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
EVENT
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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
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Venue Information

GRREC Event Center
230 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY
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