Behavior Management in Early Childhood Education

If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for understanding and preventing challenging behaviors in young children. Designed for early childhood educators, this online, self-paced course explores common behavior triggers, the use of visual schedules, supportive classroom environments, and effective transition strategies. Through engaging lessons and real-world examples, participants will learn how to create predictable, inclusive learning environments that promote positive behavior, independence, and successful outcomes for all children. Course Length – 2.0 hours

We will explore core questions such as:

· What are common triggers for challenging behaviors, and how can I recognize them early?

· How can visual schedules reduce frustration and support smoother transitions?

· Do visual schedules make a difference for nonverbal or minimally verbal children?

· In what ways does my classroom layout influence children’s behavior, engagement, and independence?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least five common triggers of challenging behaviors in young children with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Explain how visual schedules support behavior, communication, and successful transitions for children, including those who are nonverbal or minimally verbal.

• Evaluate a classroom environment and identify at least four modifications that promote positive behavior, engagement, and independence.

• Select at least five proactive strategies that prevent challenging behaviors by creating predictable routines and supportive learning environments.

• Develop a behavior support plan that incorporates visual schedules, environmental modifications, and transition strategies to improve children’s participation and success.