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Off-Task BehaviorsPhysical, verbal, or passive behaviors that result in students not attending to or engaging in teacher instruction, class activities, or assignments.
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Repetitive BehaviorsRepetitive behavior can be either vocal or motor based, and refers to behaviors that seem to lack a social function or motivation; however, these behaviors may in fact be meeting a need for the student (sensory regulation, increasing wait time for processing, attempting communication).
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Elopement/Running AwayRunning away is also known as elopement. It is also often referred to as bolting, wandering, AWOL, or being out of bounds.
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Marin County SELPA commissioned Dominican University of California’s Department of Special Education to identify evidence-based behavioral practices to support students, teachers, and local schools. In particular, the task was to identify positive, evidence-based classroom practices leading to academic and behavioral success.
Dominican University of California is located in Marin County and offers graduate programs that culminate in a Master of Science (MS) in Education degree. These programs are designed for educators and other professionals who are interested in teaching and seek preparation for leadership roles and responsibilities
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