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2023 Conference Schedule

Georgia Southern University

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"3 R's Redo, Rewind, & Repair"

Vanessa Leila Kahlon

A Guide to Implementing SEL through an MTSS Framework: One State’s Experience

Jennifer Robitaille
Emily Parker

A measure of connection between department of mental health school based clinicians and their schools

Bob N. Stevens PhD, APBS
Margaret Meriwether Phd, SC Dept of Mental Health

Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness (ASAPP)

Mark Gibbons, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Active Shooter Parent Presentation

Scot Hooper
Scot Hooper, Odyssey Charter School

Adult SEL, Mindfulness and Self-Care Support Improve School Culture & Climate

Torri Hornsby-Griffin, DeKalb County School District

Beyond Self-Care: School Mental Health for Faculty and Staff

Chris Haines

Building a Positive Behavior Framework through Restorative Practices

Ben Lester, The Restorative Group

Building Student Relationships across Grade Levels

Laurie A. Skowronski Mrs., Gesu Catholic School
Melissa Carlozzi, Gesu Catholic School

Can we talk about trauma?

Tosh J. Villery, Committee for Children

Coaching School Staff Through a Crisis: Being Prepared Using the PREPaRE Model

Shericka D. Smith DSW, LCSW, Fayette County Public Schools

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Awareness Training

Kathleen H. Cleveland-Kennedy, Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Gabrielle N. Morgan, Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia

Connecting is Protecting: The Learner Mindset in School Safety

Steve Webb, Safe School Systems

Context Is Key: Using the Contextual Variable Analysis and Planning Tool to Improve Student Outcomes

Corinne Shalavuta
Shane T. Spiker

Create a Healthy, Positive Learning Environment: The Four Cornerstones

Tom Cody, Top 20 Training

Creating a Positive Environment for a Better Tomorrow: Culture and Climate

Kiawana Kennedy, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB)

Crisis Detection and Response; A Sustainable, Accessible, Feasible, Effective (SAFE) Community and School Safety Planning

Mary Jo Carney, Georgia Southern University
Juliann McBrayer, Georgia Southern University
Chad Posick, Georgia Southern University
Dawn Tysinger, Georgia Southern University

Culture of Care: SEL for Students & Staff

Dr. Ronald Gonzalez, Lead Where You Stand Corp

Disability Inclusion and Digital Accessibility Expert

Cam Beaudoin, n/a

Early Childhood Storytelling: SEL with My Little Brother, Elisha

Chiquita M. Hughes, Mission 6 Consulting

Effective Team Collaboration to Improve School Behavioral Health

Lori N. Fernald D.Ed., Citadel Military College of South Carolina

: Engaging School Resource Officer in Behavioral Health - Addressing behavior issues in our schools: A systems approach.

Bob N. Stevens PhD, APBS

Facilitating Voice Through Choice: Embedding Low-Intensity Behavior Strategies into Routine Writing Instruction

Elizabeth L. Michael, The University of Alabama

Finding Purpose: Beyond the Curriculum

Aaron L. Polansky

Flying Under the Radar: Utilizing School Mental Health Screening to Identify Students who are Experiencing Social, Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

Jocelyn Brown, Capital School District
Sonia Songui, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services

From Failing to Fantastic- A Journey of School Transformation

Marchell Boston

Getting Real With Leadership: An introduction to Authentic Leadership Theory

Cherelle Townsend, Valdosta City School District
Taylor Nimmo, Valdosta City School District
Gregory Vaughn, Valdosta City School District

Giving Students a Reality Check

John Rossillo, Lindenhurst High School

Group Countingencies: Playing Games to Decrease Disruptive Behavior

Dan R. Mangum, University of Georgia

Hacking School Discipline

Nathan Maynard, Restorative Group
Kristine Peters, Appoquinimink School District
Edmond Gurdo, Appoquinimink School District

Holding Up the Mic: What youth say they need in order to talk about topics affecting their lives

Laura Fittz, Vanderbilt University

How do you take your School-Wide Systems (Tier 1) to the next level?

