For over a decade, Vermont schools have been building a multi-tiered system of supports framework for social and academic achievement. The interest around the use of restorative approaches nationally and in Vermont schools continues to grow. A restorative approach involves principle-based processes and practices that can be applied to help things go right as well […]

Functional Behavioral Assessment & Behavior Support Planning (FBA/BSP) (Virtual) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process for identifying the events that reliably predict and maintain problem behavior. A Behavior Support Plan (BSP) then takes the observations made in an FBA and turns them into a concrete plan of action for managing a student's behavior. This […]

This two-hour virtual training will provide the foundational de-escalation skills for providing care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved in a crisis. Participants will learn the skills to safely respond to various levels of risk behavior while balancing responsibilities of care. For those individuals seeking CPI certification or re-certification, this session will provide the […]