Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Personal, Professional & Leadership Development (PPLD): Knowledge of early learning as a profession with an identified body of knowledge, professional standards, professional ethics, and established systems. Participating in leadership, advocacy, personal growth, advocacy and professional development activities.

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Understanding And Guiding Behavior Trainings

Step Back from the End of Your Rope

Strategies to Guide Children During Challenging Times
Trainer Faye Zepeda

We will discuss guidance strategies and techniques to use during challenging times. We will also explore techniques for observing and assessing challenging behaviors. These strategies and skills will assist you during those times when you feel you are at the end of your rope.

Set 2

$120

CKC

3HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

3HR Observation & Assessment

Age groups

Infant/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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You can complete these trainings at home at your own pace.

Appropriate Guidance and Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Settings

Trainer Joyce McCoy

Guidance and discipline techniques acceptable in each state evolve over time. This class will explore current best practices, de-escalation strategies for difficult behaviors, keeping students safe when they can’t keep themselves safe, keeping others safe when a child is unable to be safe, and implementation of positive guidance techniques.

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Age groups

No Age-Related Content

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Child Care and the Inclusion of Children with Conduct and Behavioral Disorders

Trainer Joyce McCoy

Examination of several specific behavior disorders, exploring the common links and differences between them. Participants will practice strategies for the implementation of crisis plans, behavior plans, and behavior analysis. Trainer

Set 2

$60

CKC

2HR Special Needs

4HR Understanding and Guiding Behavior

Age groups

Preschool, School Age

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De-escalation:

A Fancy Word For Helping A Child Calm Who Can’t Do It By Themselves
Trainer Joyce McCoy

This course will examine the curve of escalation to understand how best to approach a situation at different times. You will learn and practice methods to help children calm when they need adult support and practice keeping yourself calm in the moment.

Set 2

$60

CKC

3HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Age groups

Preschool, School Age, School Age

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Managing bullying in young children

Trainer Joyce McCoy

This course will explore bullying in preschool and school age years as well as partnering with parents to prevent and rectify bullying. This training will also explore the role of the teacher bully and how you can assess yourself and the teachers who work with you to prevent bullying. 

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Age groups

Infant/Toddler Preschool

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Supporting children with challenging behaviors

Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come to this training to explore strategies providers can use to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers curb the urge to bite. When is biting a normal developmental stage and when is it concerning? How to document incidents. Practice using effective techniques for conversations with parents after biting incidents.

Set 2

$120

CKC

6HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Age groups

Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age

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Ouch! Biting Hurts:

Implementing Best Practices In Early Childhood Care
Trainer Joyce McCoy

Come to this training to explore strategies providers can use to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers curb the urge to bite. When is biting a normal developmental stage and when is it concerning? How to document incidents. Practice using effective techniques for conversations with parents after biting incidents.

Set 2

$120

CKC

1HR Family And Community Systems

 

5HR Understanding And Guiding Behavior

Age groups

Infant/Toddler, Preschool

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