PaTTAN LEEI Newsletter

• Date: 5/5/26
• Time: 12:00-3:15 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: As school mental health professionals often serve as a primary provider of youth mental health services, it is essential that they have access to evidence-based interventions. This session will describe a multi-tiered systems of support framework for mental health, with a specific focus on evidence-based Tier 3 specialized interventions for youth in preK-12 schools.

• Date: 5/8/26
• Time: 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details:
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
  • Join us for a 1-day virtual training with required prerequisite ONLINE coursework (asynchronous) completed on the MHFA Connect website.
  • Asynchronous coursework must be completed in advance of the session and will take approx. 2 hours to complete.

• Dates: 6/15-6/16/26
• Location: PaTTAN Central
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Pennsylvania Middle School General and Special Educators — It’s Your Turn! Ignite your instructional practices at the Second Summer Learning Institute at PaTTAN Central in Harrisburg, PA. Click HERE for more information about the conference. (*Note that a free night at a hotel can be provided for anyone traveling 50+ miles to the conference.)

• Date: 11/4/26-11/6/26
• Location: PaTTAN Central & Full Virtual Option
• Keynote: Brandi Simonson
• Cost: $105 for in-person attendees
• Scholarship Information:
• 10 Family/Caregiver Scholarships Available- Application
  
• 20 Emotional Support Teacher, Paraprofessionals, & General Educator Scholarships Available- Application
  

2025 -2026 PaPBS Network Facilitator Application

• Are you interested in working with PA school teams to successfully implement PBIS?
• The PaPBS Network is currently accepting applications for motivated professionals to become trained as local PBIS facilitators.

2025-2026 District Coach Application

• The role of the District Coach in the PaPBS Network is to support the larger organization in installation, implementation, and sustainability of PBIS across all three tiers.
• District Coaches are provided additional training to help support each coach's leadership efforts and to provide tools and evidence based strategies provided by the PaPBS Network.

2025-2026 PaPBS Advanced Facilitator Application

• Are you interested in serving as an Advanced Tiers Facilitator in the PaPBS Network?
• The PaPBS Network is currently accepting applications for experienced facilitators to complete the process to obtain this status.

• Date & Links to Join Zoom: May 4, 2026 (combined Tier 1/Tier 2) - Fidelity Data and Annual Evaluation

• Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Details: TA and networking will be targeted at the building level implementation. Even though content will be focused around Tier 1 implementation, any tier coach, administrator or staff is welcome to join. All implementation experience levels are welcome.

• Details: These 60-minute webinars provide an opportunity to learn from national, state, and district leaders engaged in integrating school safety and PBIS/MTSS efforts.
• Dates & Links to Register:
• 5/7/26: Using PBIS Data to Identify Crisis Risk, not Just Behavior
• 8/13/26: Integrating PBIS into Emergency Operations Planning
• 9/24/26: Measuring What Didn’t Happen
• Time: 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
• Cost: Free

• Date: 5/8/26

• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
• Details: During the virtual events, we will share and learn from expert district and regional leaders who are implementing the PBIS/MTSS framework. The format is typically 20-25 minutes of content, 40-45 minutes of small group breakout discussions, and the remainder of our time in a large group discussion.

• Date: 5/13/26
• Time: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM (EST)
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: This is the second of four sessions in the Attendance Works Webinar "Your Presence Matters" 2026 Series. Future sessions will be held on 8/5/26 and 9/23/26. Click HERE for the full webinar series information.

• Date: 5/14/26-5/15/26
• Location: Mystic, CT
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Attend the 15th annual Northeast PBIS Network Leadership Forum and join us to develop a professional PBIS network that will enhance our capacity to work smarter and more effectively on PBIS framework implementation in the Northeast.

• Final Series Dates: 5/21/26 @ 4:00 PM (EST)
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Northwest PBIS is hosting the HS Think Tank for all who want to talk about and think about PBIS Implementation in high school settings.

• Details: These 60-minute sharing sessions will provide a safe space for state and district leaders to (a) network with national leaders, (b) share implementation examples with each other, and (c) ask questions.
• Dates & Links to Register:
• 5/27/26: Integration of School Resource Officers in MTSS/PBIS
• 6/24/26: Enhancing Community Partnerships
• Time: 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
• Cost: Free

• Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month
• Time: 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: This webinar series is designed to help educators strengthen their social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) practices through culturally responsive and relationship-centered strategies.
• May: Use Data to Check Yourself: Practice Fidelity and Outcomes
• June: Resource Roundup: Summer Reading Fun!

