PAST RESOURCES
Early Childhood ECHO Series (2025)
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Flyer
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Session 1: Behavioral Health - Feb. 5, 2025
Short videos:
• Short video: behavior challenges
• Short video: functions of behavior
Key Takeaways:
- There is a purpose for each behavior.
- The best way to reduce a challenging behavior is to teach a better way to meet the same need.
- Proactive and preventive strategies help create a structured, supportive environment that reduces problem behaviors before they occur.
Resource links:
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Session 2: Education - Mar. 5, 2025
Key Takeaways:
- Early connections shape brain development and regulation
- Support regulation through the ICEL framework
- Play naturally supports diverse learning needs
Resources:
- Brain builders Video link
- ICEL matrix handout
- 6 Stages of Play
- Kansas Early Learning Standards Classroom Quick Look
- Solution cards and resources
- 6 open ended questions for play
- Center conversations printable
- Block area conversations
- Article: The goal of emotional regulation is not quiet, compliant kids
- Emotional self-regulation strategies for young children
- The Genuis of play
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Session 3: Parenting - Apr. 2, 2025
Key Takeaways:
- The number one way to prevent learning, health and behavior problems is a Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationship (SSNR)
- Start using Behavior Checker and Mind S.E.T. to become an SSNR for parents and children.
- Show parents how to use Behavior Checker and Mind S.E.T. so they can become an SSNR for their children.
- So that everyone is on the same page, make sure Behavior Checker is on your phone, computer, and the phones and devices of the families you work with.
Resource links:
- Behavior checker
- Science behind Mind S.E.T.
- Behavior Checker Research page
- About Raised with Love and Limits
- Developmental milestones
This training was made possible by grant number 1 U3IRH43512-01-00 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, HRSA, DHHS.