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Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., Author, Adjunct Instructor, and Mental Health Consultant, Erikson Institute and Simple Solutions Educational Services
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.

Sponsored by Gryphon House
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If you think perfect harmony is the essential characteristic of quality early childhood programming, research shows otherwise. A study by Andrew Gianino and Edward Tronick (1988) showed that even the most positive relationships are in perfect harmony 30 percent of the time and spend the other 70 percent of the time navigating conflict. Conflict is an essential part of the human condition (not adult aggression, intimidation, or abuse-in those situations, emergency measures should be employed).

In this edWebinar, Angela Searcy, Ed.D. discusses navigating equity issues like equally divvying up lesson-planning responsibilities, quarrels with families over how much homework is too much, disagreements over professional responsibilities around supporting identity development, curriculum implementation, and parental responsibilities when a child has a disability. This session helps you capitalize on these opportunities to better understand yourself, your colleagues, and the families you serve. Dr. Searcy's Push Past It! framework provides strategies to understand your unique conflict style and concrete tools (like the adult meaning making machine) to help you get through conflict so you can elevate equity.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Dr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with a teacher certification through the state of Illinois, an M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute with a specialization in infant studies, and a Doctor of Education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Her research revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by CLASS and its correlation to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Dr. Searcy has a developmental therapy credential through the early intervention systems of Illinois and an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate from Erikson Institute.

An educator since 1990, Dr. Searcy is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services and has experience at all levels of education. Dr. Searcy is currently a seminar leader and adjunct faculty at Erikson Institute, a professional development provider for Discovery Source, a CLASS Pre-K Affiliate Trainer for Teachstone, a mental health and educational consultant, and the author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors and Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs.
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Jennifer Lewis is the President at Gryphon House, Inc., the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents.

Join the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

Gryphon House, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.

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Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs - edWeb

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Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., Educational Consultant and Seminar Leader, Erikson Institute, Owner and Founder, Simple Solutions Educational Services

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This edWebinar outlines a guide to effective behavior planning for intense challenges. Angela Searcy, Ed.D. discusses effective but practical functional assessment tools designed for educators BY educators. She will also outline each phase of the process, what to expect, and what tools support a continuous cycle of each step:

Self-reflection and identification of implicit bias

Context analysis

Identification of prevention strategies

Replacement skills

New responses

Reviewing the results

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Dr. Searcy also explains the structure that supports good behavior planning from all adults including parents and staff members. This presentation will be of interest to preK-3 teachers and school and district leaders, and will outline tools to help educators MATCH a strategy to their unique students and program and WORK the strategy when it's not working!

Dr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with teacher certification through the state of Illinois, and an M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute, with a specialization in infant studies. She also has a doctorate in education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Her research revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by CLASS and its correlation to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Angela, who began as educator in 1990, is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services, and has experience at all levels of education. She is currently a seminar leader and continuing education instructor at Erikson Institute, a professional development provider for Teaching Strategies, LLC, a Teachstone Affiliate Trainer, a member of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System CLASS Community Advisory Board, and an author for Gryphon House Publishing. A former neuro-developmental specialist, Angela has specialized training in neuroscience and is a nationally recognized speaker. She has been featured on Chicago's WGN Channel 9 News, Chicago Public Radio's Chicago Matters, Chicago Parent and Chicago Baby Magazines.

Join the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

Gryphon House, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.

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Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Behavior - edWeb

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Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., Educational Consultant and Seminar Leader, Erikson Institute, Owner and Founder, Simple Solutions Educational Services Sponsored by Gryphon House WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more This edWebinar outlines a guide to effective behavior planning for intense challenges. Angela Searcy, Ed.D.

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Scripted Stories for Social Situations help children understand social interactions, situations, expectations, social cues, the script of unfamiliar activities, and/or social rules. As the title implies, they are brief descriptive stories that provide information regarding a social situation. When children are given information that helps them understand the expectations of a situation, their problem behavior within that situation is reduced or minimized.
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These easy-to-use guides were created especially for teachers/caregivers and parents to provide hands-on ways to embed social emotional skill building activities into everyday routines. Each book nook is comprised of ideas and activities designed around popular children's books such as Big Al, Hands are Not for Hitting, On Monday When it Rained and My Many Colored Days. Examples of suggested activities include using rhymes to talk about being friends, making emotion masks to help children identify and talk about different feelings, playing games around what to do with hands instead of hitting and fun music and movement activities to express emotions.

