Challenging Behaviors: What needs to change and how?

Challenging behaviors can derail a perfectly planned day. This course explores ways to discover the underlying causes of the behavior. It lays out a plan based on understanding, leading to prevention. Utilizing the practical tips and suggestions result in smoother days for children and teachers alike. Course length – 1.5 hours.

This course helps answer the following questions:

• How can I plan to ACT before the challenging behavior rather than REACT to it?

• Why is it okay not to treat every child the same?

• Should I have a standard set of rules for the classroom?

• How can I better interpret what the child is trying to communicate through the behavior?

• How can I make time to assess each child’s behavior with everything else I am doing?

• What are some common reasons behind a child’s challenging behaviors?

• What are some ways to connect with family members and learn more about the children?

• What are some reasonable consequences to challenging behavior?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Create ways to assess students’ behaviors and analyze the results of those assessments.

• Prepare a plan, using their assessment results, to handle challenging behaviors in more productive ways.

• Prepare lesson plans that include whatever is necessary to aide in feeding the children’s emotional needs to help avoid challenging behaviors.