Addressing Challenging Behavior Deb Norris September 16, 2025

Special Topics: Advanced Specialized Care ,

Sponsor: Special Needs Support Center

Instructor: Dr. Kendra LaRoche

This advanced module prepares teachers to prevent and respond effectively to challenging behavior, including intensive and persistent concerns. Participants will learn to:

1) - Understand the functions of challenging behavior and contributing factors.

2) - Apply strategies for intensive, individualized interventions when universal supports are not enough.

3) - Respond consistently and effectively in the moment to challenging behavior.

4) - Develop behavior support plans that are comprehensive, collaborative, and family-centered.

Outcome: Educators will build confidence and competence in addressing challenging behavior, ensuring safe, supportive, and inclusive classrooms.

Core Knowledge Area

Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices

Focus

Preschool/PreK

Session Dates

Session Times

November 19, 2025

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Additional Information

Can take this as a bundle for a reduced cost of $200 for the 4 trainings.

• High-Quality, Supportive Environments- October 22, 2025; 8am-2pm

• Teaching Social-Emotional Skills- November 5, 2025; 8am - 2pm

• Individualized Teaching of Social-Emotional Skills- November 12, 2025; 8am-10am

• Addressing Challenging Behavior- November 19, 2025; 8am-10am