Name: From Disruption to Connection: Proactive Systems for Managing Challenging Behaviors
Start: 2025-08-13T10:15:00-0400
End: 2025-08-13T11:15:00-0400

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Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

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This session will explore practical, research-based strategies for addressing and reducing challenging student behaviors through the lens of the Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS): Foundations for Student Success. Drawing from both building-level leadership and division-level discipline expertise, presenters will model how to reframe behavior support as a system-wide instructional practice rooted in relationships, routines, and responsive supports.
Participants will:
• Examine the essential components of Tier 1 proactive behavior systems and the role of staff consistency in creating predictable, supportive environments.
• Learn how to implement and lead a culture of “instructionally responsive discipline,” where behavior is taught, reinforced, and retaught through engaging, student-centered practices.
• Engage in real-world scenarios, tools, and routines that build staff capacity, foster student belonging, and reduce reactive discipline measures.
• Reflect on the intersection of equity, neuroscience, and social-emotional wellness in shaping behavior interventions.

This session is designed to empower educators at all levels to shift from a compliance mindset to a connection-based model that improves behavior outcomes and strengthens the entire school community.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define and articulate the role of Tier 1 systems in behavior support aligned to VTSS principles.
2. Apply core strategies that prioritize prevention, student dignity, and instructional alignment.
3. Lead and sustain routines that support staff cohesion and student regulation.
4. Leverage positive relationships and high expectations to promote a culture of accountability and care.

Format:
Interactive session with brief video modeling, discussion protocols, implementation tools, and opportunities for reflection and collaboration.

Speakers

Jacob McKinley Wilson

Hearing Officer, Newport News Public Schools

Jaraun M. Ransome

Principal, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
B128

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | 3rd-5th Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | Middle School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | High School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Data Driven Planning
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching
Assessment Data-Driven Instruction
Learning Environment Proactive Management Techniques, Teacher as Facilitator, Managing Challenging Behaviors

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iNNovate 2025 NNPS

Jacob McKinley Wilson

Jaraun M. Ransome

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