Practical Emotional and Behavioral Strategies for the Classroom

Want way less burnout, stress, frustration, and exhaustion this school year? How about more youth engagement and positive behavior in the classroom? Get ready to create the classroom environment you have always wanted. In this session, practical, battle tested, and easy to use behavior strategies for the classroom will be shared. You will be able to put power struggles in the rearview mirror and teach with joy and confidence, as you have always wanted to do. You will also learn how to differentiate behavioral supports to meet student needs. At the conclusion of the session, you will be able to: 1) Build youth social and emotional strengths; 2) boost educator wellness; 3) deepen youth engagement, voice, and leadership; 4) Create a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Dr. Gregory J. Benner is the Helen and Pat O’Sullivan Professor in the College of Education at the University of Alabama. He has a knack for grassroots collective impact—getting whole communities including families, child welfare, mental health, and schools on the same page to meet needs of the whole child. In February 2018, he received the Presidents’ Award from the Northwest Positive Behavioral Supports Network for his leadership of school improvement. He is co-founder of the Tacoma Whole Child Initiative, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable school and community transformation.

<Year in Review>

Dive into the pivotal legal changes, updates, and regulations that have shaped our field over the past year. We'll cover changes impacting the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to noteworthy case law developments. This concise overview is tailored for special education professionals and school/district administrator, providing a brief understanding of the evolving legal framework impacting our school. Join us to stay informed about the latest legal trends and their implications for students, parents, educators, and institutions.

Heather R. Pierson joined Udall Shumway PLC in 2009. She is a member of the School Law section, representing the firm’s education law clients throughout the State. Prior to joining Udall Shumway, Ms. Pierson taught students with behavior disorders. Ms. Pierson primarily focuses her practice on special education and disability related matters. She routinely defends school districts and other public educational institutions in matters related to disability law matters, such as special education due process hearings, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) complaints, Section 504 due process hearings, mediation, and special education state complaints.

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