Every Behavior Tells a Story
Every Behavior Tells a Story
Understanding Behavior Through a Developmental Lens
Understanding Behavior Through a Developmental Lens
Ideal For
Ideal For
Child Care Centers
Private Preschools
Pre-K Programs
Early Childhood Educators
Instructional Coaches
Program Leaders
Behavior gets our attention. Development helps us understand. Practice creates growth.
Behavior gets our attention. Development helps us understand. Practice creates growth.
Many behavior support approaches focus on responding to behavior after it occurs. This training helps educators understand the developmental skills, environmental factors, and participation demands that influence behavior in the first place.
Through practical examples, guided reflection, and immediately applicable tools, participants learn to move beyond simply responding to behavior and begin identifying what a situation is asking of a child, which developmental skills may be contributing, and what support or practice may help.
What Educators Will Gain
What Educators Will Gain
Participants will learn how to:
• Identify the developmental demands embedded in everyday classroom experiences• Use observation to recognize strengths, patterns, and emerging developmental needs• Consider environmental factors that influence children's experiences
• Differentiate between skill competence and skill capacity
• Create opportunities for developmental skill practice within everyday classroom routines
• Support regulation through connection, co-regulation, and developmentally appropriate practices
Also Available As
Also Available As
In-Service Training
Professional Development Day
Staff Meeting Training
Conference Presentation
Custom Professional Learning
Why This Training Matters
Why This Training Matters
Children practice developmental skills in the same way they practice academic skills: through experience, repetition, feedback, and support.
When behavior gets our attention, understanding the development underneath it helps us decide what to do next.
Ready to Bring This Training to Your Team?
Ready to Bring This Training to Your Team?
Training length, format, and content can be customized to meet the needs of your program.
Complete the inquiry form below to discuss scheduling, pricing, and professional learning goals.
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