August 2019
Enhancing the Superpowers of School Administrative Assistants
School administrative assistants are likely the first person that students, staff, families and other community members see when they enter the building. On top of all the responsibilities with phones, computers, and organizational matters, school administrative assistants must effectively communicate with anyone at their window. This workshop will provide an opportunity to enhance communication skills with the people they connect with all day, every day. Relationship building, de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies will be explored and practiced. Register for the Training
Find out more »September 2019
Navigating SWIS – Webinar – September
This one-hour webinar is for schools that choose SWIS as their data-based information system. School Leadership Teams will identify a few individuals to participate in this training. This webinar can also be a “refresher” for schools already using SWIS. Register for the webinar. Register for this Training
Find out more »VTPBIS Coordinators “Welcome Back” Webinar – September
This interactive webinar will provide School and SU/SD Coordinators helpful tools and strategies to launch a successful PBIS school-year! VTPBIS State Team members will share strategies they have learned from several years of observing and supporting VTPBIS schools in their annual PBIS roll-out. Tips will be provided on how to use the Vermont pbis.org website to obtain the tools and resources needed to aid implementation including how to find the VTPBIS Coordinator Calendar of Activities, the annual schedule of PBIS…
Find out more »Navigating SWIS-CICO Webinar – September
This one-hour webinar will provide a tutorial on how to navigate SWIS-CICO including entering student data and generating reports. This webinar is available to schools after they have added CICO to their SWIS license. Who should attend? PBIS School Coordinators, Administrator, Data Analyst or other staff entering SWIS-CICO data. Register for this Training
Find out more »Rule 4500: The Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Vermont Schools Webinar – September
Vermont Rule 4500 is in place to maintain positive and safe learning environments, promote positive behavioral interventions and supports, and ensure that students are not subjected to inappropriate use of restraint or seclusion. Learn more about what is permissible and what is prohibited under Rule 4500, including reporting requirements, debriefing, etc. Who should attend? All school personnel. Register for this Training
Find out more »PBIS in 60 Minutes: Introduction to PBIS Webinar – September
Are you interested in learning about PBIS? Are you a new staff member working in a school implementing PBIS? Looking for a quick booster in PBIS features? If so, this is the webinar for you! This webinar will provide a quick and comprehensive overview of the systems, data and practices within a PBIS framework. Participants will learn about the essential features of PBIS including, behavioral expectations, lesson plans, acknowledging positive behavior, procedures for discouraging problem behavior and using data for…
Find out more »October 2019
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) (Full Day or Half-Day Refresher) – October
This full-day workshop or half-day refresher provides training in a safe, non-harmful behavior management system designed to help human service workers provide for the best possible care, welfare and safety of children who become out-of-control or physically aggressive. Who should attend? Anyone is welcome. It is recommended that participants attend in teams. Completion of the 8-hour training leads to CPI certification. If you have already completed CPI training within the last 12 months, there is a 3 hour CPI refresher…
Find out more »Restorative Practices within MTSS
For over a decade, Vermont schools have been building a multi-tiered system of supports framework for social and academic achievement. Recently, there has been a surge of interest around the use of restorative approaches nationally and in Vermont schools. A restorative approach involves principle-based processes and practices that can be applied to help things go right as well as respond when things go wrong. This whole-school approach links well within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This workshop will…
Find out more »November 2019
Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Support Planning (FBA/BSP) – November
THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT, NOVEMBER 5 & 19, 2019 Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process for identifying the events that reliably predict and maintain problem behavior. A Behavior Support Plan (BSP) then takes the observations made in an FBA and turns them into a concrete plan of action for managing a student's behavior. This two-day training will focus on practical approaches to developing effective FBAs and BSPs. Day One will focus on developing both the systems capacity for…
Find out more »Data Day Webinar – November
This webinar will offer VTPBIS school and SU/SD Coordinators a process for facilitating data days for school leadership teams to review the status of their PBIS Universal, Targeted and/or Intensive supports and act upon data to improve their behavior outcomes. Who should attend? VTPBIS School Coordinators, Administrators and SU/SD Coordinators. This Webinar is Free to Attend! Register for this Webinar
Find out more »Relationship Building & De-escalation Skills (Full Day) – November
