This five-hour course invites early educators to shift the question from 'what is this child doing?' to 'what is this child telling me?' Through an empathy-informed lens, participants will explore the root causes of challenging behaviors, learn to identify early warning signs before disruption escalates, and build a personalized set of proactive strategies to create calmer, more connected classrooms — so every child can learn and every educator can thrive. This course is designed for educators who are doing their best and want to feel more equipped, not more overwhelmed.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to
1. Reframe challenging behavior as meaningful communication by applying an empathy-informed lens to understand the underlying needs, experiences, and developmental context driving a child's actions.
2. Identify triggers and antecedents by recognizing early warning signs and environmental, sensory, or relational factors that contribute to behavioral escalation before disruption occurs.
3. Apply knowledge of co-regulation to understand how an educator's own emotional state directly influences classroom climate and individual child responses.
4. Design proactive classroom environments by implementing preventative strategies — including physical space, routine structure, and relationship-based practices — that reduce the likelihood of challenging behavior.
5. Build a personalized prevention toolkit of evidence-informed, ready-to-use strategies tailored to the diverse developmental and emotional needs of children in early education settings.
6. Collaborate effectively with families and interdisciplinary support teams by communicating observations and behavioral patterns in strengths-based, empathy-forward language.
Sample Schedule
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Early educators run on caffeine or at the very least a sweet treat!
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We will focus on behavior as a mode of communication. We will watch samples of classroom behavior and build skills for interpreting the meaning behind these actions and how we respond from a place of co-regulation.
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Behavior rarely comes out of nowhere. Learning to read the room — and the child — before escalation is the most powerful skill an educator can develop.
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We cannot co-regulate a child from a dysregulated state. The educator's nervous system is the most important tool in the classroom.
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The best behavior intervention is the one that makes it unnecessary. Prevention is not passive — it is active, intentional, and relationship-driven.
In-personal within 90 minutes of Boston. Travel and online options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're looking for in-person training or coaching or on-line options.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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Our training are thoughtful and inclusive, helping educators build a tool box of strategies, but more importantly build the critical thinking and empathy-focused skills they need to make an immediate impact in the classroom.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on each organization’s needs. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a list of appropriate training or coaching options..