Todd D. Veland, Bulloch County Schools

How to Buck the Burnout Trend: Equip Educators, Change Systems

Tyler Hester, Educators Thriving
Hallie Fox, Educators Thriving
Laura Andersen, Educators Thriving
Katie LaPointe, Educators Thriving

Hurt People, Hurt People: The Effects of Trauma in Young People & Those Who Care for Them

LaMar Darnell Shields Ph.D

Implementing Effective Tier 1 and 2 Social-Emotional Interventions in the Classroom

Lori N. Fernald D.Ed., Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Improve Students' Physical, Mental, and Academic Health with The Walking Classroom

Laura Fenn, The Walking Classroom

Improve Students’ Mental, Physical, and Academic Health with The Walking Classroom

Laura Fenn, The Walking Classroom

Improve Wellness for Teachers / Admin to increase performance for all through SKY Breathwork and SEL

Matt Nink, SKY Schools / International Asoc for Human Values
Elan Gepner-Dales, SKY Schools / International Assoc for Human Values

Improving Novice Teacher Practice through Immersive 360- Video Reflection and Performance Feedback

Caitlin Criss Dr., Georgia Southern University
Adam C. Carreon, Georgia Southern University

Improving School Relationships through Classroom Conversations about Mental Health

Tucker Chandler, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Brooke Chehoski, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Kristen Figas, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Madison Niles, University of South Carolina - Columbia

Integrating Restorative, Trauma-Informed and Cultural Responsive Practices to Propel your PBIS Framework

Michele Flowers, Clayton County School District

Integrating Student Wellness Efforts Across Multiple Initiatives

Jon Eyler

Integrating the Responsive Classroom Approach to Renew Your PBIS Framework

Michele Flowers, Clayton County School District

Introduction to the Community Resiliency Model

John Richardson-Lauve

It Takes A Village: Collaboration Between School Initiatives and Community for Student Safety and Empowerment.

Ruthe Francis Ed.D, School District of Palm Beach County
JeTawn Shannon Ed.D, School District of Palm Beach County
Diane Wyatt, School District of Palm Beach County

Journey to Success: Building & Implementing a School Culture & Climate Roadmap for Optimal Impact

Dr. Marina V. Gillmore

Keynote: Next Level Teaching

Jeremy Anderson, Jeremy Anderson Group, LLC.

Keynote: Promoting Student Success

Horacio Sanchez, Resiliency Inc.

Law Enforcement Youth Advisory Councils and School Safety

Rob Rodriguez, Savannah-Chatham BOE Police Department

Let's Start with Relationships

Jarvais J. Jackson, Georgia Southern University

Managing escalating student behavior

Terrance M. Scott, University of Louisville

Managing Your Inner Life: Live Above the Line

Tom Cody, Top 20 Training

Moving Away from the Edge: Managing Stress for Personal and Professional Success

Vantrel A. Mainor, Mainor Global

MTSS at Work: Connecting Social Emotional Learning to the Process

Hadiyah Newbern, Fayette County Public Schools
Raine Minichan, Fayette County Public Schools

PBIS for adults – the basics

Terrance M. Scott, University of Louisville

PBIS Pivot After the Pandemic

Denise Cato, Camden County Schools

PBIS Training Part 1: Addressing Behaviors in Schools

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 2: Examining School-Wide Routines

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 3: Establishing School-Wide Expectations (Cont)

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 3:Establishing School-Wide Expectations

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 4: Effective School-Wide Recognition

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 5:Effective School-Wide Discipline Procedures

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

PBIS Training Part 6: School-Wide Data Collection & Effective Data Analysis

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

Practical Emotional and Behavioral Strategies for Youth with Mental Health Concerns (Part 2)

