Learning Opportunities

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a research-based, collaborative model of intervention for students who use complex behaviors. It is based on understanding student motivation, re-configuring learning environments, teaching appropriate behavior, and setting students up for success. The information presented at this workshop is the foundation upon which Alberta Education developed the resources “Supporting Positive Behavior in Alberta Schools”, as well as The Alberta Teachers’ Association: Council for Inclusive Education’s “Behavior Observation Assessment Teaching Strategies” (BOATS, 2017).

In this multi-day workshop, participants will learn how to: a) determine the possible functions of students’ problem behavior, b) select replacement behaviors, c) identify factors that set students up for success, d) motivate appropriate student behavior, and e) on Day 4, learn how to troubleshoot when things do go as planned.

Over the course of the workshop, participants will be developing an actionable PBS Plan for one of their students. This workshop includes lecture, video and case study review, discussion, and a significant amount of group work. Participants should come as a team of individuals who support a child with complex behavior. As each day builds upon the previous day’s learning, attendance at all days is strongly recommended.