Supporting Struggling Students

This comprehensive professional development series is designed to equip school personnel with effective strategies to support students who struggle in the classroom environment. The series includes a blend of asynchronous and in-person learning to provide a thorough understanding of behavioral interventions.

Prerequisite:

To maximize the benefits of this training, it is recommended that participants attend a classroom management training prior to this series. A strong foundation in classroom management will support effective implementation of the advanced strategies presented. Learn more about the Classroom Management training series.

Target Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, English language teachers, and interventionists & coaches

Act 48 Hours:

• 7.5 Act 48 hours will be awarded at the end of this training series
• Participants MUST attend all sessions in the series, no partial Act 48 hours will be awarded

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration

Date: February 11, 2026

Participants will be emailed a link to asynchronous session training. Participants are expected to complete this training prior to attending the in person session the following week.

In the first part of this series, you will engage in a 2-hour asynchronous session covering the basics of behavior. This session will introduce fundamental concepts such as the ABCs of behavior (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence) and the function of behavior. You will gain essential insight into why students exhibit certain behaviors.

Building on the foundational knowledge from the asynchronous session, the full-day in-person session will dive deeper into identifying and addressing behavioral patterns. With a focus on students who need additional support to thrive, this session will provide tools to align behavioral patterns with appropriate interventions. Participants will learn about aligning function to intensive interventions and strategies that can be implemented to support student behavior in the classroom.

Date: February 18, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Flexible Instruction room, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Registration Questions:

Karen Duncan, Administrative Support

karen.duncan@aiu3.net

Training Content Questions

Dr. Crystal Vogtsberger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

crystal.vogtsberger@aiu3.net

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.