Positive Guidance for Young Children

Learn Practical Strategies That Promote Positive Behavior and Support Children's Success

Responsive relationships, intentional guidance, and supportive environments shape positive behavior. This 8-hour training helps educators understand how to encourage positive behavior, prevent challenging behaviors, and create environments where children can thrive. Through practical, research-based strategies, participants will learn techniques they can use immediately to support children's social and emotional growth.

Whether you are new to the field or looking to strengthen your behavior guidance practices, this course provides tools to help you respond confidently and effectively to children's needs.

What You'll Walk Away With

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Promote positive behavior using developmentally appropriate guidance strategies
• Create environments and routines that reduce problem behaviors
• Use effective techniques to support children with a variety of behavioral needs
• Respond to challenging behaviors in ways that teach and build skills
• Partner with families and colleagues to support consistent behavior expectations

What's Included

This training is organized into five engaging lessons:

1. Knowledge Base
2. Indirect Guidance
3. Direct Guidance
4. Challenging Behaviors
5. Resources

Why This Training Matters

Children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and understood. Educators who use effective guidance strategies help children build self-control, strengthen relationships, and develop the social-emotional skills needed for lifelong success.

This training moves beyond behavior management to help you create positive learning environments where children can thrive.

Before You Enroll

We are pleased to offer high-quality, self-paced professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals. To ensure the training meets your individual needs, please check with your employer, state licensing agency, or training registry regarding acceptance of a University of Arkansas Global Campus Certificate of Completion before enrolling.

Ready to strengthen your guidance practices? Enroll today!