Communicate proactively about behavioral or developmental concerns.
Participate in meetings and planning with openness and partnership.
Pick up your child promptly if a safety-related incident occurs.
Treat staff with respect and collaborate constructively.
If the actions suggested above under “Responding” do not succeed, the educator may:
Separate the child from the environment or activity, but have the child remain within the educator’s immediate and direct supervision until the child is able to regain self-control and rejoin the group.
Remove the child from the environment or activity if the behavior is potentially dangerous to the child or others.
Use physical intervention in a calm, nurturing manner that is responsive to the specific situation, the child’s developing abilities, and their capacity to understand. Interventions include taking a child by the hand, picking a child up, or placing a child in one’s lap.
Partner with educators and administration to support consistent expectations and collaborate on individualized behavior support plans when needed.
Work with the program when outside evaluations, assessments, or additional support services are recommended to help your child thrive in the classroom.
Participate in meetings, planning conversations, and follow-up support with openness, communication, and a team approach focused on your child’s success.