School & Organization Professional Development

Duration: 1.5 hours
Suggest Audience: Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors
Suggested Grades: All

Students can become overwhelmed and shut down before trying to work through a challenge. Whereas, many students can easily apply the skills necessary to be successful academically, behaviorally and social-emotionally others have difficulty. When students are unable to engage in strategic learning, they risk believing that assignments and social situations are too challenging to attempt or to overcome. Their perception can influence their belief system to the degree that it becomes their reality. Student performance and self-concept benefits from identifying that they can manage their own perceptions to improve their academic, behavioral and social-emotional skills. Learn how to gain the positive attention from your students when they are feeling defeated.

For details, pricing and scheduling call (631) 617-1958 or email: info@childbehaviorconsulting.com

Duration: 1.5-hours
Suggested Audience: Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors
Suggested Grades: All

Many students compare themselves to others and give up before trying to tackle a challenge. These students who struggle learning often tell themselves, “I can’t do it,” “It’s too hard for me,” or “The other kids are better than me.” The ability to use positive self-talk has a direct impact on academic, behavioral and social and emotional development. Identifying then replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts influence students’ ability to take initiation and maintain goal-oriented behaviors. This workshop will focus on identifying proactive and reactive language, what their underlying meaning is and how to teach students to take control of their thoughts and become empowered. Activities and resources will be made available for immediate use with students to foster the foundation of self-awareness, self-monitoring and self-talk. Watch students engage in the skills that it takes to become successful and to believe in themselves!

For details, pricing and scheduling call (631) 617-1958 or email: info@childbehaviorconsulting.com

Duration: 1.5-hours
Suggested Audience: Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors
Suggested Grades: All

Praise is a well-researched, specific strategy that supports positive student learning. With so many students struggling to keep up with the new demands of distance learning and the expectations of the classroom, many struggle to maintain a healthy and confident self-concept. During such uncertainty, students are often in doubt of their skills and abilities to reach their goals and live up to their potential. The way in which teachers praise students influences their perception of their intelligence and their future responses to challenges and failures. Understand the power of praise and the impact it has on student performance, self-worth and overall self-concept.

For details, pricing and scheduling call (631) 617-1958 or email: info@childbehaviorconsulting.com

Duration: 2.5 hours
Suggested Grades: All

Research has shown that approximately 32% of students with the combined type of ADHD dropout of high school (Breslau et al. 2011). In order to understand and effectively teach and communicate with children and young adults who have ADHD, an understanding of executive functioning, self-regulation and the working memory is of primary importance. Teaching self-regulation to promote goal-oriented behaviors is possible through this understanding. By recognizing the impact that ADHD has on learning and in life, the importance of developing the essential skills of “how to learn” helps to provide the skill set for success in school, at home and in life. The skills and interventions taught will be applicable immediately with an understanding of “why” they are effective.

In this informational/interactive presentation, participants will:

• Learn the prevalence and impact of ADHD
• Understand how ADHD impacts students socially and academically in school
• Understand executive functioning and how it relates to students’ ability to self-regulate
• Critically review how delaying gratification increases self-regulation (self-control)
• Be prepared to use practical interventions to increase focus and decrease distractions from outside stimuli
• Learn to teach self-monitoring as a strategy to meet with success

For details, pricing and scheduling call (631) 617-1958 or email: info@childbehaviorconsulting.com

Duration: 4 hours
Suggest Audience: Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors
Suggested Grades: All

ADHD is considered to be a neurodevelopmental disorder, often referred to as a performance disorder, that impacts approximately 6.1 million children ages 4-17 (CDC.gov). Many students with ADHD have struggled with distance and in person learning as they have difficulty staying focused on a task, paying attention and controlling their impulses. The condition is pervasive and affects all areas of development including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Poor performance on tasks can be misinterpreted as a lack of motivation when in reality, ADHD physiologically prevents students from performing and reaching goals. This comprehensive, yet practical workshop will teach participants how to improve student engagement in the learning process so students can progress academically, behaviorally and social-emotionally.

For details, pricing and scheduling call (631) 617-1958 or email: info@childbehaviorconsulting.com