Session Summary

Thursday, October 26th

Opening Session


Welcome & Organizer

Brian Meyer Midwest PBIS Network (IL)

Keynote Speaker
Silver Linings: A Pathway to a Healthy Future

Lucille Eber, Midwest PBIS Network (IL)




Concurrent Sessions


A mix of full day topic-specific strands and individual single topic breakout sessions will be offered each day. Participants can register for one single topic breakout session in each time period or one full day topic-specific strand per day. Registering for a strand includes registration for three related sessions.  


Concurrent Sessions 1: Thursday, October 26

Promoting Positive Classroom Environments for Teaching & Learning

Terrance Scott, University of Louisville (KY)


Sustaining & Scaling District-wide Implementation of PBIS/Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Lisa Powers & Jamie Grieshaber, University of Missouri; Casetta Brown, St. Louis Public Schools (MO); Nanci Johnson, Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support;  Joyce West, Gardner Public Schools (MA)


Using Data to Assess & Reduce Disproportionality in School Discipline

Kent McIntosh, University of Oregon; Ja'Net Smith, Colquitt County School District (GA)


Enhancing Family-School Partnership Within Schoolwide PBIS

Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, University of Utah; Tawni Barlow & Nikki Bauman, Medical Lake School District (WA)


The PBIS Implementation Blueprint

Heather George, University of South Florida


PBIS as a Framework for Trauma Informed Practices & Other Initiatives in Juvenile Justice & Alternative Settings

Michael R. Turner, Texas State University; Madeleine Byrne, Dallas County Juvenile Department (TX); JoDonna Burdoff, West Virginia Schools for Diversion & Transition


Single System of Delivery: Using Tools, Resources, & Data to Build a Cascade of Support

Kelly Perales, Midwest PBIS Network (IL); Jennifer Rollenhagen, West Shore Educational Service District (MI); Katie Miller & Erin Oleniczak, District Health Department #10 (MI); Lynn Russell, United Way of Mason County (MI)


Introduction to the Revised Tiered Fidelity Inventory: Tier 3

Don Kincaid, University of South Florida


Embedding Crisis Response & Threat  Assessment Within Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Susan Barrett, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Tona McGuire, Washington State Department of Health; Kira Mauseth, Seattle University (WA)


Expanding Your Multi-tiered System of Support to PreK: Why & How

Lise Fox, University of South Florida; Allison Olivo, Michigan’s Multi-tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center



Concurrent Sessions 2: Thursday, October 26

Promoting Access to Effective Practices Using Classroom PBIS

Bob Putnam, May Institute (MA); Edwin Wilson, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC)


Using Data-based Decision Making to Effectively Differentiate Provision of District-level Supports

Heather Hatton & Tim Lewis, University of Missouri; Danielle Starkey, Omaha Public Schools (NE); Terry Houlton & Carrie Novotny-Buss, Millard Public Schools (NE); Tina Rickett, Winnebago Public Schools (NE)


Culturally Responsive Classroom Practices to Support Each Learner

Ambra Green, University of Texas at Arlington; Maria Santiago-Rosario, University of Oregon; Tynara Blount, School District of Philadelphia (PA)


Implementing & Sustaining Family-School Partnerships at Tier 2 & Tier 3

Andy Garbacz, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Lisa Salva, Angela Green, & Danielle Dunham, Milwaukee Public Schools (WI)


The PBIS Essential Elements

Brian Meyer, Midwest PBIS Network (IL)


Incorporating PBIS Data, Systems, & Practices in Point Systems, Level Systems, or Behavior Systems in Alternative Programs

Brenda Scheuermann, Texas State University; Emily Spurlock, Nevada Positive Behavior Support Technical Assistance Center; Sara Velasquez, Summit View Youth Center (NV)


Using Multi-tiered Systems of Support Features to Improve Mental Health for All

Kelcey Schmitz, University of Washington; Kurt Hatch, University of Washington Tacoma; Tory Christensen & BJ Sorensen, Richland School District (WA); Andrea Peyton, Lutheran Community Services Northwest (WA)


Evaluating & Improving the Quality of Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plans

Rose Iovannone, University of South Florida


Integrating Academic & Behavioral Support in a Multi-tiered Systems of Support Framework: Lessons Learned Across the Tiers

Brandi Simonsen & Mike Coyne, University of Connecticut; Tracey Lamothe, HILL for Literacy (MA)


Alternatives to Exclusion for Substance Use/Possession

Sean Austin, University of Oregon; Mary Krogh, Portland Public Schools (OR); Erin Swoboda & Doug Bullinger, Chanhassen High School (MN)



Concurrent Sessions 3: Thursday, October 26

District Level Supports for Successful Classroom PBIS Implementation

Kimberly Yanek, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Steve Goodman, Center on PBIS; Sabrina Stewart & Lori Briones, Northside Independent School District (TX)


Coaching Counts: Building District Systems for Coaching Capacity

Lisa Powers & Jamie Grieshaber, University of Missouri; Paula Raygoza, Clifton Public Schools (NJ); Jane Crawford, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO); Tina Lawson, Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network


