Wait List: Functions of Behaviour: Reducing the Unexpected

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Monica Maddison

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Date: Feb 28, 2024 | Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Explore, in depth, the various potential causes of behaviours, the language we should be using to speak about them, and how we can prevent them from occurring in the future. We will discuss positive and negative reinforcement, and dive into the complexities of responding appropriately. For educators and parents engaging with children daily, this workshop provides participants with confident understanding and actionable tools to apply in your care. Topics covered: neurodiversity, behaviour, positive language use, antecedents/consequences, reinforcement, classroom strategies, impact of peer relationships.

Facilitator(s): Monica Maddison

Monica Maddison is a Director of Specialized Education and Inclusion, former college instructor, and a professional speaker. She brings her thirteen years of experience and extensive education background to "educate the educator" on best practices for supporting and caring for neurodiverse learners. When she isn’t advocating for her students within the classroom, providing one-to-one therapy for home based clients, or public speaking across Canada, USA, and New Zealand, she’s a mother to three children herself. Monica uses real world explanations with actionable strategies within each session to guide educators through self reflection and greater understanding of all children. Her company, Bloom Behaviour, is creating a movement of inclusion driven practices for intentional educators - because as we already know; we’re better when we’re together.

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.