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Practical Interventions for Challenging Behaviors

Children in our lives sometimes exhibit challenging behaviors — from minor to all-consuming. In this class, you'll learn why these behaviors occur and practical, in-the-moment strategies to prevent and respond to them effectively. Walk away with a valuable toolkit of ideas to reduce challenging behaviors, encourage appropriate ones, and better support the children in your life.

Kelley L Foehrkolb

Instructor

Kelley Foehrkolb is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Behavior Specialist for Northfield Schools, bringing over 15 years of experience as a Special Education teacher before stepping into her current role. While she loved working in the classroom, she now finds great fulfillment in supporting teachers and students through behavior strategies, coaching, and professional development. Kelley is passionate about training and mentoring educators across Minnesota. She has developed and provided various professional learning opportunities, including "Navigating Behaviors", a week-long summer training for teachers in Southern Minnesota. This program helps districts build model special education classrooms and strengthen their behavioral support systems.

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