As young children discover their own personalities, responsibilities, and independence, they may encounter difficulties with other children and rules. We strive to provide the most harmonious environments, but in the event that the teachers must intervene, we have outlined our most common techniques.
AT NO TIME DO TEACHERS USE PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT, SHAMING OR WITHHOLDING OF FOOD OR BATHROOM
- Environmental Manipulation
By setting up equipment and staff positioning themselves at key points throughout
the room, certain conflicts can be avoided.
Teachers attempt to redirect or divert children's attention to another toy, area, or activity
in an attempt to avoid confrontation.
- Language Encouragement
Often times conflict arises and heightens due to young children's limited vocabulary.
Teachers may step in and help provide appropriate words to help solve a conflict and
give children a few minutes to compose themselves.
CENTER PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS
The process begins as follows:
- The teacher will inform the director of any concern. At this point the staff has observed a child exhibiting non-cooperative behavior and typical classroom management techniques have not reduced this behavior. The teacher will keep documentation of such behaviors and circumstances surrounding the incident.
- After the parent has been informed of the behaviors, the director will spend time in the classroom observing the teachers and children to identify any circumstances or patterns surrounding the behavior.
- If techniques suggested by the director are not showing any improvement in the behavior, parents will be called in for a conference with the teacher and the director. We will work together as a team devising a consistent and positive plan of action for behavior modification.
- If we still cannot find an acceptable solution, we may need to revaluate the placement resulting in a paid suspension of care or termination.
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