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Virtual Trainings

Positive Behavior Support Trainings

  • Classroom Relationships

    Explore the complex interaction between relationships and behavior, and unleash the potential of human connections as you learn how to foster healthy interactions. In this session, educators will develop co-regulation skills to create calm in stressful times, and better understand the emotions of their children. From building confidence, to promoting pro-social behaviors, explore strategies that reframe mindsets and create a positive classroom environment. Expect to leave with practical knowledge and skills that improve all your relationships, both inside and outside of the classroom.

  • Date & Time
    Saturday, October 7, 2023
    8:30am-11:30am
  • Classroom Environments

    Discover the powerful impact of physical surroundings on behavior and learn how to create an optimal learning space. From cluttered chaos to peaceful calm, environments shape our experiences. In this session, teachers will explore research-based strategies for designing classrooms that promote positive behaviors and prevent challenges. With flexible learning schedules and the habits ingrained from remote learning, it’s crucial to consider the quality of our children’s learning environments. Join us to transform your classroom into a space that inspires learning and supports success.

  • Date & Time
    Saturday, October 14, 2023
    8:30am to 11:30 am
  • Intentional Teaching

    Unlock the secrets to promoting pro-social behaviors in your classroom. Join us for a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of facilitating activities that foster the skills children need most to succeed in the world. Discover the power of play, storytelling, and conflict resolution, and learn how to create empathetic and understanding children who can negotiate and resolve conflict on their own. With practical tactics to take back to your classroom, you’ll empower your students to become confident and compassionate problem-solvers.

  • Date & Time
    Saturday, October 28, 2023
    8:30am to 11:30am
  • Understanding Behavior

    Every behavior has a purpose, especially in children. Our first Reactive training module unpacks this crucial concept. You’ll learn to identify the root causes of challenging behavior and become fluent in the “ABCs” of ABA therapy. In this session, you’ll acquire essential skills to understand the fundamental factors that drive negative behaviors. With our approach, you’ll break down behavior into observable, analyzable, and understandable sequences of events.

  • Date & Time
    Thursday, November 16, 2023
    5:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Classroom Support Systems

    To support your students, you must first support yourself. Join us for a course that provides physical, mental, and emotional self-care strategies for teachers. We understand that burned-out teachers desperately need help, so we’ll explore ways to collaborate with peers and reach out to administrators in positive ways. Discover strategies for building on strengths and new ways to ask for and receive support. With practical tools to enhance your support system, you’ll be better equipped to empower your students and create a thriving classroom community.

  • Date & Time
    Saturday, November 18, 2023
    8:30am to 11:30am
  • Promoting Positive Behavior through Effective Zoning

    This workshop takes a deep dive into the importance of effective zoning. Teachers will work together to create zoning plans that ensure appropriate supervision and incorporate positive behavior support strategies. By the end of the workshop, each teaching team will have a well-crafted specific zoning plan and receive expert facilitation in how to use the plan to combat challenging behaviors.

  • Date & Time
    Saturday, December 16, 2023
    8:30am to 11:30am

Making the Most of CLASSroom Interactions

Join us for professional development organized around the Know, See, Do model of professional development for teachers. These trainings encourage and support teachers’ use of CLASS to explain the impact of specific teacher-child interactions on children’s learning, identify effective teacher-child interactions in videos and in their classrooms, and strengthen their teaching practices by integrating more intentional teacher-child interactions.

This program will support teachers’ growth no matter their experience level with CLASS.

Infant/Toddler Sessions

  • Focus: Regard for Child Perspectives for Toddlers
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 5, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Negative Climate, Behavior Guidance & Challenging Behaviors for Toddlers
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 12, 2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Facilitated Exploration & Facilitated Learning and Development
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 26, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Quality of Feedback for Toddlers
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, November 2, 2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Early Language Support & Language Modeling
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual

PreK Sessions

  • Focus: Behavior Management
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 5, 2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Productivity
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 12, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Instructional Learning Format
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 19, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Concept Development
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, October 26, 2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Quality of Feedback
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, November 2, 2023
    12:00pm-2:00pm
    Virtual
  • Focus: Language Modeling
  • Date & Time
    Thursday, November 9, 2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    Virtual