Behavior

This course is designed to give participants an understanding of school violence and increase intervention strategies. Taught by Dr. Michael Sedler, the course provides an overview of violence and the motivational purposes behind aggression. The correlation and impact of the media, community, and family upon violence is investigated. The learner will gain an understanding of identification and intervention approaches to working with out-of-control behaviors. In addition, information about the national resources available for both parents and teachers is covered.

This course includes topics on violence, aggression in the classroom, youth gangs, aggression in sports and on television, how drugs and alcohol play a role in aggression and violence, and "hot spots" that tend to breed aggression and violence. It is designed to help school personnel become more aware of the causes of aggression and ways to evaluate it and intervene before it turns to violence in the schools. The course also discusses aggression in our communities through driving, dating, sports, television, music and how these issues are dealt with in modern society.

This course will discuss definitions and the personal, social, and legal ramifications associated with sexual harassment, bullying, and cyber-intimidation. The course will address what we know about these troubling areas. We will then explore preventative strategies as well as how school staff can address these issues when they occur. A clear understanding of what constitutes harassment and the harmful effects of harassment on people and institutions is essential to providing a safe and inclusive school environment for all.

This course is designed to give the learner a new perspective on student behavior and effective tools to facilitate positive student change. Taught by Mick R. Jackson MS/ED, this course provides a developmental framework to help the learner understand what students are trying to communicate through the "language" of their behavior. Topics covered include behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, reduce educator workload, and help prevent burnout.

Behavior can be a tricky topic when trying to understand how to respond effectively. This learning journey will help you discover the secrets behind children's behavior. You’ll explore the importance of decoding the hidden messages in behavior and learn to respond with understanding by diving into the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences that shape behavior. Discover your role as a caregiver. Empower children by believing in their potential, understanding challenges as opportunities, and fostering positive relationships.

Children and youth bring a variety of behaviors into your programs every day. We know this and expect it. But sometimes, behavior goes beyond what we expect and causes concern, or might be unsafe. This webinar will help you learn to distinguish between developmentally expected, challenging, concerning, and unsafe behavior.

Does the thought of developing a support plan feel intimidating? This webinar will empower you to take the reins to create and implement SMART support plans to meet children’s individual needs in your school-age program.

The central theme of this learning journey revolves around "Building Bridges of Success" through relationship-based practices. The path uses metaphorical bridges to explore the impact of the nurturing relationships and connections between key individuals surrounding the child. Through the path, learners uncover actionable steps to create these bonds and the benefits that ensue through these connections.

Redirection can be an effective strategy for preventing challenging behavior, but it must be used at the right time. Learning a child’s signs and signals is key to stopping a challenging behavior before it begins. Join us to learn how to recognize those signs and signals, as well as the different types of redirection that can be used in your program.

It’s not easy being three. While “terrible twos,” is a familiar term, many parents have a more difficult time with their children at three than at two. In fact, most children people call KIT for help with are three-year-olds. You may be feeling the same way, especially those of you in a mixed-age preschool class. In this webinar, we’ll discuss why it’s hard to be three years old and how you can support three-year-olds' unique developmental needs.