2023 Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: Prevention Before the Crisis Summit
34. Emotional Support Boot Camp
Session Dates
Thursday August 17, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM - PaTTAN - CENTRAL
Closed
Teachers and administrators often struggle with offering a balance of quality instruction while establishing behavior management systems that result in all students having success. In this session, a review of effective instructional strategies and procedures for the delivery of high-quality instruction for students across all settings will be provided. The focus will be on evidence-based interventions applicable to students of all instructional levels and in all settings that include direct instruction, establishing instructional control, teaching cooperation skills as well as communication skills and academic content. Emphasis will be placed on effective instruction methodologies, school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), token economies, behavior contracts, self-monitoring checklists, implementation of positive behavior support plans and behavioral skills training for increasing staff performance.
Target Audience
Suggested participants include the following:
- Administrators
- Educators, including early childhood educators
- Behavioral specialists (school counselors, school psychologists, special educators)
- Behavioral and mental health providers
- Emotional Support teachers
- Emotional Support paraprofessionals
- Parents/families
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2251, or
trife@pattan.net.