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The Pyramid Model is comprised of practices that are implemented by teachers and families. Below are ideas, resources, and illustrations of strategies that might be used to implement Pyramid Model practices and promote young children's social and emotional competence in a classroom setting. Teaching Social-Emotional Skills Social-emotional skills can be categorized into four types: behavior ...

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Equip yourself with the essential tools to confidently address challenging behaviors in children up to third grade. Enroll in this course to cultivate a positive classroom atmosphere,
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Equip yourself with the essential tools to confidently address challenging behaviors in children up to third grade. Enroll in this course to cultivate a positive classroom atmosphere,

nurture strong connections with families and coworkers,

and ensure each child receives the attention and

care they need for success.

Equip yourself with the essential tools to confidently address challenging classroom behaviors. Enroll in this course to cultivate a positive classroom atmosphere, nurture strong connections with families and coworkers, and ensure each child receives the attention and care they need for success.

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Dr. Angela Searcy

I understand the challenges you face as an educator. From my early beginnings as a naptime teacher in 1990 to working as a child development specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services to working as a mental health consultant, I've dealt with some incredibly tough behaviors and complex family dynamics. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of this responsibility and underappreciated, but I want you to know there is a better way.

The framework includes practical and research-backed techniques that anyone can use to manage challenging behaviors and create supportive environments where every child can thrive. From this research and real-life experience, the Push Past It Push Past It framework was born and I've guided thousands through the intricacies of this profession with a real, raw and humorous approach.

Now is the time to take control of your journey as an educator and reclaim your passion for working with children. Let's equip you with the tools needed to put you back in the driver's seat and make a lasting impact in the lives of the little ones you take care of. They are counting on you, and I'm here to help you every step of the way.

MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR

I understand the challenges you face as an educator. As a parent of 4 children and from my early beginnings as a naptime teacher to working as child development specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services to working as a mental health consultant, I've dealt with some incredibly tough behaviors and complex family dynamics. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of this responsibility and underappreciated, but I want you to know there is a better way.

With experience since 1990 as a teacher, neuro-developmental specialist, and coach, I founded Simple Solutions Educational Services and have developed practical and research-backed techniques that anyone can use to manage challenging behaviors and create supportive environments where every child can thrive.

My educational journey began with a B.A. in English and secondary education, an M.S. in early childhood development, and a Doctorate in Education focusing on assessment and response to intervention. My research explores brain-based learning and its correlation to preschoolers' aggressive behaviors. From this research and real-life experience, the Push Past It framework was born and I've guided thousands through the intricacies of this profession with a real, raw and humorous approach.

I gained specialized training in neuroscience,child and adult behavior change.
I hold teacher certification for grades 6-12, a developmental therapy credential, an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate and have since authored 2 books: "Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors" and "Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Education.". Currently, I serve as an adjunct faculty member at Erikson Institute, a Master Cadre Pyramid Model Trainer, professional development provider, CLASS Pre-K Affiliate Trainer, Ambassador for Moonin Language School in Finland and personally I am a mom of four adult children and a grand dog

Now is the time to take control of your journey as an educator and reclaim your passion for working with children. Let's equip you with the tools needed to put you back in the driver's seat and make a lasting impact in the lives of the little ones you take care of. They are counting on you, and I'm here to help you every step of the way.

Angela was amazing! She gave so much great information and resources to take back and use immediately! Highly recommend this training to anyone who works with younger children!

This was probably one of the most informative workshops I've ever been to. The speaker was knowledgeable and the information was practical and applicable which is a rare gem in early childhood. I cannot count the amount of conferences I've been to geared towards older children that I will never use. I know I will use this. Also the resources are wonderful. Overall I'm very impressed.

- Kindergarten Teacher, Southgate Elementary

Angela was amazing! She gave so much great information and resources to take back and use immediately! Highly recommend this training to anyone who works with younger children!

- Kimberly | Kindergarten Teacher,

This was probably one of the most informative workshops I've ever been to. The speaker was knowledgeable and the information was practical and applicable which is a rare gem in early childhood. I cannot count the amount of conferences I've been to geared towards older children that I will never use. I know I will use this. Also the resources are wonderful. Overall I'm very impressed.

- Rebecca | Kindergarten Teacher, Southgate Elementary

Angela was amazing! She gave so much great information and resources to take back and use immediately! Highly recommend this training to anyone who works with younger children!

