LEARNING SUPPORTS

Safe, Healthy and Caring Learning Environments Workshops

March 6 & 7, 2013

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

 Learning Supports Workshop

This training event will expand your knowledge and expertise in creating supportive environments in which students thrive. 

The following invited workshop strands are offered to support the work of Iowa’s professionals in developing a positive social culture within our schools and community.

Strands for March 6th Day 1

Strand 1: Challenging Behavior - This session will consist of an overview of the Challenging Behavior Specialist Project, its impact, and presentations of the work of the AEA Teams.  Presenters: Sephanie Peterson, Ph.D, BCBA Professor, Western Michigan University.     Intended Audience: Challenging Behavior Specialist Teams and agencies interested in creating similar teams to address challenging behaviors in their settings.  This is a two day workshop.  Poster Session from 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Strand 2:  Disproportionality in Special Education- This workshop will discuss school-related factors that contribute to discipline disparity and disproportionality in special education identification.  The focus will be on integrating this information into teacher preparation programs.  Attendees will also participate in the development of recommendations for pre-service training for institutions of higher education state-wide.  Presenters: Dan Reschly, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology, Peabody College Vanderbilt University.     Intended Audience: Institutes of Higher Education

Strand 3:  PBIS Tier 1 - PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing systems and practices, and using data at Tier 1.  Learn how building a solid foundation for all students at Tier 1 leads to durable, sustainable PBIS implementation. Intended Audience: New implementers and those considering PBIS

Strand 4: PBIS Tier 2 - PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing Tier 2 systems and practices, including using data at this tier.  Learn how to develop systems for some students and increase their success in school.  Intended  Audience: Schools developing Tier 2 systems or provided Tier 2 interventions.

Strand 5:   PBIS Tier 3 - PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing Tier 3 systems and practices for the few students needing intensive, individualized supports, including wraparound services.  Behavior management and developing intervention plans will also be addressed.  Intended  Audience: Schools beginning to develop their Tier 3 systems.

Strand 6:  Bullying Investigations: Tips and Techniques - (Morning session) Best practices for conducting building level investigations at your school.   Presenter:  Amanda Easton, District Investigator, Des Moines Public Schools. Intended  Audience: School staff in a building or district directly responsible for conducting intake and investigation of bullying reports.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program National Update (12:45 pm--2:15 pm)

AGENDA for March 6th Day 1

Please Note:  Break Items and lunch provided to all registrants

March 6, 2013

Strands for March 7th Day 2

Strand 1: Challenging Behavior (Continued from Day One.  This is a two day workshop) - This session will consist of an overview of the Challenging Behavior Specialist Project, its impact, and presentations of the work of the AEA Teams.  Presenters: Sephanie Peterson, Ph.D, BCBA Professor, Western Michigan University.     Intended Audience: Challenging Behavior Specialist Teams and agencies interested in creating similar teams to address challenging behaviors in their settings.  This is a two day workshop.  Poster Session from 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Strand 2:  Disproportionality in Special Education (Continued from Day One.  All participants will have an opportunity to meet with Dr. Reschly during lunch)- This workshop will discuss school-related factors that contribute to discipline, disparity and disproportionality in special education identification.  The focus will be on integrating this information into teacher preparation programs.  Attendees will also participate in the development of recommendations for pre-service training for institutions of higher education state-wide.  Presenters: Dan Reschly, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology, Peabody College Vanderbilt University.     Intended Audience: Institutes of Higher Education

Strand 3:  PBIS Tier 1 (Continued from Day One.)- PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing systems and practices, and using data at Tier 1.  Learn how building a solid foundation for all students at Tier 1 leads to durable, sustainable PBIS implementation. Intended Audience: New implementers and those considering PBIS

Strand 4: PBIS Tier 2 (Continued from Day One.) - PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing Tier 2 systems and practices, including using data at this tier.  Learn how to develop systems for some students and increase their success in school.  Intended  Audience: Schools developing Tier 2 systems or provided Tier 2 interventions.

Strand 5:   PBIS Tier 3 (Continued from Day One.) - PBIS Trainers, coaches, and school-based implementers will present topics on developing Tier 3 systems and practices for the few students needing intensive, individualized supports, including wraparound services.  Behavior management and developing intervention plans will also be addressed.  Intended  Audience: Schools beginning to develop their Tier 3 systems.

Strand 6:  Olweus Connecting. Empowering. Achieving.  "A look at Social Emotional Learning and Classroom Meetings" -  Presenter:  Matt Gress, STARS of Nashville. Intended  Audience: Participants from schools and AEAs who are implementing class meetings or advisories or wanting to faciltate them well.  This workshop will focus on High School Implementation.  This workshop will be repeated in the afternoon.  Attendees for this strand will switch and attend Strand 7 in the afternoon, and need only register for Strand 6.

Strand 7: Olweus Provocative Victims:  What do we Know?  What can we do?    Presenter: Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., Intended Audience: Educators and AEAs who recognize the struggles around bullying prevention and intervention and how to address the issues faced for students who fit in the "provocative victim" description.  This session will be repeated in the afternoon.  Attendees for this strand should attend Strand 6 in the afternoon and need only to register for Strand 7.

Agenda for March 7th Day 2

 
LODGING

The Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA
Toll Free: (800) 532-1466
Local: (515) 243-1161

State rate of $84 Single; $104 Double; $109 Suite; Please identify the Department of Education Learning Supports Conference when registering; Free shuttle service to downtown locations. 

For directions and on-line registration please visit: http://www.hotelfortdesmoines.com/

Quality Inn and Suites Event Center
929 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA
Phone: (515) 282-5251

Rate of $94 Single; Please identity the Department of Education Learning Supports Conference when registering.

Free Parking and within walking distance of the Iowa Events Center

For additional information, please visit:  Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Map/Directions

CONTACTS:

Barbara Anderson, Consultant
Bureau of Learning Strategies and Supports
Iowa Department of Education
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319
Mobile Phone: 515-664-6732
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Gloria Hamilton, Secretary
Bureau of Learning Strategies and Supports
Iowa Department of Education
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319
Phone: 515-281-6266
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