Resources about behavior

Dropout Prevention: What Families Need to Know

Family support in a child's education can help build a foundation for success that directly impacts a child's school perfomance in a postive way. This document gives you the tools and tips to help your child in Early Childhood, Elementary school, Middle school and high school to prevent dropout.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with Dropout prevention effective practices ESEA family family engagement family school partnership fathers teens high school behavior homework meaningful family engagement community involvement teachers discipline on December 05, 2011 #

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Making Life Easier: Running Errands

Running errands (e.g., going to the store, bank, etc.) is one of those essential household routines that all families experience. It is often thought of as a “maintenance” activity that is necessary for the family, but not enjoyable for young children. However, there can be huge benefits in taking your young child along. He learns about his community while spending time with someone he loves and trusts, someone who can help him understand the world beyond home and family. Running errands together offers the chance to build self-confidence, curiosity, social skills, self control, communication skills, and sensory exploration. He’ll have opportunities to greet and interact with other children and adults with your guidance and support. He will also be able experience the myriad of smells, tastes, sounds, and textures of the greater world within which he lives. However, running errands can be extremely difficult if the child has challenging behavior. It’s not uncommon for families to feel overwhelmed by their child’s challenging behavior and resort to only running errands when someone else can care for the child at home. Sometimes, depending on the errand (e.g., a long shopping trip, parent visit to the doctor), that might be the best strategy. Still, there are steps you can take to help you and your child get the most out of these outings.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with behavior positive behavior support errands on November 30, 2010 #

Videos from The Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) presents video presentations of topics related to social and emotional development, including: Promoting Social and Emotional Competence Practical Strategies CSEFEL and State Implementation Partnerships Effective Collaborative Leadership and Teaming Strategies Pyramid Model Presentation

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with behavior social/emotional positive behavior support on October 18, 2010 #

When to Seek Outside Help for Children's Problem Behavior

The “How Do I Decide?” Series of Guidelines was developed to help you make informed decisions that will positively impact young children’s challenging behavior and social-emotional development. Today, the majority of early education programs enrolls and support young children with and without disabilities. The inclusion of all children within early education and care programs is responsive to federal laws, the values of society, and the best practices of the field. In order to ensure that all children benefit from inclusive programs, there must be collaborative teaming among families, practitioners, and specialists who can ensure that children with special needs are receiving the supports that are essential to promoting their development and learning. In this decision-making guideline, we assume that all children who might be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are referred for those services and access that entitlement. Our purpose here is to provide guidance for when to seek outside help for problem behaviors that are outside of the expertise of program staff.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with behavior social/emotional on October 18, 2010 #

Behavior Communicates

It is the job of all early childhood educators to understand what behavior means. When a child behaves in a way that indicates a need for extra help and support, ask the question, “What is really going on here?” Be a detective to discover possible messages in the child’s behavior. Is the child in question really saying…I have a need that isn’t being met. *I feel hungry, tired or ill. *I need help learning how to interact with others and develop relationships. I’m lonely. I want attention. *I’m bored or overwhelmed. *I feel sad, scared, anxious, or angry. *I want… I don’t know how to do it. *The activity is too hard for me. I’m frustrated! *I don’t understand the directions. I’m confused! I feel uncomfortable. *The room is too noisy and crowded and the lights are too bright. *It’s hard for me to sit still at circle time.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with behavior guidance mental health PBS on January 14, 2010 #

Guidance

As young children grow, they are learning how to develop relationships with others and to be members of a community. All children need support to learn and achieve these important life skills. The process adults use to teach and support this learning is known as guidance. Effective guidance assumes the following conditions: * Respect, understanding, and appreciation for every child’s unique qualities. * Knowledge that childrens mistaken behaviors provide learning opportunities. * An encouraging community where every child belongs and feels safe. * A developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive setting.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with guidance discipline behavior mental health on January 14, 2010 #

Why Do Children Behave Aggressively?

Aggressive behavior—hitting, pinching, biting, and other acts through which children may hurt themselves or others—is a way children communicate by using their bodies. Children behave aggressively for a variety of reasons. Children may hit because they feel angry and frustrated. They may kick because they are still learning how to cooperate, share, and understand another person’s viewpoint. Children may throw toys when the environment is too noisy, chaotic, and busy.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with aggression behavior mental health social development on January 14, 2010 #

A Family Guide to Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS)

The link between families and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) is an important one. When families are meaningfully involved in educational activities their children do better in schools. Families play an important part in their child’s education and social development. The presence of parents in schools not only provides additional academic supports but also creates community and cultural connections. In many schools, family participation in the schoolwide positive behavior support process is growing. Family members are part of state, district, and school planning teams and participate in schoolwide activities in a variety of ways. Family involvement helps to provide consistency between home and school, the key to success for all students. Family members participate in the assessment and problem solving process to create individualized positive behavior support plans when necessary for their children. This booklet is designed to help families understand the important role they play in Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports.

Filed under Parents Schools Higher Education and tagged with behavior positive behavior support PBS SWPBS on December 14, 2009 #

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Toddling Tantrums and Tall Tales

A what to expect and when to worry guide for parents and care givers of children from ages 2 to 5.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with development toddlers parenting tips Order from KPIRC Malcolm Smith family early childhood behavior on April 01, 2009 #

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Oh Baby

A what to expect and when to worry guide for parents and care givers of children from birth to 18 months.

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with communication behavior development parenting tips Order from KPIRC Malcolm Smith family early childhood on April 01, 2009 #

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