Teaming to Increase Meaningful Participation of Students & Families

Nikole Hollins-Sims, Hollins-Sims Consultation (PA); Nicholas Diggs, Old Dominion University (VA)


Developing Equitable Family-School Partnerships with Racially & Ethnically Diverse Families

Clynita Grafenreed, University of Washington; Angela Hernandez & Eric Phillips, Arlington Independent School District (TX)


Tier 1 PBIS Implementation Exemplars

Cat Raulerson, University of South Florida; Tara Davis & Polly Tennies, Forsyth County School District (GA)


Voices from the Field: Experiences with PBIS in Alternative Programs

Brenda Scheuermann, Texas State University; Brian Meyer, Midwest PBIS Network (IL); JoDonna Burdoff, West Virginia Schools for Diversion & Transition; Meagan Dwyer, Special Education District of Lake County (IL); Lindsey Tompkins, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (CA); Marguerite Harris, San Luis Obispo County Probation Department (CA)


Leaders Supporting Mental Health for All: A Panel Discussion

Susan Barrett, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Kurt Hatch, University of Washington; Justyn Poulos, North Thurston Public Schools (WA); Joni Splett, University of Florida; Kacey Rodenbush, Monterey County Behavioral Health (CA); Christopher Haines, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center (SC)


Scaling Up Tier 3: A Model Demonstration

Stephanie St. Joseph & Bob Putnam, May Institute (MA); Amber Casavant, Gardner Public Schools (MA)


Systematic Screening in Tiered Systems: We’ve Got This!

Kathleen Lane & Rebecca Sherod, University of Kansas; Amber Smith, Fort Mill School District (SC); Jessica Poppe, Sedro-Woolley School District (WA)


Strengthening Educator Learning in Rural Settings Through Regional Communities of Practice

Karen Robbie, University of Connecticut; Janet VanLone, Bucknell University (PA)



Facilitated Discussions: Thursday, October 26

Keep the Conversation Going: Mental Health Integration

Kelly Perales & Katie Pohlman, Midwest PBIS Network (IL)


High School Schoolwide Implementation

Patti Hershfeldt, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Stephanie Martinez, University of South Florida


Classroom PBIS: A Discussion Centered in our Current Reality

Steve Goodman; Center on PBIS; Kimberly Yanek, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA)


Alignment of Program Initiatives Within Alternative Settings

Michael R. Turner & Brenda Scheuermann, Texas State University


Q&A Session: Enhancing School-Family Partnership Within Schoolwide PBIS

Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, University of Utah; Mark Weist, University of South Carolina; Clynita Grafenreed, University of Washington


District-wide PBIS: Promoting the Capacity to Sustain High-fidelity Implementation

Lisa Powers & Jamie Grieshaber, University of Missouri


So You Want to Do PBIS? Let's Get This Started!

Betsy Lazega & Lauren Evanovich, University of South Florida


Implementing Tier 2 Data, Systems, & Practices

Sara Estrapala, University of Missouri; Ashley Rila, University of Iowa


Equity Community of Practice: First Do No Harm, Ensuring PBIS Supports ALL Students

Jennifer Rose, Loyola University (IL); Milaney Leverson & Kent Smith, Cooperative Education Service Agency 10 (WI)


Systematic Screening at Tier 1: Let's Talk About It

Kathleen Lane, University of Kansas


School Violence Response & Recovery Effort

Jennifer Freeman, University of Connecticut; Renee Bradley, US Department of Education

Friday, October 27th

Keynote Speaker

Lessons Learned & Next Steps

Heather Peshak George, Center on PBIS; Ruthie Payno-Simmons, Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center, Indiana University; Brennan Metz, Roanoke County Public Schools (VA); Diego Reyes, San Diego County Office of Education-Juvenile Court & Community Schools (CA)




Concurrent Sessions


A mix of full day topic-specific strands and individual single topic breakout sessions will be offered each day. Participants can register for one single topic breakout session in each time period or one full day topic-specific strand per day. Registering for a strand includes registration for three related sessions.  


Concurrent Sessions 4: Friday, October 27

Bullying Prevention Within the PBIS Framework, Part 1

Sara McDaniel, University of Alabama


Enhancing Inclusion of Students with Extensive Support Needs Within Schoolwide PBIS

Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, University of Utah; Jennifer Sommerness, University of Minnesota 


Getting Started with PBIS in High Schools

Ami Flammini, Midwest PBIS Network (IL)


A Pathway to Wellness: A Transformation from DO-ing to BE-ing 

Kimberly Yanek, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Clynita Grafenreed, University of Washington


The  Institute of Education Sciences Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) Trial: Research Findings & Implications for Practice

Kent McIntosh, University of Oregon; Barbara Condliffe, Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (NY); Anja Kurki, American Institutes for Research (MD); Catherine Bradshaw, University of Virginia; Christine Tapia, Santa Clara Unified School District (CA)


Is it Me or the Environment? Equity Considerations for Social-Emotional-Behavioral Screening

Ruthie Payno-Simmons, Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center, Indiana University; Jeff Chenier, Willow School New Orleans (LA)


PBIS implementation in Urban Settings

Steve Goodman, Center on PBIS; 


