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Wednesday, July 22
 

9:00am PDT

DATA DEEP DIVE: Case Studies, Metrics, and Your Next Move
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teams will dive into various case studies—including attention-seeking, avoidance, and internalizing behaviors—to analyze metrics and determine the most effective programming and Tier 2 interventions for their students.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 301

9:00am PDT

Facilitation of Tier 2 meetings and use the agenda (New to Tier 2 Team)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new Tier 2 team members, this session covers the core components and effective facilitation of Tier 2 meetings. Learn to define key roles (Facilitator, Data Manager, Note Taker), walk through the structured agenda, and implement strategies for reviewing tasks, managing nominations, discussing student progress, and finalizing clear action steps.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 302

9:00am PDT

In-House Mentoring Intervention Implementation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on identifying and addressing common barriers that emerged during the initial implementation of In-House Mentoring. Participants will collaborate on practical workarounds and systems-level solutions to ensure intervention fidelity and long-term sustainability across building teams.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 306

9:00am PDT

In-House Mentoring Roll-out to Staff
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights Westridge success stories in student attendance and growth through In-House Mentoring. We will cover the roll-out process, including mentor roles, student identification, and flexible scheduling, with a focus on building student self-capacity through SMART goals.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 305

9:00am PDT

MTSS Supports with a Behavioral Goal (SE=Tier 3 Intensified)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores aligning Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for Special Education. Learn to add or modify IEP behavior goals, use standard Tier 2 interventions like CICO or BrB for intensification, and apply data-based tools like an intensity matrix for person-centered student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 307

9:00am PDT

Small Group Direct Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore our different options for Small Group Direct Instruction. A key focus will be on strategies to help students apply and generalize these newly learned skills to foster access to grade level content.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 304

9:00am PDT

Tier 2 Misconceptions and Improvement of the Communication System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session addresses common misconceptions surrounding Tier 2 supports and provides strategies for enhancing communication systems. Participants will learn how to create clear, consistent messaging that reinforces the core components of the specific intervention a student is receiving. We will explore consistent messaging systems that will promote student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 308

9:00am PDT

ADHD and Executive Functioning
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the brain-based connection between ADHD and executive functioning, examining how specific deficits impact student performance. Participants will identify tiered strategies and practical supports—ranging from universal classroom tools to individualized interventions—designed to improve student self-regulation and success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 312

9:00am PDT

Adult responses for "That one kid"
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Brian Mendler guides participants through effective adult responses for managing the most challenging student behaviors ('that one kid'). The session will provide practical strategies for addressing issues like chronic avoidance, lack of motivation, power struggles, and refusal to work, focusing on communication tools to build relationships and improve student engagement.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 311

9:00am PDT

Communication around Tier 3 Plans and Wrap Around Services
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on creating a comprehensive communication system for Tier 3 plans and integrating wrap-around services. Learn how to effectively partner with various external agencies to coordinate seamless, student-specific supports and ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders, leading to better student outcomes.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 315

9:00am PDT

Competing Behavior Pathways
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate how the Competing Behavior Pathway framework can be utilized for intense behaviors. The intervention is highly customizable and directly dependent on identifying the function of the behavior to create effective Prevention, Teaching, and Reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
avatar for Joe Eckerman

Joe Eckerman

MTSS Positive Supports Coordinator, GIPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 309

9:00am PDT

Fidelity Checks for Tier 3 Plans
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the importance of Tier 3 Fidelity Checks to ensure Positive Support Plans (PSPs) are implemented as designed. Participants will use case studies to develop student-specific checklists based on the FBA and Competing Behavior Pathway model, enhancing communication and consistent application of prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 313

9:00am PDT

PSP Toolbox
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop guides educators through the comprehensive process of developing and implementing a Positive Support Plan (PSP). Participants will move beyond identifying "problem behaviors" to creating actionable, data-driven strategies that foster student success. We will cover everything from initial behavior definitions and aligning functional hypotheses to proactive interventions and crisis response protocols using the new PSP for 2026.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
GISH Room # 314

10:15am PDT

DATA DEEP DIVE: Case Studies, Metrics, and Your Next Move
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teams will dive into various case studies—including attention-seeking, avoidance, and internalizing behaviors—to analyze metrics and determine the most effective programming and Tier 2 interventions for their students.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 301

10:15am PDT

Facilitation of Tier 2 meetings and use the agenda (New to Tier 2 Team)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new Tier 2 team members, this session covers the core components and effective facilitation of Tier 2 meetings. Learn to define key roles (Facilitator, Data Manager, Note Taker), walk through the structured agenda, and implement strategies for reviewing tasks, managing nominations, discussing student progress, and finalizing clear action steps.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 302

