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A1. Introduction to SW-PBIS
Presenter: Robert Putnam, May Institute
A2. Introduction to Coaching
Presenter: Marcie Handler, May Institute
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B2. Flexible Programming within Public Schools for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
Presenters: Kim Vohden, Tricia Mapes, Josh Robinson; Windsor Locks Public Schools
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C1. Evidence-based Practices in Classroom Management: Rationale, Examples and Resources for the Elementary Teacher
Presenter: Karen Robbie, University of Maine
C2. Empirically-Supported Practices for Supporting Teachers’ Classroom
Management
Presenters: Sarah Wilkinson, Janet VanLone, Lola Gordon, Brandi Simonsen, and Jennifer Freeman; University of Connecticut
C3. Providing Feasible Coaching Support to Teachers in the Classroom
Presenters: Lindsay M. Fallon and Melissa A. Collier-Meek, University of Massachusetts Boston
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E1. Introduction to Tier 2: Assessing Readiness and Building Targeted Systems of Support
Presenter: Todd Miller, May Institute
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F2. An Evaluation of Key Indicators Relative to the Implementation of Positive Behavior Supports in an Adult Services Program
Presenters: Annie Barlow and Paul Mahoney, Amego, Inc.
F3. PBIS In Adult Agencies
Presenters: Christine Downs, May Institute; ARC of the South Shore; Nonotuck
1. ARC of the South Shore
2. Nonotuck Resource Associates
3. Opportunity Works
Classroom PBIS: Make Every Moment Count
Presenter: Brandi Simonsen, University of Connecticut
A4. Keeping Tier 1 Momentum: Kickoffs, Boosters, and Re-teaching Ideas (Ignite Session)
Presenter: Catherine Rossi, May Institute
B4. Building Relationships through MTSS
Presenters: David Levesque and McKenzie Harrington-Bacote’ Pleasant Street School
C4. Support for Student with Anxiety
Presenter: Katherine Meyer, May Institute
D4. TIer 1 at High School
Presenters: Mary Zortman Cohen and Laura Shachmut, Boston Public Schools
E4. Building Resiliency with the Most Disengaged Youth: Self-Determination, Self-Efficacy, and Social Capital
Presenters: JoAnne Malloy and Kathryn Francoeur, University of New Hampshire
F4. Advanced Data Collection
Presenter: Christine Downs
A1/ PBIS 101: An Introduction to SW-PBIS
Marcie W. Handler, May Institute
A2/ The Importance of School Administrators' Leadership when Implementing PBIS
Steve Bissonnette & Normand St-Georges, TÉLUQ, Université du Québec
A3/ Coaching 101
Catherine Rossi, May Institute
A4/ The Year of the Student Experience
Ann Marie Dubuque; Athena Sullivan & Weston Pondolfino, Attleboro High School
A5/ PBIS Planning and Implementation at the District Level
Christine Downs, May Institute; Beth Townson, Dartmouth Public Schools; Sherry Santini, Dennis-Yarmouth Public Schools; Brad Smith & Bob Bellucci, Marblehead Public Schools; Molly Robinson, Salem Public Schools
/B/ INTEGRATION AND ALIGNMENT SESSIONS:
B1/ Integrating College and Career Readiness into SW-PBS Tier 1 Implementation
Laura Kern, Jennifer Kowitt, Jen Freeman & Allison Lombardi, University of Connecticut
B2/ Building Capacity by Building Partnerships: Mental Health and School Professionals Working Together to Meet Youth’s Goals at the Tier 3 Level
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Kathryn Francoeur, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire; Ellen Riiska, SAU 16, Exeter NH; Nicole Quinn, Seacoast Mental Health Center, Portsmouth NH
B3/ Aligning PBIS and Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Examples from the Field
Katie Meyer, May Institute; James White & Ellen Wingard, Salem Public Schools
B4/ Building Interventions for Students with Serious Problem Behavior via a School-wide System of PBIS
Lucille Eber, Midwest PBIS Network and Partner, National PBIS TA Center
B5/ Self-Management for Social Behavior and Reading Skills of Students with Behavioral Challenges
Kathryn Dooley, University of Connecticut
/C/ DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING SESSIONS
C1/ Data Rich, Information Poor?!Not Anymore: School Improvement in an MTSS Framework
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Ellen Reinhardt & Nicole Bucka, Rhode Island Multi-Tiered System of Supports
C2/ Using Data to Guide Practices at the High School Level
Katie Meyer, May Institute; Carlos Cameron Torres, Ellen Johnson, Sara Keiselbach & Molly Robinson, Salem Public Schools
C3/ Enhancing Culturally Responsive Practice through PBIS and School Climate
Tamika LaSalle, University of Connecticut
C4/ Data-based Decision Making using PBIS Applications Tools
Susannah Everett, University of Connecticut
C5/ Leading the Leaders: Measuring Implementation & Infrastructure of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports
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Ellen Reinhardt & Nicole Bucka, Rhode Island Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
/D/ SPECIAL TOPICS SESSIONS:
D1/ Practical Strategies to Support Success: Low-Intensity Strategies to Manage Behavior and Support Instruction
Kathleen Lynne Lane, University of Kansas
D2/ Check In/Check Out with Middle School and High School Exemplars
Todd Miller, May Institute; Richard Blair, Dartmouth Public Schools; Colleen Jackson & Heather Patch, Quincy Public Schools
D3/ Functional Analysis in Schools — When Should You Do It and What Should You Do?