Supporting LGBTQ Youth & Educators 

Jennifer Freeman, University of Connecticut; Renee Bradley, US Department of Education


Essential Features of Tier 2: Data, Practices, & Systems

Tim Lewis, Center of PBIS/University of Missouri; Allison Bruhn, University of Iowa


Students Can Do More: Authentically Involving Students in PBIS Implementation

Patti Hershfeldt, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA)



Concurrent Sessions 5: Friday, October 27

Bullying Prevention, Part 2: Youth Voice & Engagement

Sara McDaniel, University of Alabama; Julie Augustyn, Community Consolidated School District 93 (IL); Middle School Students


Prioritizing Relationships to Create Spaces of Belonging

Ami Flammini & Katie Pohlman, Midwest PBIS Network (IL)


Using PBIS to Build Staff Capacity for De-escalating Student Behaviors

Brian Meyer, Midwest PBIS Network (IL); Bob Putnam, May Institute (MA); Meagan Dwyer, Special Education District of Lake County (IL); Joyce West & Amber Casavant, Gardner Public School District (MA)


Using Restorative Practices to Build Community & Address Discipline in Urban Districts

Lori Lynass, Sound Supports (WA); Saundra Hensel, Jefferson County Schools (KY); Cheri Simpson, Kent School District (WA); Johnny Phu, Lake Washington School District (WA)


A Panel Discussion to Explore Connections Between PBIS & Community Schools

Susan Barrett, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Jay Roscup, Finger Lakes Community Schools (NY); Chris Woodall, Forsyth Central High School (GA); Ginny Joseph, Orange County Department of Education (CA); Laurie Elliott, North Rose-Wolcott Central School District (NY)


Building (& Re-building) State-wide Systems of PBIS/Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Tim Lewis, University of Missouri; Angel Goodwine Batts, North Carolina Multi-tiered System of Support; Lynne DeSousa, Colorado Department of Education; Scott Eckman, Nebraska Department of Education; Nanci Johnson, Missouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support; Eric Kloos, Minnesota Department of Education


Effective High School Classroom Environments Networking Session

Jennifer Freeman, University of Connecticut


Building Coaching Through Intentional Capacity Building

Amy Henry, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (MI); Jennifer Rollenhagen, West Shore Educational Service District (MI); Jodie Soracco, Virginia Tiered Systems of Support


One Size Does Not Fit All: Effectively Implementing Check-in Check-out from Kindergarten through High School

Sara Estrapala & Angus Kittelman, University of Missouri; Jana Schultz, Independence Elementary School (MO)


Let Me Lead: Youth Directed Supports

Stephanie Martinez & Laura Kern, University of South Florida; Diego Reyes, San Diego County Office of Education, Juvenile Court & Community Schools (CA)



Concurrent Sessions 6: Friday, October 27

Using Restorative Justice Practices to Support Students with Intensive Behavioral Needs

Lori Lynass, Sound Supports (WA); Travis Hall, Renton Academy (WA)


New Research on Culturally Responsive Practices & Recommendations for Equitable PBIS Systems

Catherine Bradshaw & Jessika Bottiani, University of Virginia; Maria Santiago-Rosario, University of Oregon; Sandra Rouiller, Johns Hopkins University/Sheppard Pratt Health System (MD); Lorenzo Hughes, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)


Enhancing Multi-tiered Systems of Support to Create Effective Systems of Crisis Response & Recovery

Susan Barrett, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Tona McGuire, Washington State Department of Health; Kira Mauseth, Seattle University (WA)


Social-Emotional-Behavioral Development: A Necessary Part of Daily Teaching & Learning

Kimberly Yanek, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University; Rayann Silva, University of Washington; Johnny Phu & Charlotte Plouse, Lake Washington School District (WA)


Sustaining District-wide Implementation Beyond Leadership Change

Tim Lewis, University of Missouri; Casetta Brown, St. Louis Public Schools (MO); Jane Crawford, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO); Jennifer Patterson, Francis Howell School District (MO); Lauren Weissler, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (MO)


From Policy to Practice: Addressing Restraint & Seclusion Through the PBIS Framework

Laura Kern, University of South Florida; Brian Meyer, Midwest PBIS Network (IL); Chris McEvoy & Kayrl Reynoso, Wayne Co RESA (MI)


Coaching Teams in Using Screening & Other Data for Decisions About Mental Health Interventions

Joni Splett, University of Florida; Colleen Halliday, Medical University of South Carolina; Michele Johnson, Duval County Public Schools (FL)


Supporting Families & Students During Individualized Education Plan Process to Support Student Social-Emotional-Behavioral Needs 

Stephanie St. Joseph, May Institute (MA)


Building Cultural Competency Utilizing Small Group Social Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention

Aaron Campbell, University of Missouri; Mary Rose Sallese, University of Alabama at Birmingham


Hearing From All Students: What Can That Look Like?

Stephanie Martinez, University of South Florida; Patti Hershfeldt, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University (VA); Inez Ruiloba, San Diego County Office of Education (CA); Amy Daigle & Jenna Buff, Hiddenite Elementary School (NC)