Gregory J. Benner, The University of Alabama

Practical Emotional and Behavioral Strategies for Youth with Mental Health Concerns

Gregory J. Benner, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Preventing Bullying and Improving School Climate Through Integrating Youth Participatory Action Research into School- Wide PBIS

John Vandenburgh

PREVENTING BULLYING AND IMPROVING SCHOOL CLIMATE THROUGH INTEGRATING YOUTH PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH INTO SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS

John Vandenburgh

Prevention, Intervention, + Redemption: Impactful Strategies to Engage Disenfranchised Youth and Their Families at Any Place Along Their Journey to Greatness

Betty Blaize

Providing a Holistic, Proactive Approach to School Safety

Anathea Chartrand

Put Me in Coach! Using Coaching to Support K-3 Educators Implementing Social Emotional Learning Strategies

Melissa Webb Walton, The University of Alabama
Erica O. Lee, The University of Alabama
Elizabeth L. Michael, The University of Alabama
Gregory J. Benner, The University of Alabama

Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat: Using Student Voice to Drive Change

Brianne Sullivan, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Alex Henriquez, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

QPR Gatekeeper Training

Jadeshala Humphries, Georgia Southern University

Raise Them UP

Julia Gabor, kid-grit

Ready, S-E-T, Go, Building a Culture of SEL- learn how to create a culture of SEL by Supporting, Engaging, and Teaching

Nicole Lovecchio
Mallory Dorsey

Restore the Emotional Health of Teachers and Students

Jewelisa Blanks, Gifts of Joy

School Culture & Social Emotional Learning: A Road to Awesome Journey

Darrin M. Peppard, Road to Awesome, LLC

Self-Care Isn't Selfish

Lauren Ross, The Healthy Teacher
Raegan McCullough, The Healthy Teacher

SELSG+: A Comprehensive System to Support Teacher Development & Implementation of SEL Skills in the K-3 Classroom

Gregory J. Benner, The University of Alabama
Elizabeth L. Michael, The University of Alabama
Erica O. Lee, The University of Alabama
Melissa Webb Walton, The University of Alabama
Pamela Bailey, The University of Alabama

Setting an "A" Mindset in the Classroom

Mary F. McGinnis, College of Coastal Georgia

Shifting the Paradigm: Changing School Climate with a School-wide Restorative Discipline Approach

Mary Josephine Carney
Juliann McBrayer, Georgia Southern University
Summer Pannell, Georgia Southern University

Signs and Solutions: Addressing Gang Activity in Schools

Daryl Macaluso,

Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) - Weaving Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into instruction and coupling this learning with social justice goals supports teaching of valued skills and mindsets

Julie Mchedlishvili, NYC Department of Education; 347-524-0358
Andrew Gallagher, NYC Department of Education

Stay in Your Lane: School Culture Starts with You!

Darrin M. Peppard, Road to Awesome, LLC
Tom Cody, Top 20 Training

Strategic Planning to Address Bullying Behavior using the Positive Behavior Intervention & Support Framework

Tory Lawrence

Strategies for Creating and Implementing Mentorship Programs for Underrepresented Populations within School SystemsStrategies for Creating and Implementing Mentorship Programs for Underrepresented Populations within School Systems

Alexis Glenn

Strategies to Create Engagement, Safety, and Positive School Environments within an MTSS Framework

Tiffany Eudy

Student-Teacher Relationships and How They Impact Student Success

Shellie Hanes, Learn4Life

Support and Advocacy for Foster Care Students

Meredith A. Rausch, Augusta University
Tyler L. Gray, Augusta University

Supporting the Social, Emotional & Behavioral Needs of Students

Ericka Levy

Surviving and Thriving: Trauma and Resilience

John Richardson-Lauve

SWAG - Sparking the Heart in Schools and an Indigenous District

Bellamie DeHerrera-Presley, Central Consolidated School District

Taking Care of the Teachers Who Take Care of the Students: The Teacher Expertise Model from Harvard University's CSML Program

Aaron L. Polansky

Teacher Self-Care in Times of Chronic Stress

Angela Landers

The 'WHY' matters! Leveraging educational neuroscience to drive positive school climate for under-resourced learners

Tammy Pawloski, FM

The Critical Need to Enforce Title IX as it Relates to Pregnant and Parenting Students

Christine M. Stroble Ph.D.

