Ignite VidCon 4B: A Functional Approach to “Problem Behavior” in ECE

CORE Network Nashville and the United Way of Greater Nashville are excited to host the 2025 Nashville Early Childhood Education Conference! "Ignite! Purpose and Intention." The 2025 Ignite! Conference will be held July 22 - 25, 2025. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Join Dr. Claire Winchester of Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching as she presents "A Functional Approach to “Problem Behavior” in Early Childhood."

Challenging behavior is one of the most difficult parts of teaching young children—but every behavior tells us something. In this practical, supportive session, early childhood educators will learn how to look beneath the surface of problem behavior to understand what a child is trying to communicate. Participants will explore the basic functions of behavior and walk away with simple, classroom-friendly strategies for prevention and response. Grounded in social-emotional learning and behavior analytic principles, this session is designed to build confidence, reduce frustration, and support positive outcomes for all classrooms and all children.

1 - 1.5 hours of TN DHS credit is available upon completion of a reflection form. All Ignite! Conference sessions fall under the umbrella of the United Way of Greater Nashville for TN DHS credit. United Way of Greater Nashville is a Pre-Approved Institution with TrainTN. Your TNPAL-verified director should enter documentation of attendance and participation in their TrainTN Director Portal.

All webinars are recorded and can be found at https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/rts-training/. All recordings are eligible for TN DHS hours.

About the presenter

Claire Winchester, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, is an early childhood behavior coach, consultant, and researcher. Her specialty is translating research into practical, every-day solutions for the adults who spend the most time with young children - teachers and families. Her business and nonprofit ventures include behavior coaching, research, and community enrichment projects around the world. She has over 15 years’ experience working with children and families and is passionate about using the breadth and depth of her experience to better the lives of children and their caregivers! She can be contacted at claire@growth-ecbc.com.

About Growth Early Childhood Behavior Consulting

Growth Early Childhood Behavior Coaching (www.growth-ecbc.com) is an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between research and reality in early childhood by providing collaborative, research-backed behavior support to families, teachers, service providers, and organizations.

About CORE Network Nashville

Core Network Nashville is Nashville’s community of connected resources for early childhood educators. We are the place to find educational and operational resources in the area, access coaching and mentorship opportunities, and get connected to the strong community of early childhood educators of all different backgrounds. At Core Network Nashville, we believe that no matter your role in education, you deserve to have the resources and community support you need to thrive in your work.

If you would like more information about CORE Network and/or would like to join the work, please contact Elandriel Lewis.