In this insightful audio, PBEC's Jeffrey Lee, K12 Special Education Coordinator, speaks with Jim Kath, behavior consultant, about effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom. They discuss the potential drawbacks of relying solely on "in the moment" teaching and explore practical strategies for planning and setting up lessons and activities to address challenging behaviors in a proactive manner. Jim highlights the importance of teaching strategies for social skills training, including task analysis and practice in simulated environments, to help students replicate real-life situations. Jeff emphasizes the significance of collecting and analyzing data to inform teaching strategies and measure the effectiveness of social skills training. They also discuss effective goal-setting for addressing student behavior. Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.