Registration, Networking Breakfast
Mix and Mingle with exhibitors, presenters and attendees, learn from local experts in the fields of Behavior, Education and Technology.
Taped Welcoming Remarks by John Huppenthal, Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction
“What can I do to get kicked out of school.” Some students actually set themselves up to be suspended and are rewarded if they act up. Many schools today still utilize suspension; even though it has been found to be an ineffective intervention. If we want to actively engage our students and promote academic achievement, we need to keep our students in school.
This session will focus on the data available about why schools suspend students and the disadvantages of suspension. The majority of time will be focused on creating positive interventions, earned privileges for students’ appropriate behavior, and common behavior problems occurring in today’s schools and a whole array of logical consequences that are designed to teach the student rather than removing him from school.
See the big picture and learn the principles of creating a culture of PBIS in your school or district. This scientific and evidence-based practice is used throughout the nation (mandated in many states) and will come alive through a video clip of PBIS in action at Arizona elementary, middle and high schools, and with ample photos of PBIS implementation in schools across the state.
This session will focus on a whole array of practical adaptations that are designed to create an engaging environment in which all students can achieve success. The adaptations discussed will be ones that are easy for any teacher to implement and are built on the premise that the classroom should be a fun and exciting place for students to be. This session will be appropriate for all levels from early childhood through high school.
Tier 1 PBIS Panel -Hear from K-12 school leaders just getting started with PBIS training. Learn about the process from first hand accounts, and see what it takes to implement school wide behavior changes. Questions are encouraged in this interactive session.
Yadira Flores will moderate this panel. Other participants include:
Can you tell the difference between a teacher utilizing classroom technology in their day-to-day instruction and one who is not?
Participate in an interactive, hands-on session that will focus on the use of various, highly-effective ways to incorporate technology into instruction; including methods in collecting data on student progress, comprehension, and basic content knowledge in real-time. Several sample lessons will be presented – each highlighting a different point on the continuum of student interaction. After attending this engaging session participates will have a solid foundation to conduct a classroom assessment of interaction and engagement levels of instructional staff. Examples on how best to maximize student learning and engagement will be presented.
Enjoy lunch while browsing poster sessions from these PBIS Schools in Arizona:
The REIL project aims to: (1) ensure all students in partner districts graduate college- and career-ready by increasing student achievement and growth in all content areas, (2) enhance careers for teachers and principals by implementing a fiscally sustainable PBCS, and (3) develop talent in teacher and leading through a comprehensive program of performance-based evaluation and support. This project serves six Maricopa County Schools Districts, representing 174 principals and assistant principals, 3,380 teachers, and more than 52,000 students. REIL will realize its goals by ensuring that the Right Team has the Right Tools to identify the Right Talent resulting in REIL Change for students in the highest needs schools throughout Maricopa County.
You already have the information and tools you need for good decision making at your fingertips! Two years ago, all Arizona schools upgraded their discipline data management systems to be comprehensive and incident-based, which means you now have access to 35 user-friendly reports displaying your data. Begin using your data now!
There are currently more than 60 BCBA's in Arizona and the number keeps growing. All three state universities now offer BCBA training programs. In addition, Arizona now licenses behavior analysts. So what does a behavior analyst do? How would my school or my child benefit from the services of a BCBA? What does it take to become a BCBA or a Licensed BA? Get all the answers in this information session.
Learn about a free evidence-based system to reduce bullying and increase social responsibility in your school. Elementary and middle school modules available now, high school module currently being evaluated for effectiveness.
Listen to K-12 leaders share their experiences implementing PBIS for one or more years. Learn what it takes to change or shift a schools culture and roll out a PBIS system for the first time. Questions are encouraged in this interactive session.
Daniel Gulchak will moderate this panel. Other participants include:
What does it take to launch and sustain positive school wide behavior systems throughout a school district? Learn the 9 essential elements of implementing any new initiative and hear how two school districts are putting those elements in place to build their capacity support current schools and train future schools themselves.
In 2009 the Government Accounting Office (GAO) put a spotlight on the dangers of using restraints and seclusion to manage problem behavior of students with special needs. The report detailed selected cases of death and abuse in public and private schools. Since then there have been numerous efforts to reduce and report the incidence of such crisis interventions. This presentation will provide an overview of the problem, and various solutions that have been proposed, including the use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a means of prevention.
Interactive session showcasing how technology in the classroom, combined with data collection improve achievement for all learners.
One Arizona teacher in an urban district inspired 20 teachers to become leaders in their own learning. The documentary, Mitchell 20, released in Fall 2011 brought momentum to the emergence of the voices of teacher leaders. This powerful story will inspire participants with knowledge that change is possible in all schools.
An important part of positive behavioral supports involves creating services for students who don't respond to Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions. This presentation will describe common Tier 3 behavioral interventions and how schools and districts can prepare to provide them.
Teacher observations and evaluations are becoming a critical part of the education accountability system in the US and especially here in Arizona. A new teacher evaluation system takes effect in August 2012. Effective classroom management strategies are essential to ensure A+ student achievement and increase your teacher evaluation scores. Your score may effect pay for performance in some districts. Take action today and get a FREE self-assessment to measure which classroom management practices are in your teacher toolbox and learn concrete practices you can add during this interactive and hands-on session.
When implemented correctly, Peer Tutoring has some of the largest research-based effect size of any teacher mediated intervention. This means that you get a BIG academic bang for your buck! Join this interactive session and learn three different strategies for implementing peer tutoring correctly. Identify the steps and procedures necessary for success and get your students the support they need to succeed and excel academically, behaviorally, and socially. Take away free handouts and worksheets.
Learners will have the opportunity to:
1. Recognize a braided Problem Solving Process
2. Learn of one journey for year 1 implementation
3. Explore approaches for consensus building
4. Understand that all roads lead back to student outcomes
Teachers who have participated in National Board Certification overwhelmingly state it is the most powerful professional development experience of their careers. Come hear how the process can deepen content knowledge, build reflective practice, and enable teachers to develop and reflect on new approaches to working with their students.
