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Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 1, Elementary): Understanding the Acting-Out Cycle

PD Hours: 2.5

SKU: PDH-BI1_ELEM_2022 Category:

The first in a two-part series, this module discusses challenging behavior in terms of the phases of the acting-out cycle and offers strategies and tips for responding to students in each phase.

By completing the entire Perspectives & Resources section and reviewing the accompanying activities, the learner will:

  • Understand why educators need to be able to effectively address challenging behaviors
  • Be familiar with how culture can influence challenging behaviors
  • Be familiar with the seven phases of the acting-out cycle
  • Be able to recognize the behavioral characteristics associated with each phase of the acting-out cycle
  • Understand how to appropriately respond to students in different phases of the acting-out cycle