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Proactive Behavior Management: Planning for Success

August 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Proactive Behavior Management: Planning for Success in the Classroom

Educators today are feeling more overwhelmed than ever by challenging behaviors in the classroom. Behavior is a form of communication, and by understanding the functions of behavior, you can address it more effectively. Learn the “ABC” approach for identifying what a child might be communicating through their behavior. Empower yourself with proactive strategies and systems to set children up for success and to support them when challenging behaviors do occur.

 

Workshop Presenter: Jodi Katz, Gateways’ Behavioral Specialist

Headshot of Jodi KatzJodi Katz is a graduate of Wheaton College in Norton MA with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience. After graduation, she wanted to work in a school for students with developmental disabilities. She worked at the May Institute in Wilmington for 5 years, where she had roles on both the education and behavior teams for students ranging from 5-22 years old. Jodi then continued her education at Simmons University, where she received the Sutcliffe Award and graduated with a master’s degree in behavioral analysis. She is now a Board-Certified Behavior Specialist (BCBA) and has worked with multiple populations including ASD, ADHD, ODD, global development delay, down syndrome, and others using a range of assessments including VB-Mapp, ABBLS-R, Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Functional Analyses (FA). She is excited to be at Gateways as the mission aligns with her personal belief that every student should feel empowered to create meaningful relationships with those around them.

 

Our Summer 2025 Workshop Series: Creating Day School Classrooms of Belonging

Join Gateways this August for a virtual workshop designed for Jewish day school educators committed to fostering more inclusive and supportive classrooms. This 90-minute session will equip educators with practical tools to increase access and belonging for all learners. Let’s work together to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.

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