Behavior is communication, but for many educators, making sense of why students do what they do can feel like guesswork. This session starts by demystifying function-based thinking with a simple, relatable scenario—why do babies cry? From there, participants will move beyond the analogy to apply practical tools for identifying the root causes of behavior in any setting. Whether your team is addressing bullying, absenteeism, or other chronic behavior challenges, you’ll leave with strategies to shift staff from frustration to function-based problem-solving, helping all students with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
