14th Annual NEPBIS Leadership Forum Materials

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KEYNOTE SESSIONS

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Even Better Together: Integrating Attendance and Behavior

Steve Goodman, Ph.D. and Cecelia Leong, M.P.P

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Strategies to Incorporate Student Voice in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Sara Estrapala, Ph.D. 

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THURSDAY SESSIONS

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Morning Sessions

Block A

Afternoon Sessions

Block B

Afternoon Sessions

Block C

Getting Past the Slump: Reignited and It Feels So Good!

Gizem Tatarer, Michelle Mead, & Karen Paulvin, New Jersey Positive Behavior Support in Schools (NJ PBSIS)/ Rutgers University

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A Universal Function-Informed Intervention in General Education Classrooms

Ashley Plumb, University of Connecticut

A Universal Function-Informed Intervention

Enhancing and Expanding Targeted/Tier 2 Interventions Within the PBIS Framework

Amy Wheeler-Sutton & Sherry Schoenberg, University of Vermont; Jayme Gaudet, Colchester School District

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The CSDE Behavioral Health Pilot and Norwalk: Integration of Systems – Technical and Adaptive Shifts

Kimberly Traverso, CT State Department of Education; Sandra Faioes & Robert Pennington, Norwalk Public Schools

The CSDE Behavioral Health Pilot and Norwalk

Leveraging Success for All: Implementing Tier 1 MTSS for Behavior

Erin Brewer & Alyssa Rodriguez, University at Albany, SUNY

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Supporting Staff to Try New Practices: The Mindset, Fidelity, Investment Connection

Sharon Lohrmann,NJ PBSIS/Rutgers University

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Fresh Perspectives, Relevant Practices and Inspiring Leadership: Guide Implementation by Engaging Student Voice

Courtney Angelosante & Sarah Wilkinson, Maine PBIS; Whytne Crabtree, RSU #24; Shelly Morin, Bangor School Department

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A Tier 1 Approach to Improving Attendance

Cecelia Leong, Attendance Works; Steve Goodman, University of Connecticut

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Improving Meaningful School and District Level Outcomes With PBIS

Chelsea Salvatore, Emily Baton, Alex Utley & Erik Maki, May Institute

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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Addressing Behavioral and Academic Connections

Laura Kern, University of South Florida; Kathryn Dooley, University of St. Joseph; Ryan Bird, Landmark College

Accomodations for Students with Disabilities

Essentials for Tier 3

Bob Putnam and Lisa Thomas, May Institute

Essentials of Tier 3

Aiming High: Adapting the Aim Curriculum for Emotional Support Classrooms

Jen Francisco & Laura Rutherford, Devereux Center for Effective Schools

Aiming High – ACT for NEPBIS

Amplifying Voice to Advance Equity: Farmington Public Schools

Natalie Simpson, Kathy Greider, Lisa Kapcinski & Veronica Ruzek, Farmington Public Schools

Amplifying Voice to Advance Equity_Farmington

Essential Data, Systems, and Practices from the State to the School Level

Ellen Reinhardt; MTSS-RI, Michele Walden-Doppke, MTSS-RI; Kristen Petrarca, Brown Health; Jason Masterson, Portsmouth School Department

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Enhancing Self-Regulation Interventions for High School Students Using Student Voice
School Personnel Suicide Prevention Training: Best and Promising Practices

Margaret Paccione-Dyszlewski, Emma Pendleton & Kimberly LaFountain, Bradley Hospital

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Integrating the Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community Model within MTSS

Rosemary Reilly-Chammat & Samantha BrinzRhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Amy Burns, North Smithfield High School; Kristin Murray,Warwick Public Schools

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Why Are they Doing That? Behavior 101: Understanding Student Behavior

Clynita Grafenreed, Ph.D

Why Are They Doing That?

Policy and Practice for FBA-BIPs: Interpreting the New Federal Guidance on FBAs

Tobey Duble Moore, University of Connecticut

Policy and Practice For FBAs BIP

Integrating Mental Health Supports Using a Data-Driven Tier 2 Framework

Jennifer Brennan & Nate Harris, Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships; Marlene DeJesus, Agawam Public Schools; Elizabeth Doncaster, Somerville Public Schools

Integrating Mental Health Supports Using a Data-Driven Framework

Rigor, Relevance, and Responsibility: Teaching with High Expectations and High Support

Sonya Pratt-Massó & Laura Edouard, City on a Hill Charter School

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Free-Access Professional Learning Resources to Support Implementation Across Tiers: You’ve Got This

Elise Sarasin, Kathleen Lynne Lane, & Jenna Raad, University of Kansas; Kathleen M. Williamson & Kimmia Lyon, University of Connecticut

Free Access PL Resources to Support Implementation Across Tiers

Effective Practices to Strengthen, Monitor, and Measure Home-School Partnerships

Nicole Peterson, University of Connecticut; Emily Baton, May Institute

Effective Practices to Strengthen MOnitor and Measure HOme-School Partnerships

Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Youth Substance Use and the NH Alternative Peer Group Model

Heidi Cloutier, University of New Hampshire; Michelle Lennon, Archways Family Resource Center & Recovery Community Organization

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FRIDAY SESSIONS

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Practical Strategies for Enhancing Engagement and Limiting Challenging Behavior: This Is How We Do It!
Are We Doing It Yet? Using the New TFI 3.0 to Guide and Enhance Your Tier 1 Implementation
Building PBIS From the Ground Up: A Roadmap to Sustainable School-Wide Implementation

Kate McCoy, Rebecca Granatini, Annie MacLachlan, Jack Irvine & Heather Lasky, Mansfield Elementary School

Building PBIS from the Ground Up
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Utilizing A Cohort Model to Build Advanced Tiers in Multiple Districts

Tera Moran & Jennifer Oswald, Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12

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From Screening to Support: Integrating SEBH and Academic Systems

Christine Downing, New Hampshire School Districts: Cornish (SAU 100), Grantham (SAU 75), and Plainfield (SAU 32); Essie Sutton, Branching Minds

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Embedding Proactive Restorative Practices Within Tier 1 PBIS: A Practical Approach
Bridging Academics and Behavior: Leveraging the Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR)

Kelly Swartwood, Eva Allen & Melissa Klug, PaTTAN

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Creating Safe and Supportive Schools: Tiered Strategies for Empowering LGBTQ+ Students and Staff

Erik Maki & Emily Baton, May Institute

Creating Safe and Affirming Spaces

Using District Support to Promote Implementation: An NEPBIS Districts of Distinction Panel

NEPBIS Gold Districts; Susannah Everett & Katie Meyers