These instructional, interactive DVDs provide teachers with strategies for working with preschool children who display challenging behaviors. In addition to rich video footage, each DVD comes with a comprehensive facilitator’s guide filled with activities and guidance for using the videos for staff professional development.
Disc One covers:
- What is Challenging Behavior?
- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior
- Why Do Kids Misbehave?
- Parents as Partners
- Skill Development Study #1
Disc Two covers:
- Prevention Strategies
- Behavioral Planning I
- Behavioral Planning II
- Intervention Strategies
- Skill Development Study #2
Karen B. Cairone
Karen Cairone, M.Ed., is Special Projects/Trainer for the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative. She is a graduate of Lafayette College and received her Master's degree in Education from Rutgers University. Karen worked as the Disabilities and Mental Health Specialist for Head Start prior to joining Devereux in 1999. Karen was hired as an Early Childhood Specialist with the DECI where she provided training and technical assistance on children's social and emotional health for programs across the country. Karen is responsible for resource development and other special projects for DECI. Her most recent project was as the co-writer and co-producer of the Facing the Challenge DVDs, Classroom Moments DVD and accompanying training. Karen is a certified trainer for the DECI.
