Events

Join us at the Killington Grand Resort for the Annual VTPBIS Forum to learn, share, and celebrate together.  October 16, 2024, 8:30 - 3:30 (8:30 - 9:00 check-in). Breakfast and lunch will be served. Who should attend: School teams or individuals who are looking to learn more about social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports […]

Chronic absenteeism – students missing 10% or more of school – emerged as a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic due to school closures and continues to persist today. This webinar will provide strategies and resources to prevent and address absenteeism, including: Defining a problem-solving process that will get to the root causes of absenteeism […]

This webinar will give participants a foundational understanding of function-based thinking within a trauma-responsive framework. Participants will learn various functions of behavior and specific proactive and response strategies that are more likely to reduce the chances the student will engage in the interfering behavior again. Participants will explore ways to increase the likelihood of the […]

Are you looking to enhance your toolkit of proactive and responsive de-escalation strategies? In this training, participants will learn practical strategies necessary to ensure a safe learning environment where the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students and staff is maintained. Participants will examine strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships; understand the different […]

This webinar will provide an overview of the benefits of Universal Screening to identify social, emotional, and behavioral risks and strengths. We will explore how screening promotes early identification of children at risk, the systems needed to implement Universal Screening, and the process of matching results with proactive and preventative practices. Participants will explore a […]

As schools implement PBIS/MTSS, assessing whether they are implementing with fidelity and how key partners perceive the efforts is critical to success. This webinar will introduce a variety of assessment tools (Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI), Self-Assessment Survey (SAS), School Climate Surveys) and the Team Initiated Problem-solving (TIPS) protocol to help teams efficiently analyze their data. […]

This webinar is part of a series of opportunities that will allow VTPBIS SU/SD and school-based Coordinators from across the State to learn about topics that will deepen their PBIS implementation, collaborate with colleagues, share ideas, and hear about new resources and information. Both large group and topic-based breakout rooms will be utilized to enhance […]

This two-day training will provide the content and facilitation needed to prepare for, enhance, or deepen their implementation of PBIS. Trainings offered are: Universal PBIS; Targeted PBIS; Intensive PBIS; Refreshing, Enhancing, and Deepening Universal PBIS; and Expanding and Enhancing Targeted Interventions (click here for full descriptions). Who Should Attend: School leadership team participants should include […]

The school year can be fraught with mixed emotions including happiness, sadness, excitement, frustration, and worry – all of which can contribute to the potential of becoming compassion weary. This webinar is designed to validate educators’ feelings, honor their skills, and highlight their positive impact on students. Utilizing reflection, humor, and inquiry, participants will identify […]

This webinar is part of a series of opportunities that will allow VTPBIS SU/SD and school-based Coordinators from across the State to learn about topics that will deepen their PBIS implementation, collaborate with colleagues, share ideas, and hear about new resources and information. Both large group and topic-based breakout rooms will be utilized to enhance […]

New This Year! Description: Strengthen your use of evidence-based practices to create a positive and effective learning environment right from the start. Learn techniques for designing your classroom environment to facilitate typical instructional activities, including considerations for: arranging furniture and organizing instructional materials;  considering unique student needs; ensuring accessibility; and  promoting inclusion.  Participants will see […]

Description: Vermont Rule 4500 is in place to maintain positive and safe learning environments, promote positive behavioral interventions and supports, and ensure that students are not subjected to inappropriate use of restraint or seclusion. This webinar will provide important information on what levels of intervention are permissible and prohibited under Rule 4500, including reporting requirements, […]

CANCELLED! Description: This workshop has been designed to support educators as they strengthen their use of evidence-based classroom practices to create positive learning environments. Preventative, proactive classroom behavior practices will be prioritized with some attention to responsive techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to create an action plan, which will support the context-specific application of […]

Description: Inspiring Learning through Connection, Engagement, and Action Join us for the 2025 Annual VTPBIS Forum for a day of learning and to attend workshops of your choice, celebrate and network with colleagues, and so much more! To see all workshop offerings, please view the Forum Agenda. Who Should Attend: School teams or individuals who are […]

Description: Are you looking to enhance your toolkit of proactive and responsive de-escalation strategies? Participants will learn practical strategies necessary to ensure a safe learning environment where the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students and staff is maintained. Participants will examine strategies for building and maintaining positive and trusting relationships; understand the different […]

Description: Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge that impacts students, schools, and the wider community. It's defined as missing 10 percent or more of school time for any reason and is distinct from truancy and average daily attendance. This workshop will explore the various reasons behind students not coming to school. We will move beyond […]

Webinar: An Introduction to the Include! Curriculum: Building Disability Awareness for All You are invited to an exciting webinar focused on introducing the Include! curriculum to K–12 faculty and staff. Created by the Vermont State Independent Living Council (VTSILC), this curriculum focuses on: identity and belonging,  disability awareness,  civil rights and social change, and  exploring the […]

  The 2026 BEST Summer Institute is FULL!  If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Anne Dubie The BEST Summer Institute, funded with support from the Agency of Education, offers an immersive experience for school teams, including educators, caregivers/family members, students, and community partners. This experience is thoughtfully designed to enhance […]

Description: School administrative assistants are likely the first people that students, staff, families/caregivers, and other community members see when entering the building. On top of the day-to-day responsibilities (i.e., phones, computers, scheduling, etc.), administrative assistants must effectively communicate with anyone who walks into the building. This workshop will provide an opportunity to enhance communication skills […]