Ask an Expert x Live Demo: Behavior and Branching Minds

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Ask an Expert x Live Demo: Behavior and Branching Minds

Attendees got their questions ready for “Ask An Expert,” an interactive webinar and live platform demo that connected them with experienced MTSS practitioners, learning scientists, and Branching Minds super-users.

Our first “Ask An Expert” session focused on MTSS-Behavior — we answered questions, shared practical advice, and demonstrated Branching Minds tools that help elevate behavior support systems.

What: A free, interactive webinar and live demo hosted by Branching Minds

Why: To explore important MTSS topics and see how Branching Minds addresses common MTSS challenges

Who: K-12 educators at all levels of experience with MTSS

Trudy Bender

Trudy Bender

Sr. Manager of Thought Leadership Content, Branching Minds

Trudy Bender is Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content at Branching Minds and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with experience as a teacher, school psychologist, and district administrator. As Waco ISD’s Coordinator of District Behavior Intervention, she reduced exclusionary discipline, implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior, and developed multi-year teacher training in classroom management and behavior intervention.

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Brittany Shurley

Sr. Director of Learning and Enablement, Branching Minds

Brittany Shurley oversees professional learning and sales enablement at Branching Minds. Brittany has extensive experience in facilitating the implementation of MTSS at the district and school levels.