Our training has focused on preparing educators and family members to conduct functional behavioral assessment and to implement positive behavioral support. This has included linking assessment results to proactive interventions, designing effective instructional environments, facilitating social interaction, and teaching functional communication skills. The training format that we have used includes onsite workshops, training via interactive television, online instruction, and development of individual technical assistance teams.

With the increasing need for training and technical assistance, it is not only important to continue these training efforts but, also, to create mechanisms that (1) provide resources and support that are available to practitioners over time, and (2) extend training throughout the state of Minnesota. This project was designed to increase the availability of previously developed materials via web pages, CD-ROMs, online courses, and Interactive Television (ITV) workshops. Additionally, we continue to develop in-depth tutorial CD-ROMs and web-based products that will support early childhood educators in addressing the needs of young children who engage in challenging behavior.

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