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This page includes all webinars hosted by the PaTTAN AEDY Team during the 2021-2022 school year. Webinars are sorted by most recent.
Each webinar is titled with a short description of the presentation and presenter's bio. A copy of the slides, if available, is linked above each video. Additional resources, if available, are linked below the corresponding video.
(PaTTANpod) Join Dawn Durham (PaTTAN) and Dr. Tim Knoster (McDowell Institute) as they discuss evidence-based practices for AEDY Programs. Several "grab-and-go" strategies are provided along with resources mentioned in the 27-minute video. Select the link above to view this archived resource.
In this two-part series, David Yusem instructs on implementing effective Restorative Justice Practices in Schools. David Yusem has over 20 years experience as a leader and practitioner in the field of conflict resolution and restorative justice for over 10 years he's coordinated restorative justice movement at the Oakland Unified School District which is considered a national model for restorative justice implementation.
This is part 2 in the series - part 1 is included farther below on this page.
Participants will learn and understand the origins of restorative justice practices from the indigenous practices to the criminal justice system. Participants will also understand how RJ is applied in a school context, particularly in Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA; they will then make meaning of the lessons learned and identify next steps for their unique context. Building into the use of restorative circles/meetings, which is the implementation step of RJ in Schools.
This office hour was presented live on April 19, 2022. It was recorded and is presented here for your use. A copy of the slides and the Padlet are available by selecting the buttons below.
The video below has been divided into chapters for your convenience. Hover over the red/grey video progress bar to jump between labeled sections.
This office hour was presented live on March 17, 2022. It was recorded and is presented here for your use. A copy of the slides and the Jamboard are available for download by selecting the buttons below this textbox. Additionally, resources mentioned in the video are available in a collapsable group below the video.
This office hour was presented live on February 24, 2022. It was recorded and is presented here for your use. A copy of the slides and the Jamboard are available by selecting the buttons immediately below this textbox. A short Q&A is included in a collapsable group below the video.
Q: Where can I access a copy of the form shared by State College as part of this presentation?
A: A copy of the Google form mentioned in the recording is available here. If you would like to use the form as a starting point, remember to MAKE A COPY before making any changes! To do this, click on the 3 dots on the top right of the page (next to your avatar icon) and select "Make a copy" from the dropdown menu.
Q: What SEL programming is everyone using?
A: There are many options available for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula. As mentioned in the recording, your team may find the CASEL Program Guide to be a helpful resource in selecting an evidence-based SEL program for your AEDY program or LEA.
This office hour was presented live on January 20, 2022. It was recorded and is presented here for your use. A copy of the slides and the Jamboard are available for download by clicking on the buttons directly below this textbox. A short Q&A is included in print below this video.
Q: Is there a list of approved behavioral assessments our team can reference for our AEDY Program?
A: The AEDY Team does not approve behavioral assessments for AEDY programs. We recommend that programs and sending LEAs collaborate to determine what assessment(s) will work best to provide the information needed for goal writing and intervention planning for students.
Q: If a student does not meet their behavioral goal in the first 45 days, do we revise their goal and maintain the placement in the program for another 45 days?
A: This is a local decision based on the individual student case. Consider the student's behavioral goal - was the goal SMART? What data was collected during the student's placement in AEDY? Is is appropriate for the student's goal to change at this time? What is the student's expulsion status?
If the team determines the goal needs to be revised, note the revision using the appropriate section on the FPR so it is clear in the documentation that the goal has been adjusted as a result of the FPR meeting and collected behavioral data.
Q: What if a student has not been in attendance - can they still meet their behavioral goal(s)?
A: A student's placement status may only be determined by their progress towards their behavioral goal(s) related to the reason for placement. Attendance and truancy may not determine a student's placement status.
If a student exhibits chronic absences, the AEDY Program may collaborate with the Sending LEA to implement a SEP/TAIP to support this student need.