This was probably one of the most informative workshops I've ever been to. The speaker was knowledgeable and the information was practical and applicable which is a rare gem in early childhood. I cannot count the amount of conferences I've been to geared towards older children that I will never use. I know I will use this. Also the resources are wonderful. Overall I'm very impressed.

- Kindergarten Teacher, Southgate Elementary

Angela was amazing! She gave so much great information and resources to take back and use immediately! Highly recommend this training to anyone who works with younger children!

- Kimberly | Kindergarten Teacher,

This was probably one of the most informative workshops I've ever been to. The speaker was knowledgeable and the information was practical and applicable which is a rare gem in early childhood. I cannot count the amount of conferences I've been to geared towards older children that I will never use. I know I will use this. Also the resources are wonderful. Overall I'm very impressed.

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Elevating equity requires educators to be mindful of how to include children, families, and colleagues in all parts of early childhood programming. Elevating equity is all about creating systems that celebrate everyone! Sounds great-but how do you do it? Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting readers where they are.

Get nonjudgmental, practical advice from an experienced trainer and educator.

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Discover strength-based, evidencegrounded techniques that lead to professional growth and learning in your early childhood program.

With practical examples, research, tips, advice, self-reflections, and real stories-shared with Angela Searcy's warm humor-you'll discover how to find common ground and truly elevate educational access for the children and families you serve.

