Taking the Bite Out of  Difficult Behavior  in Young Children:

Taking the Bite Out
of  Difficult Behavior 
in Young Children:

Effective Functional Assessment Strategies

Effective Functional Assessment Strategies

 90 minutes | July 21st, 2026 at 6-7:30pm CST 

Taking the Bite Out of  Difficult Behavior  in Young Children:

Effective Functional
Assessment Strategies

Behaviors, such as hitting, biting, hair pulling, short attention spans, high activity levels and tantrums are common among young children aged zero to three.

Functional assessments are critical in helping adults to understand what these challenging behaviors might mean and an important stage in helping children eliminate them.

Behaviors, such as hitting, biting, hair pulling, short attention spans, high activity levels and tantrums are common among young children aged zero to three.

Functional assessments are critical in helping adults to understand what these challenging behaviors might mean and an important stage in helping children eliminate them.

Description

Description

 LENGTH: 90 minutes | DATE: July 21st, 2026 at 6-7:30pm CST 

 LENGTH: 90 minutes | DATE: July 21st, 2026 at 6-7:30pm CST 

Research shows most behavioral interventions fail because the intervention does not take into consideration the reason for the behavior.

Research shows most behavioral interventions fail because the intervention does not take into consideration the reason for the behavior.

Functional assessment helps caregivers and therapists to look at the cause of the behavior and based on that cause incorporate an intervention. Functional assessment helps caregivers and therapists become more objective regarding how behavior is described to parents.

This in turn helps parents to see assessment tools are being used to measure behavior and are not just based on the "feelings" of the caregiver or therapist. This step by step guide makes discussing behavior and working with families more effective using behavior and working with families more effective.

Objectives

Objectives

Participants will categorize common behaviors in young children aged zero to three
Participants will analyze functional assessment tools
Participants will examine interventions base on functional assessment
Participants will apply effective assessment strategies when working with families

KIND WORDS

What Educators Say 
Around The Globe

#highly recommend! | #I know I will use this | #very relatable | #rare gem for early childhood | #love this training!

The seminar was extremely engaging and felt like it moved along at a steady pace

—  Pre-K instructional assistant, Green Fields Elementary
SO amazing!! Angela was so positive, upbeat, and fun! Typically seminars are long and boring to sit through. This was extremely helpful and held my interest the entire time! Would DEFINITELY recommend!
   
—  Teacher, Red Bank
Thank you for the amazing presentation and strategies. I cannot wait to implement them in my classroom!

-Pre-K Teacher, Green-Fields Elementary
I have years of experience as a teacher and have learned so much in your presentation and will start using some of your strategies instantly to manage classroom behaviors ! Thank you

—  preschool disabled teachers, West deptford public schools
Extremely informative !!
—  Teacher, Red Bank Elementary

Meet your instructor

Meet your instructor

As featuring on:

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 Push Past It 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 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.
This Class Will Be Taught Live On July 21st, 2026 at 6-7:30 pm CST
This Class Will Be Taught Live On July 21st, 2026
at 6-7:30 pm CST

Meet your instructor

Meet your instructor

As Featuring On:

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 Push Past It 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 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.