Cynthia M. Anderson, May Institute
D4/ Efficient Methods of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Support Planning
Todd Miller & Sarah Weddle, May Institute
D5/ Lessons Learned and Initial Successes Achieved from Implementing Tier 2 Interventions at Whitcomb School
Caroline Cadel & Rachel Hammond, Whitcomb Middle School, Marlborough, MA; Howard S. Muscott, NH Center for Behavioral Interventions and Supports
/E/ SPECIAL TOPICS SESSIONS:
E1/ Effective Professional Development of Teachers’ Classroom Management Practices
Lola Gordon, Janet VanLone, Sarah Wilkinson, Jen Freeman & Brandi Simonsen, University of Connecticut
E2/ Toward Effective PBIS Practice in Alternative School Settings: Readiness to Launch
Lindsay M. Fallon, University of Massachusetts Boston; Adam B. Feinberg, University of Connecticut; Margaret DePasquale, Next Wave Junior High & Full Circle High School, Somerville, MA
E3/ Empowering Multiple Stakeholders in Tier 1 Decision Making
Sarah Fefer & Sara Whitcomb, University of Massachusetts Amherst; John Crocker, Richard Barden & Jeff Bellistri, Methuen High School
E4/ Increasing the Effectiveness of Tier 2 Interventions
Robert Putnam & Shannon Barry, May Institute
E5/ Tier 2 Systems, Data, and Practices
Margie Borawska, Concord School District
/F/ IDD: ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
F1/ Improving Behavior Support and Quality of Life: The Department of Developmental Services’ PBS Initiative
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Janet George, Department of Developmental Services & Robert Putnam, May Institute
F2/ Promoting Happiness among Adults with Severe Disabilities: Evidence-Based Strategies
Dennis H. Reid, Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center]
F3/ From the Clinical Leader Perspective: Implementation of PBS
Jennifer Comeau, ARC-South Shore; Felipe Quinonees, Grow Associates; Deidre Donaldson, May Institute
F4/ Data-based Decision Making in Adult Settings
Christine Downs, May Institute
F5/ Implementation of PBS: Systems, Data, and Practices
Shannon Barry, Erin McDermott & Robert Putnam, May Institute
Comparing Treatment Integrity of Prompts Used During Discrete Trial Training: Paper and Electronic Data Collection Systems!
Ashley Abbott, M.S., BCBA, and Paul Heering, M.A., BCBA
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Increasing Efficiency, Accuracy and Timeliness of Data Management Through the Use of an Electronic Data Collection System
Shannon Barry, Ph.D., and Paul Heering, M.A., BCBA
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Evaluating Caregiver Compliance with Different Data Collection Methodologies
Paul Heering, M.A., BCBA
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Development andImplementation of Tier I Interventions Within a Residential and a Day Program Setting for Individuals With Autism
Weronika Powers, M.S., Shannin Seamans, Amy Gorman, B.S.,
Gordon Defalco, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
May Institute Adult Services, Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts
Impact of Schedule and Quality of Fixed-Time Attention on Noncompliance in a Child with ASD
Tiffany L. Born, M.S., Melanie DuBard, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Danielle Iezzi, Kimberly Belanger, Nathalie El-Saieh, Sasha Georges, and Traci A. Taber, M.S., BCBA
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, Mass.
