The U.S. Department of Educations Office of Special Education Programs and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start authored a Dear Colleague Letter and guidance document. These documents state that state and local educational agencies and Head Start programs have responsibilities for implementing IDEA to ensure that children with disabilities enrolled in Head Start programs receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series
Understand and Respond with Confidence
Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.
When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.
In this series, you will learn:
- Why behavior is a message
- What happens in the brain during big feelings
- How to build safety and connection first
- Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
- How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time