Mastering Challenging Behaviors: The Essentials

Rated 4.9 out of 5 
You deserve the knowledge and strategies to navigate challenging behaviors in the classroom with confidence. A must-watch for early learning educators ready to see how mindful interactions and intentionally designed environments can transform challenging behavior into opportunities for growth and connection.

2 Clock
Hours 

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Toddler-Pre-K

Beginners and experienced educators working with Toddlers-Pre-K

This course will empower you to:

  • Understand the root causes of challenging behavior by exploring triggers, trauma, and sensory needs
  • Implement 7 simple, effective techniques to promote positive behavior
  • Master the basics of data collection and ABC charts to pinpoint the root causes of challenging behavior and identify solutions that work
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with even the most difficult-to-reach children by reframing how you think about behavior

Course Details

Immediate access for 12 months • Designed for real classrooms • Learn at your own pace 

Knowledge & Strategies

Includes important foundational knowledge and strategies with an inclusion focus. 

Accessibility 

Audio narration, closed captions, and downloadable transcripts included

Community Connection

Included discussion board to share knowledge and engage with other educators

 Bonus Materials

Three bonus handouts with tools to prevent and support challenging behaviors in your classrooms

Results From Real Classrooms

As an Inclusion and Support Specialist for preschool children, this training has better prepared me to thoughtfully and proactively support the sensory needs of our young learners. 
Inclusion Specialist from Virgina
I really liked the mix of both information about what each sense involves and practical ideas to incorporate them into activities and transitions and why supporting the senses is beneficial and can even improve both children's and educators' experiences of the day. 
Educator from Ontario, Canada

Developed By Experts

This course was created by a multidisciplinary team of early childhood educators, administrators, and therapists with real-world classroom experience. Our content is grounded in evidence-based practices and trusted by over 15,000 educators nationwide – so you can be sure every strategy is practical, inclusive, and research-informed.
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Want to enroll your whole team?

We make it easy to purchase courses for multiple people or your whole team. Just fill out the Bulk Course Request Form, and we'll contact you within 3 business days to confirm your needs. We'll send one invoice for all participants and handle the staff enrollments for you - simple and seamless! 

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