Defiance or Distress? Responding to “No!” with Connection and Clarity

Learning Level 2: Intermediate/Application

Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE/General Educators, Paraeducators, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLPs, OT/PTs

Description – This training helps educators rethink defiance as a sign of distress or unmet needs, not intentional disrespect. Participants will learn how to respond to opposition with assertive, compassionate communication that teaches boundaries to kids with varying exceptionalities while preserving relationships.

Continuing Education – This training will provide 6 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3
• CE credit for SLP, *SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
  * Social Work credit will not require passing a post-course quiz.
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area E (Org. ID# B40093, Event ID# )

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.

In collaboration with: Rockford Public Schools 205