Educator professional learning
Behaviour as Communication
Professional learning for educators who want to move beyond simply managing behaviour and better understand what may be happening underneath it. Explore the role of development, regulation, executive functioning, sensory needs, environment and communication, with practical tools for use across the learning setting.
What you'll learn
- Move beyond behaviour management to behaviour understanding.
- Identify developmental, sensory, emotional and environmental factors.
- Use practical tools to reduce unnecessary cognitive load in the classroom.
- Support regulation and executive functioning in everyday teaching.
- Plan team-wide approaches that are consistent and respectful.
Who this is for
- Early childhood educators and teachers
- School leadership and support staff
- Education teams wanting a shared framework
- Professionals supporting neurodivergent students
What to expect
Professional learning aligned with everyday classroom practice
Video lessons, reflection questions and team discussion prompts
Downloadable tools and planning templates
Ideas you can implement immediately with your team
Course outline
8 modules with short video lessons, articles, reflection activities and downloadable resources.
- 1
A new lens on behaviour
Reframing behaviour as communication in educational settings.
2 lessons
- 2
Regulation and the nervous system
Understanding dysregulation in the classroom.
2 lessons
- 3
Sensory and executive functioning needs
Reducing barriers to participation and learning.
2 lessons
- 4
Communication, connection and repair
Relationship-based responses to difficult moments.
2 lessons
- 5
Team-wide planning
Building consistent, collaborative approaches.
2 lessons
- 6
Working with families and external supports
Collaboration beyond the classroom.
2 lessons
- 7
Putting the framework into practice
Sustaining change over time.
1 lesson
- 8
Reflection and next learning
Consolidating your professional learning.
1 lesson
Frequently asked questions
- Is this course accredited?
- This is professional development for educators. You will receive a certificate of completion, but accreditation requirements vary by sector and location.
- Can teams complete this course together?
- Yes. The course includes team discussion prompts and planning activities designed for group professional learning.
Ready to start learning?
Work through the course at your own pace and return to the lessons whenever you need a refresher.