Credit Hour(s): 2

Training Level: 3

Target Audience: Preschool teachers and Directors

CDA Subject Areas: 3. Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development

CDA Functional Areas: 5. Cognitive Development and/or Activities, 6. Communication, 9. Social (social-emotional development and/or activities)

Core Content: 1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Learning Environments & Curriculum

Managing difficult behaviors in the preschool classroom can be challenging.  This course examines the types of difficult behavior and offers practical suggestions for handling difficult behavior in the preschool classroom.

Course Objectives:

After this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the causes of difficult behavior in the classroom
2. Develop strategies to manage difficult behavior
3. Implement effective strategies to reduce difficult behavior in the classroom