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"This book is touching, inspiring, funny, intelligent and based on the best research available. It is a book that all educators and parents of preschoolers should read regularly. "
Dr. Richard E. Tremblay
Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Psychology, & Public Health; University of Montreal and University College Dublin
"'Push Past It!' is a perfect book for understanding the "why" of challenging behaviors and the "how" they can be managed using an approach that looks at both the adult and the child. I loved reading about Dr. Searcy's journey that includes relevant research because it's often sprinkled with humor and heartfelt real-life experiences. This book is a great tool for me to use as a support to teachers facing challenging behaviors in their classrooms. I also believe it's perfect for anyone who directly works with children! Love the quick ideas, handouts and checklists. It's an "everything" book!"
Marilyn Peterson
Education Consultant
"The book Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors by Dr. Angela Searcy provides a solid foundation of the subject matter with evidence-based research where educators will expand their breath, depth and application of techniques/strategies for behaviors that have been denoted as challenging preschoolers. As you read each page, you are curious of what's on the next page. Her sense of humor is exhilarating as you are reading each page. While reading the book, one will conduct self-reflections on statements made or heard from others related to students' behaviors. Dr. Searcy's personal experiences are relatable and realistic to what classroom teachers are faced with daily. Various analogies are used through uplifting, inspiring, encouraging, and stimulating towards better planning of student's individualized challenging behavior(s). Readers can visualize and incorporate the Adult Behavior Laundry list, reflective exercises along with the 5R Cycle toward students' learning through developmentally appropriate practices. Every early childhood educator and administrator should have this book in their classroom or office and discuss during professional learning community meetings. Also, I would strongly recommend that the book be included on syllabi of courses that specifically relate to Introduction to Early Childhood, Child Guidance, Challenging Behaviors and Child Development to give adult learners (students) additional resources in their challenging behaviors toolkit."
Dr. Brenda K. Williamson
Educational Consultant and Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education department, Durham Technical Community College
"In her book PUSH PAST IT!, author Angela Searcy provides a positive approach to addressing problem behaviors in the classroom. As a former teacher, Dr. Searcy shares her wisdom and experiences, providing practical, step-by-step approaches to prevent, understand, and eliminate conflicts so often found in classrooms. The author takes the reader on a journey, beginning with self, to better understand adults' reactions to children's behavior. She challenges teachers to examine their own history with crying, tantrums, and aggression to better understand their own social emotional development and overall temperament. For children who need more supports and intensive interventions, Dr. Searcy presents Change You strategies that adults can employ to prevent challenging behaviors, Change the Child strategies that supports children in learning new behaviors to the replace undesired behavior, and Change the Consequences, to deter teachers from using ineffective techniques that may be triggering for children. Dr. Searcy's stories and case studies offer the context in which incidents occurred in natural environments and brings the strategies to life. Throughout the book, she describes personal challenges, and successes as teaching opportunities that are deeply rooted in research. Push Past It! gives teachers the tools they need to prevent and promote social emotional competence in the classroom. It provides a practical-hands on approach that is evidence based and supported by research. Push Past It! can serve as a practical guide for teachers and can be used as an effective textbook for teacher education programs focusing on social emotional learning. Teachers will inspired to ponder, examine, and reflect on themselves, the children in their classroom, and their families to develop a plan of action to address behaviors and open a world of possibilities based on the strategies provided by Dr. Angela Searcy. "
Dr. Rosemarie Allen
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Associate Professor; Institute for Racial Equity, President and CEO
"While challenging behavior is always a top area in which teachers indicate needing more support, providing concrete, workable solutions that providers can implement is no simple task. Dr. Angela's Searcy's Push Past provides an enjoyable and accessible approach for early childhood providers to reflect on strategies that they can implement immediately. With her long history as a behavior specialist, Dr. Searcy brings with her both an expertise in the area and a wealth of real world stories that will resonate with all types of early childhood providers. The conversational tone of Push Past It! makes this the exact opposite of what it feels like it to read an academic textbook. Dr. Searcy has a gift for describing the work of some the top researchers in the field in an easy to understand and easy to apply way. The case studies provided in each chapter offers the reader lots of opportunities to consider how the Push Past It approach can be applied in real life situations. Additionally, the reflective exercises provided throughout the book allow the reader to consider their own experiences and approaches to supporting young children's social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior when it occurs. This book provides a welcoming, non-judgmental and positive approach to challenging behaviors that early childhood providers of all kinds will find both easy to read and easy to apply."
Rob Corso
"I can truly see Push Past It! as very useful when working with "that child". I would argue so powerful in fact, that I intend to post it in my work space to keep it visually accessible and to be mindful of it. I never considered looking at how I could be a part of the problem, but truly if you are a part of the problem, you can be a part of the solution. Love it. I can see easily using it as a support and way to document the behavior, strategies, and changes. It also goes hand in glove with the Pyramid model of social emotional learning that is used in many early childhood programs. I plan on keeping chapter 9 on strategies close at hand so I can access it quickly when a concern comes up. Chapter 5 has an overview of what is developmentally appropriate at different ages. I plan on sharing this with families on my home visits this year. I truly cannot recommend this book highly enough. For a new teacher, it's one more tool, for an experienced teacher it's a new tool but also a new perspective. This book worked so very well for a book study as the exercises bring up much to discuss and debate. It will be not only on my bookshelf, but used regularly for many years to come."
Lynette Perlikiewicz
Los Ranchos Elementary, NM State Pre-K Teacher
"What impressed me is the authentic voice of the author. She has truly caught the way teachers think about problem children (a biter). She uses humor to empathize with the teacher ("a three year old serial killer") and turns the conversation to why he acts this way. She is equally adept at capturing the realism in children's feelings (I hate you), while giving the teacher clues as to why. The book has an incredible range of ideas for teachers to try without being a recipe book. Searcy explains carefully the rationale for how to set up appropriate social and physical environments for children. She explains why before she makes suggestions, which enables teachers to think for themselves in selecting strategies to use in the classroom. I would recommend this book as a text for special education or advanced general education students as well as a reference book for experienced teachers."
Barbara Bowman
Erikson Institute, co-founder and professor
"In Push Past It!, Searcy explains how important it is for educators to first take care of themselves so that they can better take care of "their" kids. Understanding how the brain develops, how it feels safe enough to risk taking chances with learning, and how to meet the needs of each and every student can be found in this book. In Push Past It! you will learn what trauma is, how it presents itself, and what you can do to help. Searcy provides case studies to help educators understand various ways to deal with trauma. This is a book full of ideas and answers. Searcy has earned the privilege of your time in reading this book!"
Marilee Sprenger, M.S.
Sprenger Consulting, ASCD Author
"Including a mix of her own classroom experiences as well as those experienced over her rich career in an array of classrooms, Searcy provides an engaging account of what causes challenging behaviors and practical strategies to address these behaviors in a positive and productive manner. This book outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing, understanding, and acting on challenging behaviors. While the book encourages the reader to push past it, it is laden with the idea that you should never do so alone or without deep understanding of your actions or the children and families in your care. Regardless of how you choose to read this book, read it. Talk about it. And, adjust your practices for the better. "
Vincent Constanza
Chief Academic Officer at Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Education, LLC

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Why Is the Curriculum Still in the Shrink Wrap Tool for Leaders

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Why Is the Curriculum Still in the Shrink Wrap Tool for Leaders