This session will focus on aligning mental health, special education  services, and other individualized supports in order to create successful

Tier 3 systems. Participants will receive features of efficient and  sustainable Tier 3 systems, evidence-based Tier 3 practices, highlights  of key features from the recently published functional behavioral  assessment (FBA) guidance, and information on special education’s role  in Tier 3. Considerations on building successful Tier 3 systems in order to  implement these evidence-based practices will also be discussed.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Understand the features of effective Tier 3 systems
• Learn about Tier 3 practices including FBAs and highlights from the new FBA guidance
• Discuss special education’s role in Tier 3 services

This session will focus on helping educators identify and apply practical strategies to support student behavior and social-emotional learning using a structured, schoolwide approach. Participants will work through common classroom and school-level challenges using tools rooted in the SW-PBS model. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making strategies that improve student behavior, streamline support systems, and contribute to a positive and productive school climate. Participants will also receive real-world scenarios and problem-solving methods to help them make data-informed improvements to their support systems.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Identify common behavioral and emotional challenges and explore strategies to address them using a tiered-support framework
• Apply practical tools to evaluate and adjust existing behavioral supports for greater consistency and impact
• Strengthen decision-making skills related to student behavior and emotional learning using real-life examples from the classroom and from school contexts

Visuals never get tired of giving directions or reminding children of  expectations. Come learn about the importance of visuals, when and how  to use them, where to place them, and how to get started. You will leave  with numerous ideas as well as templates for your own visuals.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Discover the importance of visuals for routines and expectations
• Understand the importance of visuals for specific behavioral concerns
• Walk away with examples and visual templates to create and implement 

Join this session to learn how the Excelsior Springs School District has  strategically designed and executed a districtwide implementation model  for SW-PBS in which students and staff are thriving, not just surviving.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Understand the importance of strategic planning at the district level
• Understand effective district systems that lead to the implementation  of SW-PBS districtwide
• Walk away with a blueprint for building leadership capacity at the  building and district levels

Dive into the heart of SW-PBS while focusing on Tier 2 strategies.

This session is designed to equip educators and school leaders with  practical insights into implementing the Student Intervention Monitoring  System (SIMS) Form, the art of effective interventions, and the dynamic  responsibilities of a Tier 2 team. 

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Identify the responsibilities of a Tier 2 team
• Learn a variety of Tier 2 interventions
• Become familiar with the SIMS form

Why are children creating chaos in your classroom? Do you know adults  who overreact to situations that might seem minimal to the general  public? This session will introduce participants to chaos theory, the  butterfly effect, and some of the reasons why people react the way they  do in stressful situations. Participants will also learn how to support  individuals by utilizing positive interactions and safe environments.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Gain a basic understanding of chaos theory and the butterfly effect
• Learn what adverse childhood experiences are  
• Learn how the wired brain impacts a reaction or response to stress

Do you feel stuck in the middle? In this session, participants will learn  directly from representatives of a school that has been at the Gold  level for seven consecutive years about the cornerstone of successfully  implementing SW-PBS in middle school. Capitalize on their shared experiences from their initial years to present-day strategies; and  experience an emphasis on the influence of extended training and  support for educators, progressive/operative data collection, and the  validity of connective incentives to promote positive behavior. Are you  ready to see the fulfillment of SW-PBS in the middle again?

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Understand how to provide extended training for educators through  the positive impact of consistent support
• Understand progressive/operative data-collection practices and the  reasons to support fidelity in data collection
• Understand the validity of connective incentives to the desired  outcome regarding school climate and behavior

Tier 1 practices are the foundation of effective schoolwide SW-PBS  implementation. This session will help participants reevaluate and refine  their approaches to ensure alignment with evidence-based strategies and  the diverse needs of all students. Participants will also explore practical  tools and strategies for improving consistency, monitoring effectiveness,  and driving continuous improvement. Whether refreshing practices  or addressing challenges, this session will offer actionable insights to  strengthen Tier 1 implementation and foster a positive, equitable school  culture. 

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Revisit Tier 1 strategies to implement buildingwide
• Explore ways to gain staff investment in Tier 1 practices
• Learn about using fidelity checks to ensure implementation

A foundation of Union Chapel Elementary School for more than 10 years has been the school’s SW-PBS practices. This session will describe how Union Chapel Elementary uses data to continue refining its practices and

increasing its support so that all students succeed. Participants will learn ways to adapt their SW-PBS systems to meet the needs of their own students including students who might be missing social-emotional skills.

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Identify ways to use data to refine SW-PBS practices
• Learn how to target social-emotional skills as part of an MTSS process

Acting-out behaviors manifest in ways that make both classroom  management and academic success challenging. In this session, the book  Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom by Geoffrey  T. Colvin and Terrance M. Scott will be used to provide an understanding  of acting-out behavior along with an explanation of how educators can  intervene proactively in order to prevent or minimize behavioral issues. 

SESSION OUTCOMES:

• Become familiar with the acting-out cycle
• Identify areas within the cycle that can diffuse escalating behaviors