A Behaviorist's Approach to Challenging Behaviors: 3 Evidence-Based Strategies

1.5 CPDs, Run Time: 47:01

Challenging behaviors impact everyone in the classroom community. Our good intentions do not always bring about positive results. A behaviorist approach includes using evidence-based strategies that are easily learned and align with Montessori practice. You will discover how to use check-in check-out, self-monitoring, and effective breaks to support children at different ages and for different reasons. You will become familiar with Montessori-friendly tools for data collection and progress monitoring. Join us as we prepare you to approach problem behaviors more effectively and confidently!

Ann Epstein, PhD, is a professor of early childhood education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She is AMS certified and taught at the primary level for 15 years.  Ann is a Montessori teacher educator, consultant, and author. She is the editor of "Montessori Inclusion: Strategies and Stories of Support for Learners with Exceptionalities". Ann teaches courses on special education, curriculum and assessment, language development, emergent literacy, and child development.

Christina Hesley, MS, BCBA, LBA, is a board certified behavior analyst in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She runs a private practice as a behavior therapist and consultant, providing services in school and home settings.  Christina consults in Montessori schools and traditional schools and has worked in public, charter, and independent school settings.  She was a teacher for 18 years (preK - 12) and has seven years of clinical experience as a behaviorist.

Andrée Rolfe, EdD is an educational consultant with 35 years of experience in public special education (teacher, diagnostician, administrator) and 12 years consulting with Montessori schools. She works at The Village School in Waldwick, N.J. and teaches courses for Montessori guides about special education.. Andrée is a contributor to "Montessori Inclusion" and the author of "Instructional Level Spelling" materials. AMI (Elementary 6-12)