Tolerating the Denial and Delay to Reinforcement
Lauren N. Eaton, M.A., BCBA, LBA and Molly A. McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
May Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alexandria, Va.
Video Modeling to Train Staff to Deliver Preferred Qualities of Attention
Traci A. Taber, M.S., BCBA, Nathan Lambright, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Aimee Szumiesz, B.S., Tiffany L. Born, M.S., and Greg M. Schutte, M.S.
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, Mass.
Thursday Keynote Address:
Infrastructure to Support PBIS Momentum
Heather Peshak George, University of South Florida
Thursday Early Morning Sessions:
PBIS 101: An Introduction to SW-PBIS
Marcie W. Handler, May Institute
Scaling Up New Hampshire!
Laconia School District: Scaling up for Sustainability
Laconia School District Universal Work Plan
Maureen Tracey, Laconia Public Schools
Kathryn Francoeur, University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability
Thursday Late Morning Sessions:
ROAR On! Lessons Learned from Initial Implementation of SW-PBIS at Whitcomb School
Angela Chouinard & Bethany Pritchard, Whitcomb School
Howard Muscott, SERESC
Scaling Up: Moving Towards Tier 2 Supports
Heather Peshak George, University of South Florida
From the CEO Perspective: Implementing PBIS Across Large, Medium, and Small Agencies
Lauren Solotar, May Institute
Christopher White, Road to Responsibility
John Randall, Amego
Daryl Cook, South Shore ARC
Thursday Afternoon Sessions:
Step by Step: Enhancing Your Array of Targeted Group Interventions by Using Data to Monitor Progress
Howard S. Muscott, SERESC
Expanding PBIS into Classrooms: The Fundamentals
Heather Peshak George, University of South Florida
Using School Climate Data within the Context of PBIS
Tamika LaSalle, University of Connecticut
Individual Support Planning With Competing Behavior Pathways
Jennifer Magnuson, May Institute
Friday Keynote Address:
School-wide Positive Behavior Support: Classroom Connections
Tim Lewis, University of Missouri
Friday Early Morning Sessions:
Implementing System-wide PBIS Across School Districts: Celebrations, Barriers, and Lessons Learned
Marcie W. Handler, May Institute
Adam Feinberg & Lindsay Fallon, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Katier Meyer, May Institute
Molly Robinson, Salem Public Schools
Coaching for Success
Christine Downs, May Institute
Friday Late Morning Sessions:
Effective Leadership to Support PBIS
Heather Peshak George, University of South Florida
Northeast Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Training of Trainers (NEPBIS TOT)
Brandi Simonsen & Jen Freeman
University of Connecticut
Program-wide Positive Behavior Support in Early Childhood Settings
Tim Lewis, University of Missouri
Jen Meyer, Kirksville Early Childhood Learning Center
Closing:
Evaluating Caregiver Compliance with Different Data Collection Methodologies
Paul Heering, M.A., BCBA
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Increasing Efficiency, Accuracy and Timeliness of Data Management Through the Use of an Electronic Data Collection System
Shannon Barry, Ph.D. and Paul Heering, M.A., BCBA
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Examining Leadership Structures and Systems to Support PBIS Implementation across a Large Organization
Shannon K. Barry, Ph.D.
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Program-Wide PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory: Measuring PBIS Implementation within an Organization serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Shannon Barry, Ph.D.
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Planning and Facilitating Group Interventions for Students with Developmental Disabilities and their Families
Jamie Needre, M.Ed., Elizabeth Segal, LCSW, BCBA
Matthew Antlitz, M.Ed.,Tiffany Hornsby, M.S. and
Stephanie Child, Psy.D.
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Randolph, Mass.
Utilizing Collection and Analysis Software: Systems
Nicole Bussiere, M.A., LMHC, Erin McDermott, Bonnie Souza and
Robert Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
May Institute, Randolph, Mass.
