A workshop for PreK-12 education professionals! Join this free 90-minute webinar to learn about whole school strategies to create positive conditions for learning and strong relationships with students and families that prevent absenteeism. Be introduced to the framework of multi-tiered attendance strategies that moves schools towards prevention and early intervention. Learn effective strategies to communicate with families about […]

In this webinar, Dr. Nikolas will describe the symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD, with discussion of common misconceptions and myths as well as the limitations of current diagnostic and intervention frameworks. Participants will learn about new findings related to factors that may (and may not) cause or contribute to ADHD, as well as what research […]

Environmental wellness encompasses not just your relationship with the planet and nature, but your relationship with your personal surroundings. When our personal surroundings are cared for, clean, and organized, we can experience greater comfort and less anxiety. In addition, this dimension of wellness involves being and feeling physically safe, in both our micro-environment (places we […]

This is the second part two-part series on how to conduct Tier 3 functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in a school setting. In this session, participants will learn how to analyze the data gathered during the FBA process to develop function-based supports. We will focus on developing strategies to prevent challenging behavior while at the same […]

This is the first part of a two-part series on how to conduct Tier 3 functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in a school setting. The FBA process involves collecting data to better understand a student’s behavior. This information is used develop strategies to support a student’s behavior behavior at school. In this session, participants will learn about the FBA process, the […]

During this episode, Dr. Shelli Kesler will engage in a discussion that will guide/encourage participants to think about how and why they should care for their intellectual wellness. Caring for your intellectual wellness allows you to participate in activities that cultivate mental growth – improving concentration, memory, and critical thinking skills. Reading, doing challenging puzzles, thinking […]

In this webinar, we will discuss how youth interact with peers in an online context, including establishing friendships in an electronic environment. Topics covered will include defining friendship, understanding online social interactions, examining online social network platforms, and exploring the intersection of social interactions in electronic and physical spaces.  The presentation will conclude with a […]

How do we decide what intervention a student needs? In this session, we will learn about different Tier 2 interventions that can be matched to students’ areas of risk. We will discuss data that indicates a specific social, emotional, or behavioral need and the evidence-based interventions that have been shown to address these needs.