The success of PBIS in typical school settings has led to PBIS implementation in alternative settings, including disciplinary alternative day schools, residential mental health programs, and juvenile justice programs. In this webinar, we will introduce the FW-TFI (v0.2), and use this tool to guide our discussion of important considerations for PBIS planning and implementation in alternative settings. In addition, we will discuss considerations for effective PBIS coaching in alternative settings. Finally, we will discuss the importance of state and district PBIS teams including the full range of educational settings in district- and state-wide PBIS policies, plans, and activities.
Dr. Brenda Scheuermann holds a B.A. in Special Education from Illinois State University. There, she learned cutting-edge behavioral practices, grounded in behavioral theory, as applied to behavior and learning in students with severe behavioral and learning challenges.
Dr. Scheuermann also holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Special Education from The University of Texas at Austin. Her areas of emphasis were emotional/behavioral disorders and autism, but also this is where she first began her work in juvenile justice. Dr. Scheuermann's dissertation research was conducted in the Corsicana State School, which housed youth who had committed felony offenses and who were diagnosed with mental health disorders. Since her early work in various juvenile justice facilities during the doctoral program, she have continued my focus on improving programming for the most disenfranchised youth of our society.
In 2018, Dr. Scheuermann was invited to join the national Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports as the partner for alternative programs. As a Center partner, she provides technical assistance for all types of alternative programs, including secure care juvenile justice programs, residential mental health treatment programs, and alternative day schools. Dr. Scheuermann also develop training and support resources to guide PBIS development, implementation, and monitoring in alternative programs.
Parts 2 and 3 of this series are available in the 2022-2023 archive.
This office hour was presented live on December 20, 2021. It was recorded and is presented here for your use. A copy of the slides used in the presentation is available directly below this textbox for download.
This office hour was presented live on November 30th, 2021. It was recorded and is presented here for your use.
An additional resource, a tool for Identifying Vulnerable Decision Points (VDPs) is included directly below this text box along with a copy of the slides.
In this two-part series, David Yusem instructs on implementing effective Restorative Justice Practices in Schools. David Yusem has over 20 years experience as a leader and practitioner in the field of conflict resolution and restorative justice for over 10 years he's coordinated restorative justice movement at the Oakland Unified School District which is considered a national model for restorative justice implementation.
This is part 2 in the series - part 1 is included farther below on this page.
Participants will learn and understand the origins of restorative justice practices from the indigenous practices to the criminal justice system. Participants will also understand how RJ is applied in a school context, particularly in Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA; they will then make meaning of the lessons learned and identify next steps for their unique context. Building into the use of restorative circles/meetings, which is the implementation step of RJ in Schools.
OUSD Whole School Implementation Guide
OUSD Peer RJ Implementation Guide
"The Little book of Race and Restorative Justice" - Fania David
"Circle Forward" - Kay Pranis and Carolyn Boyes Watson
"Colorizing Restorative Justice" - Edward Valandra, editor
"Changing Lenses" & "The Little Book of Restorative Justice" by Howard Zehr
This content was originally presented during the October 21, 2021 AEDY Team Office Hour. It has been recorded here in an asynchronous format for your use.
Be sure to also see the pdf of the slides used and the Padlet of resources - both are available for download/digital access by selecting the buttons below.
Are you feeling the effects of this pandemic? Well, you are not alone. Let's explore how mindfulness can be leverages as a tool to support you and those around you. We will discuss what mindfulness is, the possible benefits of a practice, and we will spend time experiencing mindfulness in two ways - for you as an adult and for you as an educator sharing it with students. We must also specifically explore how mindfulness can be utilized in this moment to develop skills to help us through the pandemic.
As a Project Consultant, Jesse Gluckman has experience providing professional development and coaching to school districts across Montgomery County. Jesse began to research and use mindfulness with students in 2014 as a special education teacher at Colonial Middle School in Colonial School District. Through his initial experience with mindfulness, Jesse participated in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course from the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. Since that time, he has continued to increase his knowledge on how to incorporate mindfulness across school settings by attending numerous trainings including becoming certified in teaching Mindful School curriculum. Jesse is committed to bringing mindfulness to schools and classrooms because he knows the importance of self-awareness.