EVENT OVERVIEW

This 2-day training on The Tough Kid Series can help you manage and motivate Tough Kids. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for dealing effectively with tough problems like: • Arguing • Aggression toward staff and other students • Noncompliance • Lack of motivation • Poor academic performance Tough Kid training is focused on providing practical and proven strategies to help difficult students manage their behavioral excesses and deficits and learn appropriate behaviors. Learn how to minimize Tough Kid disruptions and maximize learning for everyone. Participants will receive BOTH the Tough Kid Book and the Tough Kid Tool Box. Must attend both days!

LEARNING TARGETS

  • Understand Behavior: Identify factors that contribute to challenging student behavior and use a problem-solving approach to determine effective, evidence-based responses.
  • Select & Apply Strategies: Use strategies from The Tough Kid Book and Tough Kid Tool Box to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors, increase motivation and compliance, and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
  • Put the Tools into Practice: Develop an individualized plan for implementing selected Tough Kid strategies and tools within their classroom or school setting to reduce disruptions and maximize student learning.

AUDIENCE

School Teams: Building Administrators, School Counselors, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers

SESSIONS

  • October 1, 2026
  • October 20, 2026 

SPEAKERS

Meet our Presenters

Denise Griffin

EVENT

Details

COST

GRREC Districts: $30 per person

Non-GRREC: $80 per person

CREDITS

EILA Hours: Up to 12

PD Hours: Up to 12

MEALS

Lunch will be provided onsite.

WHEN

October 1, 2026 – October 20, 2026
8:30 AM-3:30 PM CT

WHERE

GRREC Event Center

230 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY

CONTACT

LOCATION

Venue Information

GRREC Event Center

230 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY
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