Beyond Foundations is a professional learning program for schools with a strong school-wide PBIS model in place and looking to expand supports for students with more intensive needs. It is a partnership with the Safe and Civil Schools (SCS) organization, TrueNorth, and participating member districts. This program is for those who have a high level of implementation of Foundations or another PBIS system. Participation in this program will strengthen implementation of the school’s existing proa
Beyond Foundations is a professional learning program for schools with a strong school-wide PBIS model in place and looking to expand supports for students with more intensive needs. It is a partnership with the Safe and Civil Schools (SCS) organization, TrueNorth, and participating member districts. This program is for those who have a high level of implementation of Foundations or another PBIS system. Participation in this program will strengthen implementation of the school’s existing proactive and positive schoolwide discipline plan. Beyond Foundations provides a common language, data-based decision making process, and strategies for building level teams to use with students who might require more support beyond those found at the school/classroom level.
Who Should Attend: The format is designed for Student Support Teams. Team membership should include a building administrator (Principal and/or Assistant Principal). The team may also include School Psychologist, Counselor, and/or Social Worker. In addition, General Education and Special Education Teacher representation is strongly recommended.
How:
- Beyond Foundations is a two year professional learning program that targets school improvement. (Length of program may be dependent on scheduling.)
- Teams of educators from across schools form a professional network that benefits them and their students.
- Student Support Team attends 3 to 4 SCS Beyond Foundations trainings each year.
- Student Support Team will need opportunities to share training information and decision-making with relevant stakeholders.
- An TrueNorth District Coach, assigned to your district, will collaborate on the individualized professional learning plan for your district/school to support with implementation and sustainability. (This option will incur an additional cost.)
Satisfactory completion requirements:
- Attendance is based on your signature in and out of the session. Failure to provide a signature in and out will result in no credit. Virtual attendance is taken via the Zoom Chat.
- Participants must complete an electronic course evaluation within two weeks of the session date to be sent a certificate.
- Accommodations, questions and complaints can be directed to: professionallearning@truenorth804.org
Cost Information: This professional learning program is customized to your district/school. For more information contact Director of Professional Learning and Coaching, Lindsay Kiraly, lkiraly@truenorth804.org
Cancellation and Refund Information: There is no cancellation fee, though we ask for advance notice to open the spot for another person. TrueNorth reserves the right to cancel any session due to low enrollment. TrueNorth does not charge prior to the start of the offered session. If an individual attends the first day of a learning series but is unable to attend the remaining sessions, the school district that employs the participant is able to designate an alternate person. It is up to the individual no longer attending the program to give their replacement the information learned in the first session.
About the Presenter: Tricia Berg, Ph.D., began her career as a paraprofessional in a classroom for students with severe and multiple disabilities. She went on to get her teacher credential in general and special education. She spent the majority of her time teaching students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She received her administration license while working at the district-level. At the district-level she served as a behavior specialist with the responsibilities of supporting school-wide positive behavior interventions support, the development of the continuum of tier2/tier 3 supports for students, and providing professional development and coaching support for schoolwide, classroom and individual student behavior supports. She has worked at the university level on research projects, teaching graduate course work, and supervising pre-service teachers. She is a national and international consultant working with schools, districts, and states to develop multi-tiered systems of support for students.
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Berg receives a presenters fee for this series. Dr. Berg is also a published author and receives royalties for her publications.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Berg has been employed by Safe & Civil Schools and provides trainings on thirteen different focus areas for the company.
*Member Districts include:
Northbrook 27, Northbrook 28, Sunset Ridge 29, Glenview/Northbrook 30, West Northfield 31, Glenview 34, Glencoe 35, Winnetka 36, Kenilworth 38, Lake Bluff 65, Lake Forest 67, Bannockburn 106, Deerfield 109, North Shore 112, Township HS 113, Lake Forest 115, New Trier 203, Glenbrook 225.
Have a question? Check out the Professional Learning FAQs or contact professionallearning@truenorth804.org.
