MTSS MINI SUMMIT

Getting Out of Emergency Mode: How to Build a Proactive Behavior Support System
12:00 PM - 1:00PM ET

Do you sometimes feel like an emergency responder, running from behavior crisis to behavior crisis? It can seem like there is no space to get ahead of the problem and put proactive supports in place. We’ve been there! But even in the toughest circumstances, there are practical steps you can take over time to shift mindsets and move past a reactionary approach.

In this session, we will share real-life examples and resources to help you determine priorities and take proactive steps to build more positive behaviors in your school and district.

PBIS Power-Up: Hacks for Decreasing Challenging Behaviors and Increasing Graduation Rates
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET

Ryan Shurley Assistant Principal, Venice High School Sarasota County Schools (FL)

Brittany Shurley Director of Professional Services Branching Minds

In this session, we'll delve into effective strategies such as implementing a check-in/check-out system, conducting standard behavior support team meetings, providing ongoing training and support for teachers, and utilizing academic and behavioral data to drive decision-making. Discover innovative approaches to engage all staff members, reduce teacher overwhelm, and boost student engagement, ultimately fostering higher academic success and increased graduation rates for students.

Sneak Peek: Streamline Your MTSS Meetings
A Branching Minds MTSS Platform Preview Session
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Austin Griffith Product Designer Branching Minds

Be one of the first to preview the upcoming MTSS Meeting Assistant in the Branching Minds MTSS platform!

The MTSS Meeting Assistant is the first tool of Branching Minds' Co-Pilot, a suite of tools designed to assist educators in the cockpit and streamline and enhance the educational support process through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). If you thought the BRM platform simplified your MTSS meetings before, just WAIT until you see the MTSS Meeting Assistant in action. 🚀

Universal Screening for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges: Answering the Tough Questions
2:45 PM - 3:30PM ET

Lisa Marquardt-Krol Instructional Design Manager Branching Minds

Dr. Essie Sutton Director of Learning Science Branching Minds

Have you ever heard educators question universal screening for social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) challenges?

Why do I have to do this?
What about parent consent?
How do I know the ratings are fair?
We have the ratings . . . now what?
Wait, we have to do this again?

Universal SEB screening is critical to ensure that no kids fall through the cracks. But…it’s not always easy to implement and take action. Join us for a discussion about how to support educators through SEB screening, with direct answers to tough questions, practical resources, and examples of research-based screening tools.