10:15am PDT

In-House Mentoring Intervention Implementation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on identifying and addressing common barriers that emerged during the initial implementation of In-House Mentoring. Participants will collaborate on practical workarounds and systems-level solutions to ensure intervention fidelity and long-term sustainability across building teams.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 306

10:15am PDT

In-House Mentoring Roll-Out to Staff
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights Westridge success stories in student attendance and growth through In-House Mentoring. We will cover the roll-out process, including mentor roles, student identification, and flexible scheduling, with a focus on building student self-capacity through SMART goals.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 305

10:15am PDT

MTSS Supports with a Behavioral Goal (SE=Tier 3 Intensified)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores aligning Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for Special Education. Learn to add or modify IEP behavior goals, use standard Tier 2 interventions like CICO or BrB for intensification, and apply data-based tools like an intensity matrix for person-centered student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 307

10:15am PDT

Small Group Direct Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore our different options for Small Group Direct Instruction. A key focus will be on strategies to help students apply and generalize these newly learned skills to foster access to grade level content.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 304

10:15am PDT

Tier 2 Misconceptions and Improvement of the Communication System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session addresses common misconceptions surrounding Tier 2 supports and provides strategies for enhancing communication systems. Participants will learn how to create clear, consistent messaging that reinforces the core components of the specific intervention a student is receiving. We will explore consistent messaging systems that will promote student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 308

10:15am PDT

ADHD and Executive Functioning
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the brain-based connection between ADHD and executive functioning, examining how specific deficits impact student performance. Participants will identify tiered strategies and practical supports—ranging from universal classroom tools to individualized interventions—designed to improve student self-regulation and success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 312

10:15am PDT

Adult responses for "That one kid"
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Brian Mendler guides participants through effective adult responses for managing the most challenging student behaviors ('that one kid'). The session will provide practical strategies for addressing issues like chronic avoidance, lack of motivation, power struggles, and refusal to work, focusing on communication tools to build relationships and improve student engagement.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 311

10:15am PDT

Communication around Tier 3 Plans and Wrap Around Services
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on creating a comprehensive communication system for Tier 3 plans and integrating wrap-around services. Learn how to effectively partner with various external agencies to coordinate seamless, student-specific supports and ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders, leading to better student outcomes.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 315

10:15am PDT

Competing Behavior Pathways
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate how the Competing Behavior Pathway framework can be utilized for intense behaviors. The intervention is highly customizable and directly dependent on identifying the function of the behavior to create effective Prevention, Teaching, and Reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
avatar for Joe Eckerman

Joe Eckerman

MTSS Positive Supports Coordinator, GIPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 309

10:15am PDT

Fidelity Checks for Tier 3 Plans
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the importance of Tier 3 Fidelity Checks to ensure Positive Support Plans (PSPs) are implemented as designed. Participants will use case studies to develop student-specific checklists based on the FBA and Competing Behavior Pathway model, enhancing communication and consistent application of prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 313

10:15am PDT

PSP Toolbox
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop guides educators through the comprehensive process of developing and implementing a Positive Support Plan (PSP). Participants will move beyond identifying "problem behaviors" to creating actionable, data-driven strategies that foster student success. We will cover everything from initial behavior definitions and aligning functional hypotheses to proactive interventions and crisis response protocols using the new PSP for 2026.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
GISH Room # 314

12:15pm PDT

DATA DEEP DIVE: Case Studies, Metrics, and Your Next Move
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teams will dive into various case studies—including attention-seeking, avoidance, and internalizing behaviors—to analyze metrics and determine the most effective programming and Tier 2 interventions for their students.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 301

12:15pm PDT

Facilitation of Tier 2 meetings and use the agenda (New to Tier 2 Team)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new Tier 2 team members, this session covers the core components and effective facilitation of Tier 2 meetings. Learn to define key roles (Facilitator, Data Manager, Note Taker), walk through the structured agenda, and implement strategies for reviewing tasks, managing nominations, discussing student progress, and finalizing clear action steps.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 302

12:15pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Intervention Implementation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on identifying and addressing common barriers that emerged during the initial implementation of In-House Mentoring. Participants will collaborate on practical workarounds and systems-level solutions to ensure intervention fidelity and long-term sustainability across building teams.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 306

12:15pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Roll-Out to Staff
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights Westridge success stories in student attendance and growth through In-House Mentoring. We will cover the roll-out process, including mentor roles, student identification, and flexible scheduling, with a focus on building student self-capacity through SMART goals.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 305

12:15pm PDT

MTSS Supports with a Behavioral Goal (SE=Tier 3 Intensified)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores aligning Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for Special Education. Learn to add or modify IEP behavior goals, use standard Tier 2 interventions like CICO or BrB for intensification, and apply data-based tools like an intensity matrix for person-centered student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 307

