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Challenging behavior Children’s mental health Expulsion Family Inclusion Professional development Program planning Trauma
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*NEW* From Challenge to Connection - Preventing Expulsion in Early Childhood Settings

Short Description

Describe alternatives to expulsion in early childhood settings and the role of challenging behavior in preschool expulsion. Recognize individualized child support plans and supportive transitions that help children and families feel successful and supported. Identify proactive strategies that support children, families, and early childhood educators and help prevent expulsion. This is an online self-study course.

  • Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -
    •  II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development (5 Hours)
    • X: Working with Multilingual Preschoolers and Their Families (5 Hours)
  • CDA Content Area -
    • III: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development  (10 Hours)
  • Level 1- Explores

This self-study was written by Beth Menninga, M.A.Ed. Beth worked in the early childhood field for more than 40 years and continues to advocate for full funding of child care in her semi-retirement. Her experience includes serving as the Coaching Manager at CICC, as well as working as a preschool teacher and child care center director. For the past 25 years, her work has focused on professional development in the areas of infant and toddler caregiving, early literacy, early math, and relationship-based practices.

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To receive 10 Approved Clock Hours on your learning record, please register for the course below, complete the course at your own pace, and submit a 500-word reflection paper. Your paper will be reviewed and entered as complete in Develop within 5 days.