Individualized Supports for Building Assertiveness (K–12): 6-week interactive virtual course

This facilitator-led course is designed for school counselors, social workers, special educators, and others who provide Tier 2 and 3 supports to students. You will explore instructional activities that teach assertiveness. This interactive course allows educators to gain knowledge of 10 Assertiveness Strategies and apply assertiveness instructional practices to meet the needs of students.

• Each week, a recognized trainer will review instructional activities and facilitate discussion board conversations among participants.
• Information on accessing the course materials will be provided via email one week prior to the start date.
• The course provides flexibility, with asynchronous activities that fit into your schedule.

Provided materials include:

• Three lesson sets of 24+ instructional activities
• Student workbooks, templates, and posters
• Individualized support processes and an assertiveness vignette

Earn CEUs and Graduate Credit: Participants who complete the course will earn 18 CEUs from the University of Kansas, with an option to receive one graduate credit hour from Baker University (an additional payment of $80 is required; details provided during the course).

NOTE: The maximum number of students is 30. The course will be closed after capacity is reached. Participants can expect to spend 1–2 hours per week learning about assertiveness.

Course Commitment: If you enroll, plan to participate fully by reviewing resources, completing discussion board posts, interacting with colleagues’ discussion board posts, developing instructional planning materials, and reviewing assessment instruments.

At the end of the course, educators will be able to:

1. Describe 10 Assertiveness Strategies,
2. Assess student assertiveness knowledge and application using curriculum-referenced and performance-based assessment tools,
3. Implement and adapt student assertiveness instructional activities for a student's specific needs, and
4. Provide feedback and practice opportunities to students related to their growth in assertiveness.