Strengthening Social-Emotional Behavior Supports for All Students

Presented by Dr. Stephen Kilgus, Professor of School Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse, Professor of School Psychology, University of South Florida
Moderated by Dr. Sarah Brown, MTSS Consultant and Author

Sponsored by Renaissance

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While the majority of educators report that social-emotional learning is occurring in their classrooms, less than half say SEL is implemented on a schoolwide basis. For SEL to have the greatest impact, a systemic approach to implementation that aligns district policies, resources, and practices is needed.

As you start the new school year, this edWebinar provides guidance on building capacity to implement a robust SEL program that serves the needs of all students and educators. You learn:

• Strategies for implementing social-emotional behavior (SEB) supports in all tiers of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• How to utilize SEB assessment data to ensure strong outcomes for all students and support continuous improvement
• Steps for designing professional learning that helps all educators develop the skills and capacity necessary for implementation

Whether your district is just getting started with SEL or wants to make strides toward systemic implementation this year, join our expert presenters for actionable information you can use to advance high-quality SEL.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, directors of student services, directors of school climate, MTSS directors and coordinators, and special education directors.

About the Presenters

Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Kilgus’ research primarily relates to social-emotional and behavioral assessment. His work has resulted in the development of evidence-based assessment procedures, as well as the validation of tools for universal screening, problem analysis, and progress monitoring. He has authored and contributed to the development of a number of assessments, including the SAEBRS screener and Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) from Renaissance. He is currently researching the development and evaluation of Tier 2 targeted interventions.

Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D., NCSP is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Florida. Dr. von der Embse serves as an associate editor for the Journal of School Psychology, and his research interests include universal screening for behavioral and mental health, teacher stress and student test anxiety, and training educators in population-based mental health services. He received the 2018 Lightner Witmer Award for early career scholarship from Division 16 of the American Psychological Association. He is one of the authors of the SAEBRS screener and Direct Behavior Ratings (DBRs) from Renaissance.

About the Moderator

Sarah Brown, Ph.D. is a national MTSS consultant and author. She formerly served as Senior Director of MTSS Solutions at Renaissance and as Bureau Chief at the Iowa Department of Education. She is co-author of the book Effective Universal Instruction: An Action-Oriented Approach to Improving Tier 1.

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