12:15pm PDT

Small Group Direct Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore our different options for Small Group Direct Instruction. A key focus will be on strategies to help students apply and generalize these newly learned skills to foster access to grade level content.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 304

12:15pm PDT

Tier 2 Misconceptions and Improvement of the Communication System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session addresses common misconceptions surrounding Tier 2 supports and provides strategies for enhancing communication systems. Participants will learn how to create clear, consistent messaging that reinforces the core components of the specific intervention a student is receiving. We will explore consistent messaging systems that will promote student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 308

12:15pm PDT

ADHD and Executive Functioning
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the brain-based connection between ADHD and executive functioning, examining how specific deficits impact student performance. Participants will identify tiered strategies and practical supports—ranging from universal classroom tools to individualized interventions—designed to improve student self-regulation and success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 312

12:15pm PDT

Communication around Tier 3 Plans and Wrap Around Services
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on creating a comprehensive communication system for Tier 3 plans and integrating wrap-around services. Learn how to effectively partner with various external agencies to coordinate seamless, student-specific supports and ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders, leading to better student outcomes.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 315

12:15pm PDT

Competing Behavior Pathways
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate how the Competing Behavior Pathway framework can be utilized for intense behaviors. The intervention is highly customizable and directly dependent on identifying the function of the behavior to create effective Prevention, Teaching, and Reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
avatar for Joe Eckerman

Joe Eckerman

MTSS Positive Supports Coordinator, GIPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 309

12:15pm PDT

Fidelity Checks for Tier 3 Plans
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the importance of Tier 3 Fidelity Checks to ensure Positive Support Plans (PSPs) are implemented as designed. Participants will use case studies to develop student-specific checklists based on the FBA and Competing Behavior Pathway model, enhancing communication and consistent application of prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 313

12:15pm PDT

PSP Toolbox
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop guides educators through the comprehensive process of developing and implementing a Positive Support Plan (PSP). Participants will move beyond identifying "problem behaviors" to creating actionable, data-driven strategies that foster student success. We will cover everything from initial behavior definitions and aligning functional hypotheses to proactive interventions and crisis response protocols using the new PSP for 2026.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
GISH Room # 314

1:30pm PDT

DATA DEEP DIVE: Case Studies, Metrics, and Your Next Move
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teams will dive into various case studies—including attention-seeking, avoidance, and internalizing behaviors—to analyze metrics and determine the most effective programming and Tier 2 interventions for their students.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 301

1:30pm PDT

Facilitation of Tier 2 meetings and use the agenda (New to Tier 2 Team)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new Tier 2 team members, this session covers the core components and effective facilitation of Tier 2 meetings. Learn to define key roles (Facilitator, Data Manager, Note Taker), walk through the structured agenda, and implement strategies for reviewing tasks, managing nominations, discussing student progress, and finalizing clear action steps.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 302

1:30pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Intervention Implementation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on identifying and addressing common barriers that emerged during the initial implementation of In-House Mentoring. Participants will collaborate on practical workarounds and systems-level solutions to ensure intervention fidelity and long-term sustainability across building teams.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 306

1:30pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Roll-Out to Staff
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights Westridge success stories in student attendance and growth through In-House Mentoring. We will cover the roll-out process, including mentor roles, student identification, and flexible scheduling, with a focus on building student self-capacity through SMART goals.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 305

1:30pm PDT

MTSS Supports with a Behavioral Goal (SE=Tier 3 Intensified)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores aligning Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for Special Education. Learn to add or modify IEP behavior goals, use standard Tier 2 interventions like CICO or BrB for intensification, and apply data-based tools like an intensity matrix for person-centered student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 307

1:30pm PDT

Small Group Direct Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore our different options for Small Group Direct Instruction. A key focus will be on strategies to help students apply and generalize these newly learned skills to foster access to grade level content.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 304

1:30pm PDT

Tier 2 Misconceptions and Improvement of the Communication System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session addresses common misconceptions surrounding Tier 2 supports and provides strategies for enhancing communication systems. Participants will learn how to create clear, consistent messaging that reinforces the core components of the specific intervention a student is receiving. We will explore consistent messaging systems that will promote student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 308

1:30pm PDT

ADHD and Executive Functioning
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the brain-based connection between ADHD and executive functioning, examining how specific deficits impact student performance. Participants will identify tiered strategies and practical supports—ranging from universal classroom tools to individualized interventions—designed to improve student self-regulation and success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 312

1:30pm PDT

Communication around Tier 3 Plans and Wrap Around Services
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on creating a comprehensive communication system for Tier 3 plans and integrating wrap-around services. Learn how to effectively partner with various external agencies to coordinate seamless, student-specific supports and ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders, leading to better student outcomes.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 315

