Inservice Content

Module 1: Characteristics, Assessment, and Management of ADD: An Overview (4 hours)

Module 1 is designed to increase awareness of the issues related to the characteristics, assessment, and management of ADD. This module is a prerequisite to all other inservice modules. Topics include:

	Characteristics of ADD
	Brief History Primary Features Other Characteristics Other Problems Associated with ADD Causes
	Assessment of ADD
	Management of ADD

Module 2: The School and ADD (2 hours)

Module 2 is designed to address the critical issues of accessing services for children with ADD within the school system, emphasizing Section 504 and IDEA. Topics include:

	Legal Rights of Children with ADD
	Educational Identification, Evaluation and Intervention Obligations
	A Response Model for ADD

Module 3: Educational Identification and Assessment of ADD (6 hours)

Module 3 provides an in-depth look at the issues of identification and assessment of ADD from an educational perspective. This module is designed for those involved in the evaluation of children with ADD. Topics include:

	Standards of Practice in the Assessment of ADD
	Overview of Assessment Methods
	Issues in Interpreting and Integrating Assessment Data
	Building an Assessment Model

Module 4: Medical Issues and Medication Management of ADD (2 hours)

Module 4 provides a review of what educators need to know about medical issues and medication management of ADD. Topics include:

	Medication Intervention
	Classes of Medications Pharmacology of Stimulants Medication Management Medication Titration Adverse Reactions and Side Effects Contraindications to Stimulant Use Use of Nonstimulants Long-Term Issues
	Rationale for Non-Medication Management
	The Role of the Teacher and School Nurse in Medication Management
	Case Studies

Module 5: Understanding Behavior (2 hours)

Module 5 provides a review of the principles that underlie the classroom interventions presented in Module 6. Topics include:

	A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Behavior
	The Role of Antecedent Events
	The Role of Consequences
	The Role of Modeling

Module 6: Specific Classroom Interventions for ADD (6 hours)

Module 6 provides an in-depth look at the description, advantages, limitations, and implementation of specific classroom interventions for children with ADD. This module is designed primarily for elementary level regular and special education classrooms. Topics include:

	Antecedent Interventions
	Classroom Environment Effective Communication Strategies
	Contingency Management Interventions
	Selective Use of Attention Home-Based Reinforcement Program Classroom-Based Reinforcement Program Withdrawing Teacher Attention Reprimands Response Cost Time Out
	Developing an Intervention Plan