areas To Address, Pertaining to the Topic Selected:

• Definition
• Etiology
• Evaluation Procedures
• Interventions
• Educational Applications
• Suggestions/Conclusions

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.