This program is designed to support multi-disciplinary teams in developing comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior intervention Plans (BIP). For the FBA workshop sessions, teams will learn about concepts such as clearly defining target behaviors, collecting comprehensive data using a team approach and developing function-based hypotheses. The sessions devoted to BIPs will focus on developing replacement behaviors and intervention strategies linked to the hypothesized

This program is designed to support multi-disciplinary teams in developing comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior intervention Plans (BIP). For the FBA workshop sessions, teams will learn about concepts such as clearly defining target behaviors, collecting comprehensive data using a team approach and developing function-based hypotheses. The sessions devoted to BIPs will focus on developing replacement behaviors and intervention strategies linked to the hypothesized function of behavior, and identifying a process for monitoring and adjusting the interventions based on data. Teams will also be given the opportunity to apply the information to their own case studies with the support of the presenter(s).
Who Should Attend: This training series addresses the teaming component of this work so it is intended that multiple members of a student services team attend together. Teams will be expected to bring a current case that they would like to plan for and reflect on.

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.
• Participants are expected to attend the entire session to earn credit.
• Participants are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) to earn credit.
• 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: Participation fees are waived for TrueNorth employees, TrueNorth member district employees, and parents of students in our TrueNorth member districts. For individual participants who do not meet the above criteria, this course participation fee is $TBD. Participation or material fees will be billed directly to the school district that employs the participant after the session is complete or the first session in a series is complete. Individuals are asked to not bring payment to the session.

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 Presenters: Dr. Amy Cohan serves as a District Coach for the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804. She has supported multiple school districts along the north shore for over twenty years as a School Psychologist/Intervention Specialist and District Coach. Dr. Cohan values collaborating with individuals, teams, and administrators in order to enhance student learning. She provides direct coaching services and facilitates professional development programs and workshops. Her primary areas of focus include: classroom management, positive behavior supports/interventions, and systems-level change. Dr. Cohan has presented work at local, state, and national conferences.
Dr. Jill Bose-Deakins serves as a District Coach for the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 on the north shore. With a training background in School Psychology, she has served in different roles as an Intervention Specialist and District Coach at TrueNorth (formerly NSSED) for more than 15 years. She provides both direct coaching services and professional development trainings on the topics of classroom management, positive behavior supports and interventions for all students. As a coach within multiple school districts, she works with school administration, teachers, and support staff to enhance the learning of both educators and students. Dr. Bose-Deakins has presented work at local, state, and national conferences.
Financial Disclosure: Drs. Amy Cohan and Jillayne Bose-Deakins are employees of TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 and receive a salary.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Drs. Amy Cohan and Jillayne Bose-Deakins have no relevant non-financial relationships.

*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.

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