This one-day workshop focuses on relationship building, de-escalation and conflict resolution skills needed by staff working with students who need targeted and intensive level supports. Participants will learn how to support students with self-defeating behaviors using applied behavior management skills and building positive restorative relationships. Who should attend? Individuals working with students who need targeted/intensive supports. Location: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee 8:30 – 3:30 (8:30 – 9:00 registration) Fee: $165 per person (includes morning refreshments and lunch). Register for this Training
Find out more »Data Day
This training will provide school leadership teams the opportunity to review the status of their school’s PBIS implementation and student behavior data so they can identify action steps for change. Teams will learn about and engage in Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS), a team process for using data to make decisions. We will also discuss how to utilize this process for academic data. It is anticipated that teams will be able to use the results of their time together to both initiate…
Find out more »December 2019
Bullying Prevention within PBIS Webinar
This webinar will provide an outline of the VT AOE policies and regulations related to bullying and an overview of bullying prevention strategies within a multi-tiered framework. Participants will learn about a user-friendly bullying prevention curriculum from the National PBIS TA Center. Examples of elementary and middle school strategies will be provided. Who should attend? School personnel including school social workers, school counselors, teachers and other school staff. Cost: Free Register for this Training
Find out more »Universal Screening Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the benefits of Universal Screening in a PBIS school. We will explore how Universal Screening promotes early identification of children at risk, the systems needed to implement Universal Screening, and the process of matching results with proactive and preventative practices. We will explore a few screening tools and resources, as well as highlight Vermont school experiences. Cost: Free Register for this Training
Find out more »January 2020
VTPBIS Coordinators Learning and Networking Series (Half Day with optional afternoon topic-based networking and planning session) North – January
Even though VTPBIS school or SU/SD coordinators have the title of "coordinator", they also play an important role as "coach" of PBIS systems, data and practices. The goal of this series is to build on school and SU/SD coordinators' current knowledge and skills to most effectively support school staff in PBIS implementation and sustainability. Each of the two half-day sessions (North and South) will include a facilitated networking session with peers and a topic-based instruction to enhance PBIS coaching skills.…
Find out more »VTPBIS Coordinators Learning and Networking Series (Half Day with optional afternoon topic-based networking and planning session) South – January
Even though VTPBIS school or SU/SD coordinators have the title of "coordinator", they also play an important role as "coach" of PBIS systems, data and practices. The goal of this series is to build on school and SU/SD coordinators' current knowledge and skills to most effectively support school staff in PBIS implementation and sustainability. Each of the two half-day sessions (North and South) will include a facilitated networking session with peers and a topic-based instruction to enhance PBIS coaching skills.…
Find out more »VTPBIS Universal (Tier 1) Orientation Webinar – January
Individuals selected to be PBIS School Coordinators will participate in an orientation to the PBIS Universal Level training to learn about the role of the PBIS Coordinator and the PBIS measurement tools used to assess fidelity of implementation. Who should attend? This orientation webinar is required for PBIS school coordinators and new SU/District coordinators before attending VTPBIS Universal Level Leadership Team Training. Additional Information and to Register: For March Universal Training Select January Webinar; For June Universal Training, select January…
Find out more »VTPBIS Targeted (Tier 2) Orientation Webinar – January
The School Coordinator, SU/SD Coordinator and interested Team members will be provided with the necessary information to help support the School Leadership Team’s readiness activities for training at the Targeted Level. Who should attend? This orientation webinar is required for PBIS School Coordinators and SU/SD coordinators before attending VTPBIS Targeted Training. This Webinar is Free to Attend! Register for the Training
Find out more »VTPBIS Intensive (Tier 3) Orientation Webinar – January
Participants will learn about assessing, expanding and enhancing targeted interventions to meet the individualized needs of students. Included will be a review of the systems needed to support PBIS at the Intensive Level as well as a discussion of the role FBA/BIP in meeting the unique needs of students. Who should attend? This webinar is required for PBIS School Coordinators and SU/SD Coordinators before attending VTPBIS Intensive Level Leadership Team Training. This Webinar is Free to Attend! Register for the…
Find out more »February 2020
Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Support Planning (FBA/BSP) (Day 1 of 2) – February
THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT, NOVEMBER 4 & 18, 2020 Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process for identifying the events that reliably predict and maintain problem behavior. A Behavior Support Plan (BSP) then takes the observations made in an FBA and turns them into a concrete plan of action for managing a student's behavior. This two-day training will focus on practical approaches to developing effective FBAs and BSPs. Day One will focus on developing both the systems capacity…
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