25-26 SY Not the Kids We Used to Be: Understanding the Forces Redefining Childhood Today SPED/BH 10

Course Description

• Gain valuable insights into the lives of today's kids in "Not the Kids We Used to Be." This class examines the generational differences and societal factors that influence young people today. Participants will learn to recognize the underlying needs behind children's behavior and develop effective strategies for connection and support.

Objectives:

1. 1. Get a clearer picture of what’s really going on with kids today—and why their world feels so different from the one we grew up in.
   2. Learn about how kids today show us what they need—even if they don’t have the words—and how their behavior is often the clue.
      
      

• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Dr. Kaylene Case
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development 

Target Audience

Any DCSD Staff

Timeline Overview

• Start date of course content: July 30, 2025
• End date of course content: June 12, 2026