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Join expert trainers to maximize your knowledge and skills to minimize challenging behaviors in the classroom.
This Summer Series Offers:
The Summer Training Series will support educators in managing and minimizing challenging behaviors in the classroom by providing tools and resources to help teachers.
Participants will be able to:
Participants will be able to:
- Select from 13 different trainings with flexible scheduling options
- Understand the impact of trauma
- Join live webinars
- Create supportive and responsive learning environments
- Earn professional development credits
- Support inclusive classroom environments
- Foster and promote developmentally appropriate practices
- Access Lakeshore resources
Course Types
Click on the course type you're interested in learning more about to see more information and the registration links for each of the lessons in the courses.
Understanding Trauma
Creating Supportive Learning Environments and Responsive Relationships with Children
Child Development and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for the trainings?
No! All of the trainings are free for publicly funded preschool educators (teachers that work in Head Start, Head Start Supplemental, PreK Counts or PHLpreK programs).How do I register?
Select and sign up for the trainings that you are interested in. To accommodate as many educators as possible, please only sign up for one day/time slot per training. You will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link for the training.
Can I earn PQAS credit?
Yes! Each training description includes information about PQAS/Act 48 eligibility.Reach Out Today to Speak with Our Team About Programming
The Office of Children and Families is committed to supporting publicly funded preschool programs in being able to meet the needs of the children and families served. Understanding the underlying causes of challenging behaviors is essential for educators to be able to provide appropriate support and interventions to help children develop positive coping skills and social-emotional competence which will result in the reduction of challenging behaviors exhibited.