CONSULTATION
Take your initiative from "idea" to "implementation." We'll guide your school, district, or team through each step of the implementation process, from exploration to development to launch day and beyond. We have a proven track record of developing and rolling out evidence-based behavior and social-emotional supports of all kinds
Our consultation services are always customized, and we build sustainable systems that work. We'll lead your team through:
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A needs assessment - what are your goals and what are the different ways they can be achieved?
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Teaming - build a team, build a plan, and work the plan
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Development - create the materials and structure needed to support staff in implementing your initiative
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Small scale trial - try the initiative at a small scale, and learn what is working and what needs tweaking
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Scaling - expand the initiative to efficiently meet needs across your system
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Sustainability - embed intentional strategies to ensure your initiative stands the test of time
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Evaluation - collect easy, actionable data that demonstrates the effectiveness of your initiative
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Key Initiatives We Support
Positive Behavior Interventions
& Supports (PBIS)
Join 30,000 schools in implementing THE evidence-based prevention and intervention framework. PBIS is a commitment to explicit teaching of school-wide expectations, acknowledging students for following those expectations, a consistent plan for how to respond to challenging behavior, and using data to inform policies and decisions. Schools implementing PBIS with fidelity can expect these results:
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A staggering decrease in office referrals and suspensions
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An increase in equity, and a decrease in disproportionality in discipline
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Improved school climate, sense of safety, and sense of belonging
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Improved prosocial skills
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Increased efficiency, and an all around more pleasant place to learn and work
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Learn more about PBIS at pbis.org.
PBIS Tier 3 - Individual Behavior Planning
Complete your PBIS framework by creating a rock-solid structure to support the most challenging behaviors. Create a consistent plan for:
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Tracking who is receiving what supports
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Identifying which students are progressing and which students are not
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When to refer students for special education evaluation
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Guaranteeing behavior plans have all critical components and are tied to a hypothesized function of the behavior
Effective Specialized Programming for Significant Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
Some students truly need specialized programming, led by a dedicated teacher and a team of talented paraprofessionals. But these programs often have high turnover and live in a constant state of crisis. Work with us to make your specialized programs productive, therapeutic, and effective.
PBIS Tier 2 - Targeted Interventions
Take your PBIS framework to the next level with targeted interventions. Develop efficient, evidence-based interventions ready to be used within 3 days of identifying a student in need. Create a menu of interventions and teach your staff to match interventions to student need. Interventions include:
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Check-In/Check-Out
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Breaks are Better
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Resilience Education Program
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Small group mental health, counseling, and social skills interventions
Universal Behavior Screening
We know kids need help. Let's go find them. Universal screening is an incredibly efficient and cost-saving way to identify students in need of early intervention. This is one of the single best things you can do for your system - it pays off both in student results and in major cost and time savings for your school or district.
Trauma Intervention in Schools
Ready to move from trauma-informed to trauma-responsive? Train your school-based mental health providers to implement Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). This is an intensive, evidence-based intervention that reduces PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, and anxiety symptoms.