Past Events

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

This webinar is part of a series of opportunities that will allow VTPBIS SU/SD and school-based Coordinators to learn about topics that will deepen their PBIS implementation, share ideas with each other, and hear about new resources and information. Who should Attend: All School and SU/SD VTPBIS Coordinators. Building administrators are also welcome to join this session. Date: January 14, 2021, 9:00–11:00 AM   Register Here

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…

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.   Register Here

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. Register Here

All VTPBIS Schools are asked to complete the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) and Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) each year. This year, we also will be encouraging completion of the School Climate Survey (can be offered to staff, students, and families; can replace the SAS). This webinar will introduce you to each tool and enable you to get the most out of these assessments. It will cover how to access, complete, and analyze results within PBIS Assessment for each of the three tools. Completion…

  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 FBA/BSPs. Attendees will then have an opportunity to…

This webinar will provide an overview of the impact developmental trauma has on childhood development across multiple domains including learning and cognition. Strategies for identifying and supporting children who have experienced developmental trauma at all three tiers of support will be presented. Participants will improve their understanding of how to create a learning environment that is trauma informed. Who should attend? School personnel including, teachers, Para educators, administrators, specialists, behavior interventions, school/mental health clinicians, others. Register Here

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 of you attending for CPI re-certification, these two hours will serve as the first part of re-certification. You will need up to two hours of physical safety and physical control skills training to become re-certified. This…

This two-day virtual 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. Participants must attend as a team (including an administrator) but register separately. As a member of your VTPBIS school’s leadership team, please collaborate with your team members to complete this checklist of implementation readiness steps prior to attending the training. This checklist needs to be submitted to Anne Dubie at [email protected] at…

School leadership teams that have implemented School-wide PBIS with fidelity are eligible to attend this two-day virtual training that will provide the content and facilitation needed to prepare for implementation at the targeted level within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. School Leadership Teams will: • Increase knowledge and fluency about the Targeted Level of VTPBIS • Finalize systems needed at the Targeted Level • Complete an inventory of the formal and informal targeted supports currently available; identify gaps; and prioritize…

This two-day virtual training will provide the content and facilitation needed to support school teams in preparing for implementation at the Intensive Level. School Leadership teams will: • Refine and strengthen an Inventory of Targeted practices that can be adapted for individualized supports • Increase knowledge and fluency about the Intensive Level of VTPBiS • Identify the systems functions, responsibilities, and roles at the Intensive Level • Understand the features of individualized supports including: o Teaming o Setting Goals o…

This two-day virtual training will serve as a review of PBIS data, systems, and practices across the tiers within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Participants will learn about common implementation dips and the latest practical strategies for overcoming implementation fatigue. Participants will learn how to analyze their own data for increased fidelity of implementation and improved student outcomes, develop a maintenance plan for revitalization and continuance improvement, and walk away with a “tool-kit” of strategies and skills necessary to…

Repeat of Jan. 19th 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…

Repeat of Jan. 20th 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.  Register Here