• Date: 6/10/26
• Time: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
• Location: Manheim Central High School
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Join us for a dynamic and inspiring education conference that honors three decades of dedication to student success. This event brings together individuals who support learners from Pre-K through 12th grade. Whether you're a classroom teacher, service provider, school leader, or family member, you'll find meaningful opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow.
  

  
  

• Date: 7/9/26-7/10/26
• Location: University of Connecticut (Storrs Campus)
• Registration Information: Coming Soon!
• Details: Join us for a year-long instructional academy specifically designed for administrators including a 2-day in-person training focused on the role of the administrator in implementing Tier 1 PBIS in your building or district.

• Date: 7/9/26-7/11/26
• Location: York College of Pennsylvania
• Registration Information: Click HERE
• Details: Join Pennsylvania's special education leaders, pre-service teachers, educators of higher education, and PaCASE and PaCEC for a signature event. Learn and engage with nationally recognized presenters, highlighting effective instructional skills and strategies designed to make an educational difference for all students.

• Date: 7/22/26-7/24/26
• Location: University of Connecticut (Storrs Campus)
• Registration Information: Coming Soon!
• Details: Are you a PBIS Trainer, Coach or Technical Assistance Provider? Are you an educator or administrator wishing to strengthen your knowledge of behavioral theory and application? This institute is for you.

• Date: 8/4/26-8/7/26
• Location: Lancaster County Convention Center
• Registration Information: Stay tuned!
• Details: Join Pennsylvania's special education leaders, pre-service teachers, educators of higher education, and PaCASE and PaCEC for a signature event. Learn and engage with nationally recognized presenters, highlighting effective instructional skills and strategies designed to make an educational difference for all students.

For Administrative Professionals' Day last month, we want to shout out the PaTTAN Customer Service Representatives who do so much to support the work of the LEEI initiative statewide:

• Xiamara Monroe (PaTTAN East)
• Kristen Olszyk (PaTTAN West)
• Tina Rife (PaTTAN Central)
• Michael Stagemyer (PaTTAN Central)

The PaPBS Network proudly recognized Cassie Oshinsky (Central Bucks School District) as a Tier 1–Universal District Coach this April. District coaches are an essential part of the network, supporting schools in building strong, sustainable systems—and we are truly grateful for their leadership and impact!

We’re excited to celebrate State Street Elementary in Wyoming Valley West School District and their feature in the Times Leader for their outstanding PBIS implementation!

With the support and collaboration of local network facilitator George Butwin of LIU 18, the team has intentionally built a strong Tier 1 foundation rooted in proactive practices and shared ownership. Their work highlights how consistent systems and meaningful relationships can cultivate a positive school culture where all students can thrive.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the PaTTAN Emotional Support Team is proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible special education teachers and paraprofessionals for their patience, creativity, and unwavering commitment.

As Fred Rogers reminds us, “Real strength has to do with helping others.” You model that strength daily—leading with compassion, celebrating progress, and remaining steady through every challenge. At the core of everything you do is a deep belief in your students—and that belief changes lives. You are truly AWESOME to the core. Thank you for all you do!

The following districts are being celebrated through the NEPBIS District Recognition Program for their implementation of PBIS. Click HERE to read more about the program and its application criteria.

GOLD:

• Shaler Area
• North Allegheny
• Abington Heights

BRONZE:

• Rose Tree Media School District
• Southeast Delco School District
• Wallingford Swarthmore School District
• Interboro School District
• Highlands School District
• Pine-Richland School District
• West Mifflin Area SD
• Fox Chapel Area School District

A big thank you and shout out to Tuscarora IU 11 for hosting a highly effection ES Intensive Skills Training series! We’re especially grateful for the leadership and collaboration of Rachel Bixler and Jen Shade, along with the incredible TIU 11 TaC team—Betsy Cox and Denise Shugarts—who helped make these sessions engaging and impactful for participants.

A big thank you to Mike Lord from IU 16 for co-hosting his second ES Intensive Skills Training series this school year! Mike’s passion for MTSS and PBIS shines through in his work with local teams—building strong connections, motivating educators to strengthen students’ social-emotional skills, and promoting shared ownership across systems. His leadership in advancing Tier 3 supports and coaching is making a meaningful difference for both educators and students in his region.

We’re grateful for Mike’s continued commitment to serving all learners and for the expertise and energy he brings to this important work!

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