1:30pm PDT

Competing Behavior Pathways
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate how the Competing Behavior Pathway framework can be utilized for intense behaviors. The intervention is highly customizable and directly dependent on identifying the function of the behavior to create effective Prevention, Teaching, and Reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
avatar for Joe Eckerman

Joe Eckerman

MTSS Positive Supports Coordinator, GIPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 309

1:30pm PDT

Fidelity Checks for Tier 3 Plans
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the importance of Tier 3 Fidelity Checks to ensure Positive Support Plans (PSPs) are implemented as designed. Participants will use case studies to develop student-specific checklists based on the FBA and Competing Behavior Pathway model, enhancing communication and consistent application of prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 313

1:30pm PDT

PSP Toolbox
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop guides educators through the comprehensive process of developing and implementing a Positive Support Plan (PSP). Participants will move beyond identifying "problem behaviors" to creating actionable, data-driven strategies that foster student success. We will cover everything from initial behavior definitions and aligning functional hypotheses to proactive interventions and crisis response protocols using the new PSP for 2026.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
GISH Room # 314

2:45pm PDT

DATA DEEP DIVE: Case Studies, Metrics, and Your Next Move
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teams will dive into various case studies—including attention-seeking, avoidance, and internalizing behaviors—to analyze metrics and determine the most effective programming and Tier 2 interventions for their students.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 301

2:45pm PDT

Facilitation of Tier 2 meetings and use the agenda (New to Tier 2 Team)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
For new Tier 2 team members, this session covers the core components and effective facilitation of Tier 2 meetings. Learn to define key roles (Facilitator, Data Manager, Note Taker), walk through the structured agenda, and implement strategies for reviewing tasks, managing nominations, discussing student progress, and finalizing clear action steps.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 302

2:45pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Intervention Implementation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on identifying and addressing common barriers that emerged during the initial implementation of In-House Mentoring. Participants will collaborate on practical workarounds and systems-level solutions to ensure intervention fidelity and long-term sustainability across building teams.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 306

2:45pm PDT

In-House Mentoring Roll-Out to Staff
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights Westridge success stories in student attendance and growth through In-House Mentoring. We will cover the roll-out process, including mentor roles, student identification, and flexible scheduling, with a focus on building student self-capacity through SMART goals.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 305

2:45pm PDT

MTSS Supports with a Behavioral Goal (SE=Tier 3 Intensified)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores aligning Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for Special Education. Learn to add or modify IEP behavior goals, use standard Tier 2 interventions like CICO or BrB for intensification, and apply data-based tools like an intensity matrix for person-centered student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 307

2:45pm PDT

Small Group Direct Instruction
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore our different options for Small Group Direct Instruction. A key focus will be on strategies to help students apply and generalize these newly learned skills to foster access to grade level content.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 304

2:45pm PDT

Tier 2 Misconceptions and Improvement of the Communication System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session addresses common misconceptions surrounding Tier 2 supports and provides strategies for enhancing communication systems. Participants will learn how to create clear, consistent messaging that reinforces the core components of the specific intervention a student is receiving. We will explore consistent messaging systems that will promote student success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 308

2:45pm PDT

ADHD and Executive Functioning
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the brain-based connection between ADHD and executive functioning, examining how specific deficits impact student performance. Participants will identify tiered strategies and practical supports—ranging from universal classroom tools to individualized interventions—designed to improve student self-regulation and success.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 312

2:45pm PDT

Communication around Tier 3 Plans and Wrap Around Services
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on creating a comprehensive communication system for Tier 3 plans and integrating wrap-around services. Learn how to effectively partner with various external agencies to coordinate seamless, student-specific supports and ensure consistent messaging across all stakeholders, leading to better student outcomes.
Moderators
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 315

2:45pm PDT

Competing Behavior Pathways
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate how the Competing Behavior Pathway framework can be utilized for intense behaviors. The intervention is highly customizable and directly dependent on identifying the function of the behavior to create effective Prevention, Teaching, and Reinforcement strategies.
Moderators
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Joe Eckerman

MTSS Positive Supports Coordinator, GIPS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 309

2:45pm PDT

Fidelity Checks for Tier 3 Plans
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores the importance of Tier 3 Fidelity Checks to ensure Positive Support Plans (PSPs) are implemented as designed. Participants will use case studies to develop student-specific checklists based on the FBA and Competing Behavior Pathway model, enhancing communication and consistent application of prevention, teaching, and reinforcement strategies.
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Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 313

2:45pm PDT

PSP Toolbox
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop guides educators through the comprehensive process of developing and implementing a Positive Support Plan (PSP). Participants will move beyond identifying "problem behaviors" to creating actionable, data-driven strategies that foster student success. We will cover everything from initial behavior definitions and aligning functional hypotheses to proactive interventions and crisis response protocols using the new PSP for 2026.
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Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
GISH Room # 314
 
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