Videos

Participants will learn how to use virtual manipulatives and representations to support conceptual understanding of mathematics. Dr. Hughes will demonstrate how to use algebra tiles to solve different equations. Participants will have opportunity to try different virtual manipulatives and leave with a list of free resources.

Comprehension and working memory present unique challenge for students with learning challenges in problem solving. Using recommendations from the IES What Works Practice Guide, we can generate strategies which support students in attacking word problems by incrementally breaking tasks down, utilizing the ability to visualize or draw, organize and reason mathematically.

Explore one school’s journey from a punitive system to a positive system. Understand ways to include stakeholders in decision-making and delivery to maximize staff buy-in. Experience data delivery ideas as well as interventions that encourage the use of data to make change. We will discuss a successful format through which data can be dispersed and show strategies that will allow resources to be accessible to all school members for use in professional development as well as student learning.

Parent engagement is a critical component of PBIS frameworks, and the provision of behavioral skills training to parents may enhance parents’ engagement. This session will address five core skills for parent training and two models for delivering skill sessions to parents.

Teaming is a critical wraparound structure necessary to ensure sustainability of evidence-based practices in schools. We will review the development of problem-solving teams to support evidence-based multitiered math practices in schools, including (a) timelines for onboarding teams, (b) constructing the teams, and (c) applicable materials to support efficient decision-making.

S.O.S- The PBIS ship is sinking! Are you finding students disengaged with your PBIS program?? Learn ways to up the hype and get your building EXCITED! This session will take you through the planning and implementation of school wide PBIS kickoff assemblies. Topics include funding, student and staff participation, sharing data with students, and overall engagement in a middle school setting.

Using converging research from the fields of brain science, trauma, poverty and behavior, this overview session will identify school practices that effectively support students with trauma histories. Specific connections to components of PBIS will be made. Note: definition of trauma includes poverty-related developmental/pervasive trauma.

As we work toward creating environments, routines, & systems focused on supporting the social-emotional needs of the children in our care, let us not forget those on whom we rely, to make it all happen. Come along for a reflective & interactive conversation about the importance of staff engagement to the successful implementation of PW-PBIS. Journey with us along the employee experience life cycle, as we explore opportunities & intentional strategies that foster positive & meaningful engagement.

27. A Look at Successful Implementation of an MTSS Framework in a Large Suburban High School The Bensalem High School team is back and better than ever! Join us for an informative and entertaining session. The team will detail the trials and triumphs unique to the secondary setting. Scheduling, academic intervention, PBIS, and data tracking will all be discussed in this dynamic and engaging presentation. Participants will acquire an understanding of how an MTSS framework can work in the secondary setting as well as practical strategies and actionable ideas for use in their schools.

During this session, the presenters will discuss how they continually develop positive character traits of their students. The SWPBS team has chosen the traits of Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Trustworthiness, Fairness, and Citizenship. In this session the team will share experiences with the 4 Be’s and developing a character education program. These efforts are helping students to become "Motivated Millionaires".