Early Intervention Training

Experiencing notable behaviors in the classroom? NEIECC is offering a training series with insightful yet practical advice to implement in your classroom right away. These events are funded by a grant from WindSwell Foundation (formerly the AWS Foundation)!

Early Intervention Training

Why do they do that (and what do I do)? Training Series: FREE for child care providers!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS AVAILABLE

Program incentive: Programs who have at least one staff member attend a minimum of three of the upcoming training sessions will receive 10 hours of In-Class Early Intervention support from Possibilities Northeast. The PNE staff will work with the teachers to help them take the skills they learned in these sessions and more deeply integrate them in the classroom. This training is expected to result in decreased behaviors and increased teacher confidence!

Session 1: We Live Inside a Body

**Missed this session? Watch our Teacher Takeaways!

Session #2: Rethinking Stress/The Fascinating Developing Brain

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Session #3: Through the Lens of Sensory Processing

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Session #4: Anatomy of a Meltdown

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Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. + Additional networking/discussion to 9:00 p.m. • Location: WindSwell Foundation (formerly AWS Foundation), 5323 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Friday, May 8, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Location: Grace Point Church of the Nazarene (site of Kiddie Prep School), 8611 Mayhew Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835

It’s easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated and even angry when a child is having a meltdown. This experience is hard for both the person having the meltdown, as well as for anyone present at the time. In this professional development session, we will begin with a brief review of the stress response system and an introduction to sensory processing. Building upon this information, participants will learn what happens to the body when feeling overwhelmed, under attack, hijacked and helpless. Three distinct stages of a meltdown will be described and discussed beginning with the identification of some triggers, signs and symptoms that may indicate a meltdown is starting. Appropriate prevention and intervention strategies at each stage will be provided and discussed. By understanding the anatomy of a meltdown everyone who cares for and/or works with young children with these types of challenges will be better equipped to understand what a child’s behavior might mean and offer help and support during these difficult times.

Session #5: Why do they do that and could it be me?

An Examination of Confusing and Problem Causing Behaviors

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Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. + Additional networking/discussion to 9:00 p.m. • Location: WindSwell Foundation (formerly AWS Foundation), 5323 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Friday, June 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Location: Grace Point Church of the Nazarene (site of Kiddie Prep School), 8611 Mayhew Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “Why does he do that?” Do you ever wonder why some of your best techniques work with some kids and not others? In this workshop, we will take the position that all behavior has meaning. And, that it is our job as adults who work with and/or care for young children to figure out what the child’s behavior is telling us. Participants will be introduced to a variety of ways to think about behaviors that are confusing and/or causing problems. We’ll specifically look at the role of emotions in development as well as environmental influences. Participants will be encouraged to understand the ways in which their own personality and temperaments may influence a child to behave in certain ways. There will be something in this workshop for everyone who knows, loves, or works with a child about whom you ask, “Why does he do that?” Come! We’ll laugh as we learn together.

From the first round of training, August 2025 - January 2026:

Session 1: We Live Inside a Body

Missed this session? Watch our teacher takeaways!

Session #2: Rethinking Stress/The Fascinating Developing Brain

Missed this session? Watch our Teacher Takeaways!

Session #3: Through the Lens of Sensory Processing

Missed this session? Watch our teacher takeaways!

Session #4: Anatomy of a Meltdown

**Missed this session? Watch our teacher takeaways!

Session #5: Why do they do that and could it be me?

**Missed this session? Watch our teacher takeaways!

Meet the Trainer: Dr. Jennifer Rosinia

Jennifer Rosinia is an Occupational Therapist and Child Development Specialist. A master clinician and a gifted teacher, Dr. Rosinia has taken a stand for the body, specifically the ways in which the neurobiological systems impact relationships, development, and learning. Areas of specialization include sensory processing, the stress response system, including adverse childhood experiences The importance of relationships, the role of movement and the influence of nature are additional areas about which she is passionate. Dr. Rosinia is on faculty at the Erikson Institute. Jennifer has a growing national reputation as a powerful speaker and consultant. Dr. Rosinia brings a healthy balance of humor, passion, and expertise to all her presentations. She is the president of Kid Links Unlimited, Incorporated a company whose mission is to link theory to practice, parents with professionals and kids with their optimal potential.