EQUITY WEEK June 9-10, 2021 - Missouri PBIS
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EQUITY WEEK
June 9-10, 2021
June 9, 9:00-10:15
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ambra L. Green, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special
Education within the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction at The University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Green is
a national scholar with publications and research focused on
students of color with and at-risk for disabilities, issues related
to inequitable school practices experienced by students of
color (i.e., disproportionality in special education and discipline
practices), behavior disorders, positive behavioral
interventions and supports, discipline policies, and teacher use
of evidence-based practices. She is the Primary Investigator on
Ambra L. Green, Ph.D. an U.S. Department of Education Office for Special Education
Programs (OSEP) personnel preparation grant which provides
Assistant Professor of
rigorous training for master’s level students in special
Special Education, education and social work to support K-12 students with
University of Texas disabilities and high intensity needs. Dr. Green also has
experience working within the U.S. Department of Education
Office for Special Education Programs (OSEP) and serves on
the OSEP National Technical Assistance Center on PBIS Equity
workgroup.
Keynote Address
Supporting Schools and Districts Seeking to
Prevent (or Disrupt) Systems of Inequity
This session will begin by providing context around issues of inequity related to
students from various marginalized groups (e.g., students with or at risk for
disabilities, students of color). The remaining focus of the session will discuss how
to think systematically about preventing (or addressing) issues of inequity across
PBIS tiers.
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June 9, 10:45-12:00
Session 1
Ensuring Equity Thrives with Student Voice
Presenters: One way to create an equitable environment
Maria Allen is to tie in ideas and concerns raised by
MO SW-PBS Regional Consultant, students. Attendees will explore resources on
Southeast RPDC how to establish a Student Voice Day, gather
student voice, and initiate reflective dialogue
Cindy Rodgers around the effectiveness of SW-PBS systems,
MO SW-PBS Regional Consultant, practices, and use of data. Then, as a SW-PBS
Southeast RPDC Team, working with students, the results will
be used to brainstorm possible options and
solutions to best address student ideas and
concerns. The most important step is finally
acting on those options and solutions and
working to create a place where equity
thrives.
June 9, 1:15-2:30
Session 2
SW-PBS for All Students: Culturally Responsive
Practices in Tier 1 Systems
Presenters: Culturally responsive practices and SW-
Emily Howell, Ed.D., Christi Rice, PBS are critical elements for teams to
Kathy Growney, and Jeff Freeland ensure success for every student in their
MO SW-PBS Regional Consultants, school community. This session will
Kansas City RPDC discuss integrating culturally responsive
Angela Price, Ed.D. practices through identity work, giving
Principal, Indian Creek Elementary, students, staff, and families a voice, and by
Center School District applying current research and best
Denise Textor practices to your Tier 1 systems in order to
Associate Principal, William build a foundation for equity in your
Chrisman High School, school. We will share exemplars from two
Independence School District model schools in the Kansas City region as
Cristin Nowak, Ed.D. you consider how to apply equity
Assistant Principal, William Chrisman principles in your school.
High School, Independence School
District
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June 10, 9:00-10:15
Session 3
Addressing Disproportionality in Discipline - Implicit Bias
and Vulnerable Decision Points
Presenters: This session will help participants
Jeff Burkett understand how teacher biases commonly
MO SW-PBS Regional Consultant, emerge in classroom behavioral issues.
EducationPlus/St. Louis RPDC We will explore vulnerable decision points
(VDP) and how they may make teachers
Lindsay Schmidt more susceptible to implicit biases.
MO SW-PBS Regional Consultant, Participants will develop their own
EducationPlus/St. Louis RPDC strategies to interrupt the VDPs in order to
achieve more equitable outcomes for all
students.
June 10, 10:45-12:00
Session 4
Using Data to Monitor and Address Discipline
Disproportionality
Presenter: This session will briefly discuss three easy to
Gordon Way, Ed.D. calculate metrics to monitor for discipline
Web and Data Consultant, disproportionality. Participants will learn how
MO SW-PBS, MU to interpret these metrics, and to select
broad strategies to address these
interpretations. Finally, participants will
participate in a discussion of obstacles and
possible solutions for monitoring and
addressing discipline disproportionality in
schools.
June 10, 1:15-2:30
Visioning Lab: Equity
Facilitator: Visioning Labs are interactive, engaging
Daniel Rector opportunities for participants to dialogue
MO SW-PBS Statewide Coach, MU around problems of practice and potential
solutions. This Visioning Lab focuses on
themes around equity as it relates to
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support.
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