Description
This workshop is a live online interactive session on Saturday, April 3, 2026 from 11:00am-12pm.
During the training, we will examine challenging behaviors as communication of an unmet need, developing skill, emotional state, or environmental mismatch. Participants will use curiosity, observation, and context to consider what a child may be communicating and select responses that support connection, safety, and learning.
Through realistic classroom scenarios, educators will practice separating observable behavior from assumptions, identifying possible contributing factors, and using developmentally appropriate co-regulation strategies. They will explore how adult tone, predictable routines, environmental adjustments, and accessible communication supports can shape their response. Activities emphasize maintaining appropriate boundaries while protecting children’s dignity.
The workshop distinguishes immediate responses during a difficult moment from longer term supports that help build a child's skills. Participants will rehearse supportive language, collaborative practices to reoccurring behavior scenarios, and create a practical support plan. The plan will incorporate child strengths, family knowledge, prevention strategies, A skill to teach, and a way to review progress.
The link to attend the virtual workshop will be sent close to the date of the event. Be sure to submit the email you plan to use for the event as that is how we will be admitting people.
This workshop is a live online interactive session on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 11 AM.
During the training we will examine challenging behaviors as communication of an unmet need, developing skill, emotional state, or environmental mismatch. Participants will use curiosity, observation, and context to consider what a child may be communicating and select responses that support connection, safety, and learning.
Through realistic classroom scenarios, educators will practice separating observable behavior from assumptions, identifying possible contributing factors, and using developmentally appropriate co-regulation strategies. They will explore how adult tone, predictable routines, environmental adjustments, and accessible communication supports can shape their response. Activities emphasize maintaining appropriate boundaries while protecting children’s dignity.
The workshop distinguishes immediate responses during a difficult moment from longer term supports that help build a child's skills. Participants will rehearse supportive language, collaborative practices to reoccurring behavior scenarios, and create a practical support plan. The plan will incorporate child strengths, family knowledge, prevention strategies, A skill to teach, and a way to review progress.
Link for the workshop will be sent at a later date, not immediately after registration. Please be sure to use the email you plan to use for logging into the event.