Upcoming Events

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…

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…

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

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

This two-day training will provide school leadership teams an opportunity to complete their PBIS Implementation Plan and prepare for PBIS roll-out to staff, students, and family members. Who should attend? School leadership teams consisting of representative members from the school including a building principal or assistant principal, Supervisory Union/Supervisory District coordinator and school-based PBIS coordinator participate in this training April 2-3, 2020, 8:00 – 4:30 (8:00 – 8:30 registration) Fee: Two Day training - $298 per person Location: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee VTPBIS training…

This two-day training will provide school leadership teams an opportunity to complete their PBIS Implementation Plan at the Targeted Level and prepare for roll-out to staff, students, and family members. In order to be eligible to attend this training, schools must meet the following requirements: 1) Completed school-wide Universal VTPBIS Implementation 2) Received 80% (Teaching Expectations)/80% (Overall Mean Score) on Post-Implementation SET or a score of 70% on the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) within five months. 3) Identified a team…

This two-day training will provide school leadership teams an opportunity to complete their PBIS Implementation Plan at the Intensive Level and prepare for roll-out to staff, students, and family members. In order to be eligible to attend this training, schools must meet the following requirements: 1) Confirm that your school has participated in the VTPBIS Targeted Training and is currently implementing PBIS at the Targeted Level 2) Confirm that your school achieved a score of 80%/80% on the SET and/or…