Development of Tier I within a Residential Setting for Women with Developmental Disabilities
Weronika Powers, M.S. and Denene Shimkus
May Institute, Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts
Development of Tier I Interventions within a Day Habilitation Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Weronika Powers, Shannin Seamans, and Amy Gorman
May Institute, Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts
Development of a Multi-Tier Behavioral Support System in School Settings for Individuals with Special Needs
Brittannie Reilly, Nathan Lambright, Psy.D., BCBA-D, and
Catherine Rossi, M.Ed.
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Randolph, Mass.
Development of a Multi-Tiered System of Initial Training for Staff Working in Home and Community-Based Settings
Megan Robinson Joy, Ph.D. and Eileen Porro, B.A.
May Institute, Eastern Massachusetts Consultation Division
Randolph, Mass.
Analyzing and Aligning the Needs of High Risk Clients with Staff Training and Supervision
Marcie Handler, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Jennifer Magnuson, M.S., BCBA
May Institute, Eastern Massachusetts Consultation Division
Randolph, Mass.
Session 1:
PBIS 101: An Introduction to School-wide Positive Behavior Support*
PBIS Frequently Asked Questions
Marcie Handler, Ph.D., BCBA-D
May Institute
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Session 3:
Implementing PBIS at the Classroom Level
Building Classroom Systems of Positive Behavior Support - Participant Activity Sheet
Howard Muscott, Ed.D.
NH Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions & Supports at SERESC
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Session 6:
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Positive Behavior Supports Initiative Overview and Update
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Positive Behavior Supports Initiative
Christopher Fox, Ph.D., Dept. of Developmental Services
Massachusetts Department Of Developmental Services & SWPBS
Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute
Moving to SWPBS
Janet George, Ed.D., Dept. of Developmental Services
Session 7:
Developing Tier 2 Supports in the School Setting
Adam Feinberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Jennifer Freeman, Ph.D.
University of Connecticut
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Session 12:
Implementing PBIS at the Agency Level
Implementing PBS: Our Experience
Christopher Fox, Ph.D., Janet George, Ed.D., and Susan Roberts, Ph.D. Dept. of Developmental Services
Implementing and Rolling Out Agency SWPBS
Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute
Road to Responsibility
Christopher White, Ed.D.
Session 13:
So You Want To Be A Coach: Best Practices in SWPBS Coaching
Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
May Institute
Session 14:
A PBIS and ABA Spin on School Climate
George Sugai, Ph.D., Jennifer Freeman, Ph.D., and Tamika La Salle, Ph.D.
University of Connecticut
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Session 18:
Implementing PBS at the Program and Individual Level
Preparing & Launching Universal Interventions in a Group Home
Rachel Fox, BCaBA, May Institute
Case Illustrations of PBS Implementation Across Adult IDD Residential Programs
Jonathan Worcester, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, Seven Hills
Implementing PBIS at the Intensive Level
Margaret Walsh, M.A., BCBA, and Rachel Fox, May Institute
Improving Student Outcomes with PBIS
Don Kincaid, Ed.D., BCBA-D
University of South Florida
On-Task Intervention Using a Motivaider© Across Multiple Settings
Molly A. McGinnis, M.Ed., BCBA, Robert F. Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Courtney L. Keegan, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, and Lauren Eaton, M.A., BCBA
May Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Alexandria, Va.
Using a Fading In Procedure to Increase Compliance in an Instructional Setting
Suzette Rosario, M.S., BCBA
May Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clarksville, Tenn.
