Just had 3 great meetings with elementary administrators discussing how our Local Case Management Teams and educators are supporting students with academics, behavior, and social-emotional well-being. Our students are in good hands!

We have ALL been on notice to dismantle systemic racism in education for some time. There is enough research showing that it can (and must) be done. pbis.org/announcements/…

Recently published in JPBI: shoes evidence of effectiveness of good behavior game in high school.

YES. Even the “best” instruction programs that take the teacher out of the mechanism of action have totally underwhelming effects. Doesn’t matter how popular they are, their efficacy data are weak relative to teacher-mediated instruction!@springmathk8

We can reinforce students for wearing masks. Positively reinforce it rather than punish kids who don’t comply.

Check out this video of DR Leanne Hawken presenting on how to do Check-In, Check-Out (CICO) in a virtual school setting. Great application of the intervention to keep regular content with students who may need additional connection and support. youtu.be/Hjq5u16Z6_s

Great distinction chart! ⁦DSDSEL⁩ ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/si…

Use the Good Behavior Game to teach and reinforce students for engaging in COVID safety practices: youtu.be/wp0_js1x0MI. Check out this and other helpful videos on physical health and SEL, from the U of U's and Granite District's Behavior Response Support Team.

VICTORY! A federal court has ruled that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the U.S. Department of Education cannot divert desperately needed money away from public schools and into private schools!

While most people I know recognize racism, sexism, and other '-isms' are bad, there are subtle ways that one might unintentionally offend. Microaggressions can be demeaning or offensive to say the least. youtube.com/watch?v=BJL2P0…

For schools using SWIS for office referrals, there's a new equity report coming soon. Should be helpful in identifying disparities in response to certain sub-populations (race, gender, SPED, EL). pbisapps.org/About-Us/Pages…

ICYMI: last night, Joe Biden discussed our high ratios and shortage of school psychologists. Drop your current ratio below ⬇️ #NASPadvocates #BidenTownHall

Nine out of 10 surveyed said it’s important to provide better support for teachers, up from 76% in 2016. | By MarjorieCortez #uted #utpol deseret.com/utah/2020/10/1…

For schools that use SWIS (School-Wide Information System), their new equity report is now available. Great information to disaggregate your discipline data. pbisapps.org/About-Us/Pages…

Little late to this but great BYU devotional talk by Ryan Gabriel about racism and how to combat it. Every LDS member (and every person TBH) should watch or read this. speeches.byu.edu/talks/ryan-gab…

I don't usually feel emotional reading research articles but the case example in this one is pretty cool. This SPACE treatment appears to be an effective intervention for addressing anxiety and OCD. …7-4f3e-9387-99f0dc193989.filesusr.com/ugd/770d1c_de3…

DSD employees, a new job, "Tiered Supports Specialist" is available to work with yours truly in supporting DSD schools implementing tiered supports. Half-time position. Find out more at DSD Careers webpage (dsdjobs.net/home) and search for Tiered Supports job.