The Educator's Blueprint

Jump into this lively conversation with Dr. Angus Kittelman (again) as we explore how College and Career Readiness shifts the focus in priorities AND practice within a MTSS/PBIS framework in High Schools. This conversation is resource rich, student-focused, and highly energizing!Resources:High School Think Tank Monthly Community of Practice APBS 2024 Conference HighlightsEducator's

Join Lisa as she explores Mental Health within MTSS with Mark Weist and Andy Garbacz as they challenge how we integrate Mental Health into the Tiered Systems framework.The MTSS framework is a critical construct to organize programming and integration of MH in schools. Aligning programs across tiers provides many benefits: 1. Reduction in Stigma2. Promotion of Health Seeking Behavio

Join us as we explore MTSS/PBIS in an Early Childhood Setting with Ms. Tanisha Stanciel, Ed.S., from the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. She unpacks the Reggio method, including relationships, environment, and the power or Social Stories with Spot! Resources: MRH ECC Matrices SpotSocial Story with Spot Picture of Social Story with Spot

Join us as we have a lively conversation with Vince Estrada (Director of Student Services) and Lauren Weissler (MTSS Coordinator) for a Community District in St. Louis. Some highlights of our conversation include how district priorities are reflected in classrooms, a values-based approach to building a true school community, and how MTSS is the work of schools.

Join us as we begin to thoughtfully unpack Mental Health in school systems with Kelcey Schmitz, Director of Training and TA at the UW SMART Center and Dr. Kurt Hatch, Director for the Education Administration Program at UW. They truly take us from the boardroom to the classroom and back again. Reminding us of implementation science, principals as the most consequential roles, and h

Join us as we talk through wrapping up a semester with Celebrations, Reflections, Priorities and Planning for the New Year. Near the end, you can hear some family traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts! Resources: Center on PBIS - Classroom PBISMissouri School-wide Positive Behavior Support - Tier 1, Effective Classroom PracticesSupporting and Responding to Educators' Class

Join Dr. Powers as she unpacks a statewide "Stone Soup" approach with Tina Lawson. Tina eloquently discusses how Pennsylvania has taken an integrated approach, connecting behavioral, mental and academic supports; built a diverse Community of Practice, and continues to grow in efficacy and efficiency in their state's MTSS framework, to include mental health. "Nothing is ever perfect

Join us as we talk about highlights from the keynote, district-focused strategies from exemplars, and what we are watching for in PBIS 6! Resources: Implementer's BlueprintDistrict Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI) IES MTSS-B Trial: Key Takeaways for District and State LeadersDSFI Action Planning Tools: Features Summary, Quick Checks, Coaching Tips & ResourcesWant to be a guest

Join us as we get to FINALLY interview students from a HS in Nebraska as they share their experience with PBIS, developing student led processes and sense of belonging. Resources: High School PBIS Implementation: Student Voice Spotlight on Youth Voices VideoWant to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us for our first official guest in Season 3, Dr. Aaron Campbell! She has many passion areas, to include early intervention normed on black and brown children, culturally responsive and adaptive supports, and how to consider equity through literacy. Some books she references in our conversation are: Brown Boy Joy by Thomishia BookerI am Enough by Grace ByersWhat should Danny Do