BIG thanks to Wenatchee Educators

On November 4^th and 5^th, NorthWest PBIS hosted the 3^rd Annual Washington PBIS Conference in Bellevue.  This conference offered a chance to learn about Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) from national and local experts in the field.  Attendees had the opportunity to:    

ü  Gain an understanding of data based decision-making in schools.

ü  Identify practical applications of positive behavior support in a variety of settings.

ü  Learn how teams apply PBIS strategies within schools.

ü  Connect to a network of facilitators who will support your school or district during PBIS implementation.

ü  Leave with plans and the materials necessary for effective and efficient implementation.

ü  Network with over 600 scholars, specialists, and educators from around the Northwest including Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii.

Wenatchee School District and Lewis & Clark Elementary sent these educators:

«  John Waldren - Wenatchee School District Administrator

«  Kevin Parr - Lincoln Elementary: 4^th Grade Teacher

«  Susie Choman - Pioneer Middle School: 8^th Grade Science Teacher

«  Kelli Ottley - Columbia Elementary: School Counselor

«  Gioconda Jackson - Lewis & Clark Elementary: School Counselor

«  Caiti Velazquez - Lewis & Clark Elementary: Librarian

«  Olivia Jarvis - Lewis & Clark Elementary: 5^th Grade Teacher

«  Lisa Steitz - Lewis & Clark Elementary: 3^rd Grade Teacher

«  Maria González - Lewis & Clark Elementary: 1^st Grade Teacher

Also, attending:

·         Lauren Mathison - Lewis & Clark Elementary parent & member of the PBIS team

·         Michelle Jobe - Wenatchee School District parent & member of the District PBIS committee

·         Jennifer Talbot - Wenatchee School District parent & PBIS advocate

Does one of these educators work at your child's school? 

Please take a moment to thank this individual for attending and for their interest in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).  Also, thank the school's principal for supporting the exploration of PBIS.

Homework? 

If you would, please write a letter to Wenatchee School District Superintendent, Brian Flones, thanking him for sending this group to the conference and for his support of PBIS for our schools and our community.

Brian Flones; Wenatchee School District; 235 Sunset Avenue; Wenatchee, WA  98801