A group of diverse cartoon hands clasped together in the center of a circle. Text: A Place of Belonging: Cultivating School Communities Where Strengths Are Valued, Nurtured, and Embraced. June 24-27, 2024.

These strands will be held each morning Monday - Thursday.

During registration, you will select one strand for the entire week.

VTPBIS Strands (For Eligible School Teams Only)

  •     VTPBIS Universal Training
  •     VTPBIS Targeted Training 
  •     VTPBIS Intensive Training
  •     VTPBIS Refreshing, Enhancing, and Deepening Universal PBIS Implementation  
  •     Expanding and Enhancing Targeted Interventions for Social and Academic Success (this strand is also open to non-PBIS school teams)

Strands for Anyone (Individuals or Teams)

  •     Cultivating Trauma Responsive Schools: Supporting the development, connection, and engagement of all community members
  •     Classroom Practices to Foster Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Growth
  •     Building a Community of Care and Belonging Through Play
  •     Embedding Function-Based Thinking within Restorative Approaches
  •     Holistic Restorative Practices Foundations
  •     Everyday Equity: Achieving Equity in Your School Every Day in Every Way    
  •     Beyond Behavior Plans: The Power of Effective Tier One in Transforming Your Classroom/School-wide Culture (Teams only)
  •     No Such Thing as a Bad Kid - Understanding and Responding to all Students Using a Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Approach to Create a Positive Culture in Every School

...and more!

Save the Date: 2024 BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute

Important Links (coming soon)

Institute Strands

Workshops

Keynotes

Implementation Strategy Form (online)

All Presentation Materials

Individual Registration Form

BEST Institute Course

Schedule of the Week