Past Events

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 webinar will provide an overview of Universal Screening for social, emotional, behavioral risks and strengths. We will discuss the purpose of screening, characteristics of effective screeners, and the systems structures and procedures needed in order to initiate the use of formal screeners in a school. Given the different stressors to safety and well-being that students may be experiencing due to COVID-19, this session will also discuss the need to collect other relevant data to help connect students with the…

As we plan to return to school in whatever form that may take, supporting our most vulnerable students who have impulse control issues and social, emotional, and behavioral concerns will present educators with a variety of new challenges. How do we prepare to support these students and plan for and respond to those challenges in creative ways? How do we maintain a safe environment for staff and students? How do we meet the requirements of Rule 4500 when working with…

As schools are preparing for whatever the fall may bring, it will be important to keep social emotional learning (SEL) and wellness at the forefront of plans. This webinar will explore how to keep the focus on relationship building, key SEL skills for adults and youth, how to integrate SEL teaching into academic content, and how to build a culture of wellness. There will be an opportunity for participants to share how they are keeping the focus on SEL and…

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 Here

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…

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 Here

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…

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 Here

PBIS schools implementing the Check-in/Check-out (CICO) intervention know that it can be quite successful in meeting the needs of students who demonstrate problem behavior related to adult or peer attention. CICO works because it adds to following elements to the student’s day: Increased positive interactions with adults throughout the day; Additional structure to the school day; and Instruction and practice in self-monitoring of behavior. How can we extend CICO support to a remote or hybrid learning environment or during non-instructional…

Learn from PBIS leaders near and far! Join exploring, new, and experienced VTPBIS schools for a day of learning and sharing 8:30am - 3:00pm Register Here

This three-hour virtual training 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. Register Here

This webinar will offer VTPBIS teams a process for facilitating data days to review the status of their PBIS Universal, Targeted, and/or Intensive supports and act upon data to improve their behavior outcomes. Team Time to look at data will be provided, so attending with at least one other team member would be preferable. Who should attend? VTPBIS leadership teams including VTPBIS School Coordinators, Administrators, SU/SD Coordinators, PBIS Leadership Team members If any special accommodations are needed to view this…

For over a decade, Vermont schools have been building a multi-tiered system of supports framework for social and academic achievement. The interest around the use of restorative approaches nationally and in Vermont schools continues to grow. 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 serve as an…

Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Support Planning (FBA/BSP) (Virtual) 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 three-part training will focus on practical approaches to developing effective FBAs and BSPs. First will be a focus on developing the systems capacity for developing…

This two-hour virtual training will provide the foundational de-escalation skills for providing care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved in a crisis. Participants will learn the skills to safely respond to various levels of risk behavior while balancing responsibilities of care. For those individuals seeking CPI certification or re-certification, this session will provide the foundational training hours that will be followed up with site-based physical safety and holding support skills. Register Here

This webinar will provide 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. Register Here

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. Register Here