In order to positively intervene and support students with challenging behaviors, it is essential for educators to understand the basics of behavior intervention across educational settings. Obtaining a deeper understanding of behavior, as well as building a more robust behavioral intervention toolbox, will support educators in gaining the confidence and competence needed to respond to a variety of behavioral challenges.

Outcomes:

• Learn effective techniques to circumvent potential behavior escalation that may disrupt or halt to classroom instruction and student learning
• Develop the skills necessary to identify the function of a behavior and determine related next steps to maximize student engagement in learning
• Gain strategies for efficiently collecting meaningful data and ways to operationalize evidence-based interventions
• Discover the critical nature of positive behavioral interventions that empower educators in creating an equitable and accessible learning environment for all students