Summary - A Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Similar Behavioral Challenges 5544.L26.4423. Online registration by Cvent

Defiant. Stubborn. Obstinate. Inflexible. Argumentative. These are all words often used to describe a student with behavioral needs. Are behaviors you see in your student considered to be Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), or could it be another behavioral issue? In this course, you will gain an understanding of the root causes of ODD, and learn to modify your responses to behaviors to create a supportive environment. You’ll explore strategies and supports for both school and home, including interventions and schoolwide systems for managing student behavior. Take the opportunity to compare and evaluate the benefits of various therapeutic approaches for both students and their families. By the end of this course, you will gain a better understanding of the causes and symptoms of ODD, and be able to apply strategies to create a supportive learning environment for students.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Explain the causes and symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Recognize the root cause of behaviors and how to modify the teacher's response to the behavior.
Construct strategies and support mechanisms to use, both in the classroom and at home, to support students with ODD
Examine different schoolwide systems for managing student behavior
Compare and assess the benefits of different forms of therapy for students and families
Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning from this course focused on ODD will impact students and the broader educational community.

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.

Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses. No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
Course Grading Rubric

Grade Levels: K-12

This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.

Current Session

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026
Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier)
Grades Released: September 2, 2026
Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN.

Next Session

Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027.

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.

Extensions or transfers are not permitted.