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Building Skills In Working with Children with Challenging Behaviors

Challenging behavior is one form of communication for some young children. In this training, we will look at the many ways that children communicate their wants and needs through challenging behaviors and how to help them build new skills that can replace challenging behaviors.  

Participants will be able to:   

  • Describe the relationship between children’s social emotional development and challenging behaviors;
  • Describe how challenging behavior serves a function for children;
  • Identify strategies that can be used to (1) build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues; (2) design environments, schedules, and routines; (3) structure transitions; (4) help children learn rules and routines; and (5) plan activities that promote engagement. 

ECE-TRIS Training Clock Hours: 3
Core Content Subject Areas: 1 – Child Growth and Development and 4 – Learning Environments and Curriculum
Hosted by: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute and Child Care Aware® of Kentucky

Choose the Date and Location that works best for you!

Option 1:

  • Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
    • Registration from 7:45am-8:30am
    • Networking Breakfast from 8:30am-9:00am
  • Location: Christian County Extension Office, 2850 Pembroke Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 10th at 5:00pm

Option 2:

  • Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
    • Registration from 7:45am-8:30am
    • Networking Breakfast from 8:30am-9:00am
  • Location: McCracken County Extension Office, 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00pm