Each training is designed to be one hour in length. Through dynamic lectures, visual supports, hands-on learning, and active discussion, each participant will gain practical information for immediate application!
Parent Presentations

Starting with Success: Knowing your Newborn
Tackling Toddlerhood: Top 10 Tips
Leading through Life Transitions: Potty Training, Good-Bye to Pacifier, The Big Bed
The Challenges of Change: Starting School, Moving, Divorce, Loss
Family Matters: Handling Allowance, Designing Chores, and Delegating Responsibilities
Educational Presentations

Setting Up for Success
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
Participants will learn how to set up the classroom environment for success. The focus will be on the physical structure, as well as essential tools to promote positive academic, behavioral and social/emotional growth.
Child Development
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
Participants will discuss significant contributions to the field of child development. The focus will be on exploration of theory, developmental milestones, and application to the classroom.
Social Skills/Play
Participants will learn how to prosper from play and how play impacts sequential social skills. An emphasis will be placed on how to incorporate social skills into classroom lesson plans. Building Your Team
Participants will learn effective communication tools to utilize as a team in order to attain the one united goal…supporting the children.
Understanding Autism
Participants will discover the learning profiles of children with Autism, including cognition, communication, social skills, and sensory needs. The focus will include appropriate practical strategies for everyday use in the classroom.
Classroom Management
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
Participants will acquire proactive tools and techniques to promote positive behavior in the classroom.
Mind & Body Connection
Participants will learn about the benefits of purposeful and structured movements in the classroom to promote optimal learning. Through demonstration, participants will experience the mind and body connection.
Learning Styles and Strategies
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
Participants will explore various learning styles and the impact they have on the children. Emphasis will be placed on taking this information in order to assess individual children and apply appropriate teaching strategies.
Understanding Behavior (Part I & Part II)
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
In this two part series, participants will learn about the principles of human behavior, followed by the main functions of behavior, and appropriate strategies that match each function. In order to effectively change challenging behavior, there must be a clear understanding of the purpose, as well as the impact of a specific response.
How to Develop a Behavior Plan
ABC Certification earned upon completion of all 7 sessions
Participants will learn step by step how to create an effective behavior plan for individual children with a focus on the environmental supports, skill building, and various interventions. Useful tools to collect data and communicate with parents will be explored.
Dealing with Defiance in the Classroom
Participants will explore the origin of challenging behavior in the classroom. The focus will be on preventative measures to implement as a way to guide children towards success.
Emotional Regulation
Participants will learn about the importance of a child’s ability to manage their emotions within the learning environment. Skills will be developed in order to teach and utilize appropriate calming strategies and tools.