Month at a Glance
January 2025
Positive Classroom Behavior Supports: High Yield Strategies (Webinar)
- Date: 4/10/25
- Time: 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details: Evidence-based, high yield practices will be reviewed and participants will be introduced to a template that can be used to create a robust positive classroom behavior support plan. Resources and supports will also be shared with participants.
APBS HS Think Tank (Virtual)
- Date: 4/17/25
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details:
- It's a time and virtual place where people who work in or with high schools can come together to talk about and think about PBIS Implementation.
- Everyone interested in high school implementation is welcome to join. There is nothing for you to prepare. Just join us for a conversation.
Fundamentals of Restorative Practices & Circles (PaTTAN West)
- Date: 5/7/25-5/8/25
- Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
- Location: PaTTAN West
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details:
- Restorative Practices is the science of strengthening relationships between individuals as well as connections within communities. When put into practice, students experience a sense of safety and belonging that result in improved behavior, less violence, and less bullying. Implementing restorative practices is essential for creating a positive learning environment, building social connections, and problem-solving.
- During this introductory experience, participants will learn the fundamental theory and explore practices to proactively and responsively develop and sustain relationships that foster commUNITY in learning environments.
APBS HS Think Tank (Virtual)
- Date: 5/15/25
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details:
- It's a time and virtual place where people who work in or with high schools can come together to talk about and think about PBIS Implementation.
- Everyone interested in high school implementation is welcome to join. There is nothing for you to prepare. Just join us for a conversation.
Integrated Efforts in MTSS: Regional In-Person TaC Networking Day
- Date: 5/29/25
- Time: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
- Location: Regional PaTTAN Offices
- Registration Information: Stay tuned for more information!
- Details:
- Attendees will get the latest PaTTAN updates, review I-MTSS best practices, and collaborate with colleagues
- Click HERE to enter updates, strategies, & success stories. Thank you for sharing!
K-2 Learning Institute: Building Foundations to Reach Every Learner (PaTTAN Central)
- Date: 6/16/25(1:00 PM-5:30 PM) & 6/17/25 (8:15 AM-3:30 PM)
- Location: PaTTAN Central
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details: This year’s Learning Institute will offer valuable sessions focused on behavior and instructional practices to equip K-2 general and special educators with the tools and strategies needed to support young learners effectively.
- Hotel Scholarship Opportunity: For anyone living 50 miles or more from PaTTAN Central, one night's lodging is available. Click HERE to apply. Note: The application window is open until April 30, 2025.
Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators & Partners
- Date: 7/28/25-7/31/25
- Location: The Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details:
- This conference will bring together Pennsylvania’s educators, community partners, families, and youth to explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that bridge the gap between knowledge and practical application.
- Sessions will have a specific focus on autism, sensory disabilities, secondary transition, and students with complex instructional needs.
PW/SW Independent Facilitators Networking Webinar (DATE CHANGE)
- Date: 5/2/25
- Time: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details: Note this webinar was originally scheduled for 4/17/25.
Request for Presentations- “Innovating Together: Integrating MTSS and PBIS for All Learners” Implementors' Forum 2025
NOTE:
- Completed proposals are to be submitted on or before April 4, 2025 (date extended!).
- Presenters will present from one of these regional locations:
- AIU 3
- IU 5
- CSIU 16
- PaTTAN Central
- CIU 20
- DCIU 25
Film Festival Submission Request- “Innovating Together: Integrating MTSS and PBIS for All Learners” Implementors' Forum 2025
NEPBIS Leadership Forum- May 2025
- Date: 5/14/25-5/16/25
- Location: Mystic, CT
- Registration Information: Click HERE
National PBIS Leadership Forum- October 2025
- Date: 10/21/25-10/23/25
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Registration Information: Click HERE
- Details:
- Click HERE for the Call for Poster Presentations
BIG News for PaPBS!
PaPBS will be well represented at the Northeast PBIS Leadership Forum in Mystic, Connecticut. In addition to Dr. Eva Allen and Kelly Swartwood, Tera Moran and Jennifer Oswald will be presenting to forum participants.
The focus for Tera and Jenn’s presentation is how a cohort model can work to build capacity across districts in advanced tiers. Their presentation description follows:
- "PBIS Advanced Tiers Systems are complex and time-consuming to build. Through a cohort training model, Independent Facilitators met the needs of a variety of sites ranging K-12 in districts across three counties in Pennsylvania."
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