PBIS 101: An Introduction to SW-PBIS
PBIS Frequently Asked Questions
Marcie Handler, May Institute
Data-Based Decision Making Across the Tiers
Susannah Everett, University of Connecticut
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Positive Behavior Supports Initiative
Janet George, Christopher Fox & Jeffrey Raischel Mass Department of Developmental Services, Susan Roberts, Metro Residential Services
Function-based Tier 2 Supports
Adam Feinberg and Lindsay Fallon, May Institute
Classroom Problem-Solving Process
Tim Lewis, University of Missouri
The Relationship Between PBIS and High School Dropout
Jennifer Freeman, University of Connecticut
Universal Supports in the DDS PBS Initiative
Janet George & Christopher Fox, Mass Department of Developmental Services
Bob Putnam, May Institute Michael Peters, Vinfen,Chris White,
Road to Responsibility
Graduation for Every Student: The RENEW Model of Tertiary Supports for High School Students
JoAnne M. Malloy, Jonathon Drake, and Justin Tilbe, University of New Hampshire
Implementing PBIS Interventions in Home and Community Settings: Examples from the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative
Megan Robinson Joy, Lindsay Fallon, and Margery Furman, May Institute
Targeted and Intensive Supports in the DDS PBS Initiative
Janet George & Chris Fox, Mass Department of Developmental Services Bob Putnam, May Institute
Susan Roberts, Mass Department of Developmental Services
Michael Peters, Vinfen
Afternoon Keynote: Theory of Action, Behavior Analysis and PBIS
George Sugai, University of Connecticut
Mental Health Strand: Integrating Community Mental Health and School-wide PBIS: Vermont’s Experience
Sherry Schoenberg, M.A., BEST Team Vermont
Julie Paradiso, LICSW, Department of Mental Health Vermont
KenKramberg M.Ed., BEST Team Vermont
Implementation Science and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Lessons Learned from School and District Administrators
Brian Cavanaugh, Ed.M., University of Maine
Classroom Strand: Strategies to Increase Teachers' Use of Evidence-Based Classroom Management Practices: Building the Triangle for Teachers
Brandi Simonsen, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Jennifer Freeman, M.A., University of Connecticut
Primer on Function-based Individual Behavior Support
George Sugai, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Susanah Everett, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Engaging Families in School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: The Next Frontier
John Eagle, M.S.W., Ph.D., Rhode Island College
Shannon Dowd-Eagle, Ph.D., Rhode Island College
Introductory Strand: Exploring Tier 3 Systems for Social, Emotional and Behavioral Support
Eric Mann, M.S.W., New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavior Interventions and Supports
Implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports at the District Level
Adam Feinberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute
Vincent Cerce, M.Ed., CAGS, Brockton Public Schools
Classroom Strand: Class-wide Positive Behavioral Supports: Plan Development and Behavioral Outcomes
Adam Feinberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute
Lindsay Fallon, M.A., May Institute
Melissa Collier-Meek, M.A., May Institute
Christina Hardy, M.A., May Institute
Introduction to the Implementation Blueprint and Other Really Cool Stuff
Susan Barrett, M.A., National Technical Assistance Center for PBIS, Pratt Health Systems
Take Back the Bus! How One Middle School Rolled out Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
JoAnne M. Malloy, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
Tom Sica, Rundlett Middle School
Brendan O'Connor, Rundlett Middle School
Culturally Appropriate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
George Sugai, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR): Defining Features and Assessment Applications Within a Tiered Service Delivery Model
Sandra Chafouleas, Ph.D., Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut
Application of the MTSS Framework to Mathematics: Assessment and Intervention Recommendations
Robin Codding, Ph.D., BCBA, University of Massachusetts Boston
Bring It Home: Involving Families Within School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
John Eagle, Ph.D., Shannon Dowd-Eagle, Ph.D., Rhode Island College
Keynote: School-wide Positive Behavior Supports Within a State-wide Model for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Steve Goodman, Ph.D., Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support
PBIS 101: Introduction to School-wide PBIS
Marcie Handler, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute
Evidence-based Classroom Management: Moving Research to Practice
Ashley S. MacSuga, M.A., Jennifer Freeman, M.A., University of Connecticut
Tales from New Hampshire: What Tier 2 PBIS Systems, Data, and Practices Look Like at the High School Level
Joanne Malloy, Ph.D., Donna Couture, M.Ed., Maureen Tracey, B.A., Kathy Francoeur, B.A., The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
Think and Return: An Insight-promoting Teacher Response Process for Addressing Minor Concerning Behavior
Eric Mann, M.S.W., New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Support; Southeast Regional Education Services Center, Inc.
Improving Lunch Monitor/Student Interactions: Effects of a Cafeteria-based Intervention
Rebecca Parrish, M.S., Northeastern University
Implementing School-wide PBIS at the District Level: Lessons from the Field
Bob Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D, May Institute, April Rist, M.Ed., Agawam Public Schools
Assessing, Evaluating, and Promoting the Treatment Integrity of Behavioral Interventions
Lisa M. H. Sanetti, Ph.D., Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut
Addressing Bullying Behavior Within a PBIS Framework
George Sugai, Ph.D., Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut
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