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1:00-2:00 Sessions Pairing and Instructional Motivation - Room 903 Travis Quintana (BCBA) Looking at systematic ways to quickly develop positive working relationships with students.
Self Regulation - Room 905 Meredith Medlicott & Lena Sage (Intervention & Support Resource Teachers) We will review the definition of self regulation, why it is important for both students and staff. Cover some basic strategies to support the development of this skill including present moment awareness, mindfulness, self care, and specific strategies that can be used to support Self-regulation in the classroom
Improving Trustworthy Behavioral Measurements to Support Students’ Outcome - Room 904 Theresah Boateng (BCBA) To ensure positive behavioral and academic outcomes for students, the reliability, validity, and accuracy of data collected are paramount. To achieve these three indicators of trustworthy measurement, the workshop will explore the goals of behavior measurement, the importance of incorporating the concept of interobserver agreement as part of classroom assessment tools and its basic calculation, the current research outcomes on procedural fidelity and social validity, and their relevance in improving the behavioral and academic outcomes of students.
Classrooms of Respect and Inclusivity - Room 902 Laura Valdez (School Climate) & Andrew Roberts (Taylor Middle School) Using community building circles in the classroom can establish respect and inclusivity which will improve behavior and enhance instruction. A sample lesson plan will be shared.
2:00-3:00 Sessions Response Interrupt and Redirect (RIRD) and Functionally Equivalent Replacement Behaviors (FERB) - Room 903 Travis Quintana (BCBA) A deep dive into using the Evidence-Based Practice of RIRD, as well as an introduction into developing effective FERBs when writing Behavior Intervention Plans.
Mindfulness for the Skeptic - Room 905 Meredith Medlicott & Lena Sage (Intervention & Support Resource Teachers) This session will cover what is mindfulness, different types of mindfulness, some roadblocks, and ways to get started.
Improving Trustworthy Behavioral Measurements to Support Students’ Outcome - Room 902 Theresah Boateng (BCBA) To ensure positive behavioral and academic outcomes for students, the reliability, validity, and accuracy of data collected are paramount. To achieve these three indicators of trustworthy measurement, the workshop will explore the goals of behavior measurement, the importance of incorporating the concept of interobserver agreement as part of classroom assessment tools and its basic calculation, the current research outcomes on procedural fidelity and social validity, and their relevance in improving the behavioral and academic outcomes of students.
Panorama Playbook - Room 904 Dr. Kenneth Salazar In this session you will learn practical strategies using Panorama Playbook to specifically help students demonstrate with the following Goal 4 survey question, “How often did you remain calm, even when someone was bothering you or saying bad things?”
3:00-4:00 Sessions Trauma-Informed Care - Room 905 Meredith Medlicott & Lena Sage (Intervention & Support Resource Teachers) Covering the basics around trauma informed care strategies to include types of trauma, effects of trauma, trauma-informed teaching, and trauma-informed SEL.
Creative Activities to Launch Community - Room 902 Laura Valdez & Shantail Miller Discover fun, hands-on strategies to spark engagement and build community in any learning environment. This session features the “5 Questions” framework to help students connect, reflect, and retain key concepts. Participants will learn simple daily activities to foster connection, to use the “5 Questions” to deepen student insight, and create a positive, engaging classroom culture.
Enhancing Social and Emotional Skills and Reducing Problem Behaviors - Room 904 Theresah Boateng (BCBA) Participants will learn evidence-based practices to support the development of social and emotional skills, explore effective strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment to foster social and emotional skills and positive behavior outcomes, and Identify and analyze problem behaviors, and apply evidence-based practices, to address them effectively.
