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Challenging Behavior

It is the mission of the Grant Wood AEA challenging behavior team to serve, support, and advocate learning for students ages 3 to 21 displaying serious behavioral concerns. Grant Wood AEA's team also provides data-based, technical assistance in the design and implementation of educational programming and supports for children with Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).

Challenging behavior services to schools promote respect, compassion, and positive behavioral support enabling every learner to perform at his or her highest level within a safe, healthy, and least restrictive environment.

If your child ages zero to three are at risk of losing childcare due to challenging behavior, fill out the Childcare Alliance Response Team (CART) form.

Parents and teachers alike can support their child's social emotional behavioral health! This animated series by GWAEA's challenging behavior team provides advice, with each video aligned to your role as a parent or teacher!

View Behavior Bits.