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Designing a Menu of Behavior Intervention Options: Beyond Check-In Check-Out
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Trudy Bender, Former Educator, Current Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content, Branching Minds; and Dr. Brian Gaunt, Former School Psychologist, Current VP of Learning Engineering, Branching Minds
Sponsored by Branching Minds
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Check-In Check-Out is the go-to behavior intervention for many schools—and for good reason. It works. But it’s not the only option, and many students need something more or something different.
In this edLeader Panel, Trudy Bender and Dr. Brian Gaunt expand your behavior toolbox with other proven interventions that meet a range of student needs. You walk away with practical strategies that bring more members of your school community into the work of supporting students with behavior challenges. Viewers:
- Discover a range of behavior intervention options to meet student needs, including downloadable descriptions to help you get started
- Gain strategies for building sustainable behavior intervention infrastructure
- Learn practical tips for successful implementation (and learn from mistakes—the panelists will share pitfalls to avoid!)
This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, behavior specialists and interventionists, and school psychologists.
About the Presenters
Trudy Bender is the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content at Branching Minds. She has extensive experience as a teacher, school psychologist, and district administrator. She previously served as the Coordinator of District Behavior Intervention for Waco ISD, where she led the district in reducing exclusionary discipline and disproportionality. She facilitated the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior, including initiatives to improve school climate and universal behavior supports, provide effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior intervention programs, and coordinate wrap-around services and transitional support for students in alternative disciplinary settings. Trudy built a multi-year sequence of teacher training in classroom management, behavior intervention, and peer coaching to help build capacity and address teacher turnover. Trudy is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Dr. Brian Gaunt is a school psychology professional and educational consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting students and schools. He specializes in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), program evaluation, implementation science, and data-based decision making. With a Ph.D. in school psychology and a master’s in behavior analysis, he has served as a school psychologist, learning and well-being interventionist, regional and state professional learning coordinator, assistant program director, and adjunct instructor at the University of South Florida. Dr. Gaunt has led statewide and district initiatives to improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices, workforce development, and systems-level change, and has presented nationally and internationally on MTSS, PBIS, and school improvement. He currently serves as Vice President of Learning Engineering at Branching Minds, where he oversees research and development along with professional learning and workforce development services.
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Branching Minds is a leading K-12 educational technology platform designed to streamline the work of MTSS and make personalized learning sustainable. By integrating data and providing actionable insights, our platform empowers teachers to meet the unique needs, strengths, and challenges of every student. Branching Minds simplifies the MTSS process, giving teachers the tools and guidance needed to personalize support, freeing up their time to focus on building meaningful, positive relationships with students.