The Georgia Apex Program: Building Capacity and Increasing Access to Mental Health Services for School-Aged Youth

Lakeisha Jackson
Wendy Avila
Tori Tomlin

The Growing Connection Between Physical Activity and Brain and Emotional Development in Children

Tim Schmidt, Fitbit

The Neurobiology of Restorative Practices

Carlos A. Alvarez

The Neurobiology of Restorative Practices

Carlos A. Alvarez

The Talawanda Way: PBIS in a Secondary Building

Rebekah Butz, Talawanda School District

The Tuscaloosa County Whole Child Partnership: A Roadmap for Sustainable School and Community Transformation

Gregory J. Benner, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
David Scott, Tuscaloosa County School System
Jacqueline S. Hudgins, Tuscaloosa County School System
Brandi Shanklin, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Angela Kelly, Tuscaloosa County School System
Cheryl D. Wallace, Tuscaloosa County School System

The “Superteam Meeting”: 3 Ways to Mindfulness and Staff Support

Julia Gabor, kid-grit

Thinking Beyond Punishment: Implementing PBIS in Alternative Settings

Anita M. Groenwoldt, Future Forward Education and Career Center

Transforming Turnaround Schools: Community Engagement, School Culture & Core Instruction

Rick Surrency Ed.d, Putnam County School District

Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1

Chris Haines

Trauma-Informed Practices Part 2

Chris Haines

Trusting your Instincts: How crisis teams can support educators and students

wanda c. shelton, Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents

Ultimate Self-care - It’s OK to Stop

Robert N. Stevens PhD, APBS
Nikki L. Jones LPC

Understanding teacher perceptions of school safety drills: Risk mitigation, preparedness, and response.

Laura L. Talbott-Forbes, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lynn v. English, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Using Mindfulness with Children with Autism to Decrease Disruptive Behavior in the K-3 Classroom

Erica O. Lee, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

Using Organizational Behavior Management to Improve PBIS Outcomes

Paul Gavoni

Using Student Voice & Choice for Reform

Dr. Ronald Gonzalez, Lead Where You Stand Corp

Using the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) to Build Capacity for PBIS Implementation

Monica L. Williams, Norfolk Public Schools
Sophia Allmond, Norfolk Public Schools

Utilizing What We Know Works To Promote Mental Wellness By Fostering Empathy, Resiliency & Self-Regulation

Lucila Beaton, Legacy Early College

Vaping Me Crazy!

Darla L. DeLeon, Steered Straight INC

We have reached fidelity, but how do we know how strong it is?

Griselda Ortiz, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Katia Handal, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

What do you do when you've done all you can?

Greg Hurst Mr., Tuscaloosa County School System

What Just Happened? Analyzing the impact of the pandemic & strategies to mitigate the losses

Joanne M. Billingsley, Billingsley Education

What’s Your Goal? Using Goal Setting and Feedback to Improve Teacher’s Use of Positive Behavior

Caitlin Criss Dr., Georgia Southern University

Why are There Toilets in the Vape Room & Other Teen Trends

Phillip Falcetti, Partners 4 Wellness
Gabrielle McCormick, Partners 4 Wellness

Wrapping Up The School-Wide Plan

Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University

You Must Restore Before You Can Regulate In the Classroom/Pre-K-5th grades. (Planning and using Restorative Practices.

Nicola G. Barber

Youth Mental Wellness Frist Aid

Phillip Falcetti
Mohammed Foruzesh Dr., Partners4Wellness